Saturday, July 28, 2007

Laguna Beach: 07.27.07

Another 3 day weekend for me after a horrendous week in the stock market. The stocks have been on tremendous rocky trading sessions for the past week. With the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq going on a downward spiral, people are losing money -- the specific number is about half a trillion dollars.* Since the stock market took a dive on Thursday, I couldn't watch the stock market on Friday, in fear of another drop. I decided to head on a trip to Laguna Beach. It was recently mentioned on the Travel Channel as the 9th best beach in California. The beach was absolutely beautiful. I advise people not to go to the main beach since it's very crowded. I recommend going to the other "hidden" or smaller beaches nearby.

Laguna Beach is a very interesting community -- very relaxing and very friendly. The waves were absolutely great and the water was clear. For those hard board users (skimboards/surfboards) the smaller beaches are for you. They have a dedicated skim/surf area dedicated so they won't harass each other for being in their way. Weather was great, there was nothing but blue skies and a few clouds.

For a late lunch, we decided to head on out to the main town to check out what's good. We ended up going to Johnny Rockets. The place was pretty empty for around 4pm. I had half rings/half fries and a Route 66 burger for about $10. It wasn't the most affordable food for most people, but it was pretty decent. I really wish I had pictures for you, but I totally forgot about snapping food pictures. It's no fun to read a food blog without pictures. I'll be sure to take pictures next time I decide to dine out. The overall quality of the food was pretty good, fresh fried onion rings and fries; the burger was juicy and well seasoned. I definitely would not consider dining there again for that price.

Directions to Laguna Beach:

From LA:
Take the 5 or 405 South to 133 South
Go South on the 133 until you hit PCH

From San Diego:
Take the 405 North to 133 South
Go South on the 133 until you hit PCH

Johnny Rockets
188 S Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach
Tel: (949) 497-7252


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References:
* http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070728/wall_street.html?.v=4

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