Parking for Visitors in Laguna Beach

Like all coastal cities, people drive into town and are frustrated by a lack of parking spaces within a block of the ocean. Well cheer up, because there is lots of parking within a short walk (or free tram ride in the summer) that will allow enjoying more of the day out of the car instead of in the car looking for the elusive parking space.
Driving into town on SR 133 (Laguna Canyon Road)? Then park at the well marked ACT V lot with free tram service into town.
Driving into town on US 1 from the South? Then park at the well marked South Coast Hospital free on weekends and after 5:00 Pm on weekdays, then take the free tram into town.
Driving into town on US 1 from the North? Then turn left on Broadway and check out the large lots at the corner of Broadway and Forest Ave.
In the Village part of downtown? Then use one of the many private lots that run about $ 10 a day (a lot cheaper than a $ 40 ticket).
All in all — lots of parking in many lots so avoid the village area with 3 hour meters because you will need more time to enjoy our unique little town. Cheers!