Sawdust Festival & Fine Arts Showcase

Journey with us to explore the incredible artist communities throughout Laguna Beach coming together for the summer's most spectacular art festivals. Set in a beautiful open-air gallery, the highly-acclaimed Festival of Arts features the juried fine art of over 100 award-winning Orange County artists. From paintings, glass, ceramics, photography, and more, the Festival showcases a variety of mediums and artwork styles for avid collectors and festivalgoers to browse and purchase directly from the artists. The Festival's Permanent Art Collection, made up of over 1,150 pieces, is composed of an eclectic mix of two-dimensional and three-dimensional work dating back to the early 1900s. Across the street is the Sawdust Festival, with its own collection of gorgeous handcrafted pieces. Shop art from 162 local artists and makers representing a variety of media in painting, jewelry, glass, ceramics, and more as live music drifts throughout. You'll also enjoy time to wander Laguna Beach on your own, taking in stunning scenery along the water, strolling through galleries and boutiques, or stopping for a bite to eat from one of the delightful restaurants scattered throughout town. Optional free and paid art workshops are available at both venues. Click on the useful links tab for more information.  

Tour Manager:   Marianna Pinto*

Activity Level: Moderate

This tour involves little required walking and the main festival covers a small footprint. However, there are several blocks to navigate around the Laguna area, and some standing required to experience the full value of the Sawdust Festval. All standing, walking, and distances traveled are at your descretion and pace. A free trolley provides transportation throughout the village and along the Coast Highway

What's Included in the Tour Fare

• Round-trip luxury motor coach transportation from pickup locations throughout San Diego County

• Professional Tour Manager throughout the trip

• Complimentary bottled water and snacks on the coach

• Admission to the Sawdust Festival

• Admission to the Art-A-Fair

• Admission and guided tour of the main Festival of Arts grounds

• Optional Print Making Activity - FREE

• Optional Mixed Media Activity - FREE

(optional free art activities are subject to change and are subject to availability. Click the Useful Links tab for a link to current art classes offered at the festival)

What's Not Included in the Tour Fare

• Meals

• Cancellation Protection

• Gratuities for the Tour Manager and driver

How to Make a Reservation

Making your reservation is easy. Simply click the Book Now button above to select your date and confirm your space online, 24/7. You can also call the DayTripper Tours reservations department at (619) 334-3394 during business hours of M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Smartphones

Although not necessary to fully enjoy your trip, a personal smartphone can greatly enhance your tour experience. Take high-quality photos, share your experience on social media in real time, search for nearby restaurants and topics of interest, set reminders, and more.

14-Day Cancellation Deadline

• If you purchased the optional Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) prior to the deadline, you can cancel your booking at any time for any reason and you'll receive a full refund of the tour fare.

• If you declined the CPP, you may cancel your reservation fourteen (14) or more days prior to the departure date to receive a refund less a $15 per person cancellation fee. Alternatively, when you cancel your booking fourteen (14) or more days prior to the departure date, you can avoid the cancellation fee by transferring the funds to another tour or a non-refundable voucher, which can be applied to any future excursion booked within one year of the original tour date. Bookings canceled within 14 days of the departure date are nonrefundable and nontransferable for any reason. Name changes on daytrips are always permitted at no additional cost.

* Tour Manager is subject to change without notice.