Experience the Best of Laguna Beach: City Clerk’s Guide to Living in Laguna Beach

Experience the Best of Laguna Beach

Thinking about making Laguna Beach your home? You’ve chosen one of Southern California’s most breathtaking coastal communities — a place known for its stunning beaches, world-class art scene, and tight-knit community spirit. As your future City Clerk, I want to help you hit the ground running. Here’s everything you’ll want to know as a new local.

Your New Hometown Has Incredible Perks

Once you’re a Laguna Beach resident, you’ll enjoy free entry to three of the city’s most beloved annual events — the Festival of Arts, Sawdust Art Festival, and Art-A-Fair. These aren’t just festivals; they’re the heartbeat of the community. Immerse yourself in art, music, and creativity right in your own backyard.

Getting Married Here? Easy

If you’re planning a wedding, Laguna Beach makes it simple. The City Clerk’s office officiates civil marriage ceremonies at the historic city hall at no cost to residents. Prefer a beach or park wedding with your own officiant? Wedding permits are available through the City for that, too.

Free Notary Services — One Less Errand

Moving comes with a mountain of paperwork. The City Clerk’s office provides free notary services for one or two signatures, so cross that off your to-do list.

Numbers Worth Saving Before You Unpack:

  • Laguna Beach Police (non-emergency): 949-497-0701
  • Animal Shelter (adoptions, lost & found pets): 949-497-3552
  • City Hall (general inquiries): 949-497-3311

Skip the Parking Stress

Once you’re settled, you’ll discover that getting around without a car is genuinely easy. The city’s iconic trolley and the Laguna Local on-demand neighborhood transit service make exploring your new town a pleasure.

For details, visit https://www.lagunabeachcity.net/live-here/parking-and-transportation/trolleys or call (949) 497-0766.

Love music of all genres? Plus local and national news and information?

Then don’t forget to tune in to Voice of Laguna at voiceoflaguna.com — your new hometown radio station, accessible from anywhere in the world, even while you’re still packing boxes.

Welcome to Laguna Beach. We can’t wait to call you a neighbor.

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Ann Marie McKay

Ann Marie McKay is the elected City Clerk of Laguna Beach, California, a position she has held since 2020. A Certified Municipal Clerk, she is committed to transparency, accessibility, and keeping residents informed and connected to their local government. Before entering public service at City Hall, Ann Marie served as a Captain in the United States Air Force, where she worked as an acquisition program manager for the F-15 Eagle fighter jet and the Delta II rocket. She also spent a decade serving the City of Laguna Beach as an Administrative Assistant in the Community Development Department before being elected to her current role. Ann Marie is passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to make city government more open and accessible to every resident.

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