Laguna Wins 'Most Waterwise City' For 8th Year: 5 Things To Know

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Memorial Day weekend has come and gone and May is almost behind us, Laguna Beach.

During this year's 2023 Memorial Day festivities, Laguna Beach residents enjoyed a pancake breakfast brought to the community by the Laguna Beach Fire Department, as well as a free concert held by the Laguna JaZz Band and Laguna Community Concert Band.

Residents also observed a Memorial Day Ceremony held by the Laguna Beach American Legion Post 222 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5868 at Monument Point in Heisler Park.

Here's five things you should know before you get your work week started.

1. Laguna Beach residents can expect the cloudy weather to stick around into this week, as the National Weather Service predicted a 20 percent chance of precipitation through Wednesday night, and cloud coverage throughout the week. Temperatures will likely remain in the mid '60s during the day, with temperatures rising to 70 degrees on Thursday.
2. The City of Laguna Beach was named the nation's Most Waterwise City for the 8th year in the row, thanks to the huge effort made by Laguna Beach residents. The national campaign encourages people of all ages to "take actions for cleaner waters and a healthier environment," according to a city statement.
3. Save the date! The Laguna Beach Police Department is hosting a Pizza With a Park Ranger event on Wednesday, June 7, and residents can join in on the event and socialize with park rangers. The Pizza With a Park Ranger event takes place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 7 at Z Pizza, 30822 Coast Hwy.
4. A South Orange County doctor was honored for his life-giving efforts in saving lives this month, after Dr. John Cheng received the Spirit of Hope Award from the American Red Cross. To read more about those honored at the annual Heroes Awards Ceremony, read the full article on Patch.
5. A well-loved Laguna Beach hotel was ranked the best among the best, after a Tripadvisor poll found Hotel Laguna to be the number 7 best hotel in the nation after the company released its 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Top Hotels. Montage Laguna Beach resort was selected for its sprawling views of the ocean, wide selection of amenities, museum-quality collection of art and exemplary beach, pool and spa. To read more about the listing, read the article on Patch.

Have a great week, Laguna Beach!