Are ‘leafers’ driving you crazy? Tired of raking up leaves in the early autumn heat waves? Want to get away from it all? Escape the fall foliage to your own private vacation rental at The Retreat in Laguna overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean.
Yellow, orange and red colors are blazing across the leaves and forests early this year. Each weekend mountain roads are jammed with tourists and inland valleys are oppressed in high temperatures. A Laguna Beach vacation rental is a great way to enjoy the cool autumn breezes and Pacific coast sunshine without giving up the serene landscapes and hills you love.
From your luxury vacation villa at The Retreat in Laguna, you can easily bound to the beach, sample the fruits of summer ripened wine grapes and hike the sunlit canyons during a weekend getaway. Here’s just a few things to do while unwinding this month…
Guaranteed Beach Sun
Enjoy the reds and purples of the Laguna Beach sunset. Begin your day with cool ocean breezes and short walk down the cliff to secluded beaches below the Retreat. Since summer has come and gone, the beaches are quiet - perfect for reading a book or catching some sweet surf. Enjoy a pleasant lunch in your gourmet kitchen without taking your eyes off the water. Then wrap up the evening with a romantic walk along Main Beach and enjoy the fall colors of the coastal sky.
Grape Escapes
The Laguna Canyon Winery selects premium grapes for its handcrafted wines which are processed and aged right in Laguna Beach. Taste these artisanal wines at their location in Downtown Laguna Beach or venture up to Laguna Canyon for a closer look at this local vineyard.
Hikes and Bikes
Need a leafy walk in the hills or an extreme mountain bike ride? Laguna Beach and the surrounding hills offer miles of trails with glorious ocean views and coastal wildlife. Pack a lunch and go exploring…
- Aliso and Woods Canyons Regional Park
Over 4000 acres and several miles of trails lead through moderate hills and canyons. Venture into the San Joaquin Hills for miles on dirt trails excellent for nature walks and mountain biking. - Top of the World Park
2.5 miles up West Ridge Trails will lead you through Laguna Canyon Woods, Laguna Wilderness Park and Soka University to Alta Laguna Park. Get to the summit and see over all of Laguna Beach, up to Los Angeles and out to Catalina Island. Nothing beats this view. And if you feel like some recreation, there is a park, playground, baseball fields and art installations to keep you occupied before heading back down into town. There are regular hiking tours and meet-ups for trail lovers most weekends. - Crystal Cove Beaches & El Moro Canyon
From the beach, to the cliffs and canyons, Crystal Cove State Beachhas something for every outdoor adventure seeker. Explore coastal tidepools, get close to nature and mountain bike to your hearts content along these well preserved trails just to the north of Laguna Beach.
Don’t miss your chance to breathe the crisp ocean air and take your mind off the approaching winter. And enjoy outdoor adventures without giving up the colors of fall this year. Come on down to Laguna Beach…the leaves will be waiting when you go home.
