Laguna Beach Art Walk - Sunset Sips + Art + Live Music

## ✨ A Quick Note About This Month’s Art Walk Flow

In the past, we’ve tried to move as one large group through the galleries. What I’ve noticed — and what many of you have probably felt — is that our energy flows best with flexibility.
So this month, we’re doing things a little differently.
We’ll begin together at our traditional ocean lookout point area for sunset at the end of Brown's Park and do introductions.

After that, The Cliff (with live music by Perfect Blend) will be our main social anchor point for the evening. From there, you’re free to explore galleries, stay for music, dance, grab food, or flow between it all.
No pressure to stick with one large group.
No one chasing a moving target.
Just connection, options, and good energy.
We are keeping the art walk tradition of creating a space where people could gather, feel welcome, and enjoy the moment. This structure keeps that spirit alive — while letting the night unfold naturally.
Looking forward to seeing you all. 🌅🎨🎶

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## 🎨 Laguna Beach First Thursdays Art Walk

This month we’re blending tradition with freedom.
We’ll begin at our ocean lookout point area which is at the end of Brown's Park and then move through the evening with flexibility. This ocean lookout point is located to the right of The Cliff restaurant (facing the entrance of the restaurant). There is "walk way" entrance to it. I will be standing at the curb, by the entrance of the lookout point , so I could direct you to the lookout area. Whether you’re here for art, music, wine, dancing, or connection — you choose your vibe.

### 🌅 5:00–6:00 PM — Sunset Gathering at the Lookout Point - End of Brown's Park (Our Tradition)

We start at our longtime pre-mixer ocean overlook area.

🌊 Sunset views
🤝 Welcoming new members and guests
😊 Reconnecting with familiar faces

At approximately 5:45 PM:
• Brief introductions
• Announcements

### 🎶 6:10–9:00 PM — The Cliff: Live Music + Social Hub

After the lookout point gathering, we’ll head to The Cliff Restaurant to catch the live band (6–9 PM).
This will serve as our main social anchor point.
You can:
• Stay and enjoy the music
• Dance
• Grab food or drinks
• Use this as your meetup home base

No pressure to move as one large group.

### 🎨 Optional: Gallery Stroll Anytime After 7:00 PM

At 7 PM, the official Laguna Beach Art Walk begins.
If you'd like to explore:
• Wander galleries at your own pace
• Form small walking pods
• Return to The Cliff anytime
We’ll identify a loose 60–90 minute gallery window (around 7:00–8:30 PM) for anyone who wants to walk together casually — but this is fluid, not mandatory.
No one gets left behind.
No awkward shrinking group.
Just organic movement.

### 💃 8:30–9:00 PM — Final Dance + Close

We’ll naturally reconvene at The Cliff as the band wraps at 9 PM.
Let’s end the night high-energy:
• Dance
• Final cheers
• Group photo, selfies, etc.
• Sunset-to-night vibes

More information about First Thursdays Art Walk:
https://www.firstthursdaysartwalk.org

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From the 405, 5 and 73 Freeways, exit at Highway 133 South, which becomes Laguna Canyon Road and Broadway in downtown Laguna Beach. At Pacific Coast Highway, turn left. Continue past Main Beach to 425 South Coast Highway, the Laguna Hotel will be on your right. Valet parking is available at the hotel. Metered and free parking are available street side and in municipal and retail parking lots that are near our Meetup location. Please understand that parking for this event is always a challenge, so plan on arriving early.

DUIs: Please drink responsibly! Uber and Lyft are cheap and convenient. Please take precautions to ensure you get home safe and sound after our events.
Be good and cool to each other!

DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.