Laguna Beach Art Walk, "Walk the Walk!"

The City of Laguna Beach hosts the Art Walk on the first Thursday evening of every month. Over 40 galleries are open showing their spectacular art with complimentary wine and snacks. Join Susan, Randy and Meetup friends at 5 PM for cocktails and at 7 PM to "Walk the Walk" as we gallery and museum hop through this world class art colony.

First Thursday Art Walk Laguna Beach (http://firstthursdaysartwalk.com/)

PRE-HIKE MIXER: We gather for a social mixer beginning at 5 PM in the Rose Garden of the Hotel Laguna. The hotel is hosting a holiday reception with complimentary wine and beer, without a reservation required. Food will not be complimentary, but available for purchase. The Rose Garden is open air so bring a jacket.

ABOUT THE HIKE: The meetup time and start of the ART WALK will be at 7 PM in the lobby of the Hotel Laguna. This is a beginner walking experience that is more about enjoying beautiful art, gallery hosted wine tasting with assorted snacks, live music, people watching, and Meetup socializing. Your event host will provide a suggested route, with walkers free to enjoy the Art Walk at their own pace. The route usually covers approximately two/three miles over a two hour period of time.... if you wish to follow it. The goal is to keep moving as we explore the galleries on both sides of PCH and downtown Laguna.... with a possible stop at the Laguna Beach Museum of Art (free admittance for the Art Walk patrons). At the 9 PM conclusion of ART WALK, you will have the option to gather at Skyloft for live jazz and dancing! Needless to say, the Laguna Beach Art Walk is a truly amazing way to get some exercise!!

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 to 577 South Coast Highway, the Laguna Village Shops and Cliff Restaurant will be on your right. Valet parking is available at the Cliff Restaurant. 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.

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