The seaside community of Laguna Beach maintains the reputation it earned as an artist’s colony and hideaway for Hollywood film stars in the 20s, 30s and 40s. Today, Laguna Beach remains part of the entertainment business as the setting for the MTV reality series “Laguna Beach” as well as a frequently used backdrop for the Fox series “The OC.” Set amid towering palms and lush tropical gardens which frame spectacular views of the blue Pacific Ocean, there is a lot to see and do in Laguna Beach: Beaches and Coves - Beautiful Victoria Beach at the south end of town is known for its soft white sand, beautiful blue-green water, impressive residences and its celebrity residents. Further north, Main Beach is the center of the "Beach Life" in Laguna with the famous Lifeguard Headquarters surrounded by volleyball and basketball courts. Heisler Park winds along the most scenic cliffs on the California Coast offering the observer prime examples of natural architecture, flora and fauna. Art Galleries - Laguna has a long heritage of outstanding local artists. The first Thursday of the month is "Art Walk" when over forty galleries offer extended hours, snacks and refreshments in a festive atmosphere. Pageant of the Masters and Festival of Arts - A tradition in Laguna Beach since 1932. The Pageant is "tableau vivant" presentations of works of The Masters. A unique experience not to be missed. Wine Tasting – Yes, wine tasting in Orange County! Thirty minutes from Laguna Beach is an excellent, family owned vineyard and winery. Hamilton Oaks has been producing great wines since 1993. After building their home in Trabuco Canyon, the Tamez Family planted grapes on the hillsides adjacent to their property. The product turned out to be of great quality so rather than selling to one of the large wineries, they decided to give wine making a try for themselves. The results are some terrific wines including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel. The drive from the Laguna Beach to the Hamilton Oaks Winery is beautiful and offers a rare glimpse of Orange County’s rich history as an agricultural powerhouse. Flora and Fauna tour of the Laguna Green Belt and South Coast Wilderness Park - 19,000 acres of coastal wilderness, parks, open space and marine preserves surrounding Laguna. Walking, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, horseback riding and bird-watching are some of the activities that go on in this treasure of public lands.