It’s not our usual recommendation, but the bohemian spirit of Laguna Beach is well captured in this quintessential dive bar that attracts a gamut of visitors and surfer locals to a run-down dance bar with an artesian spirit. An exterior of painted trellis and wood siding leads to a dark hideaway where almost everyone is a little sexier given the dim light. The space is larger than you’d expect featuring a fisherman-theme bar with age-old bartenders and live-music stage that alternates with live DJs and jukebox for music from 9:30pm nightly.
Tips
Visitors to the area should keep in mind that the bar is a focal point for vigilant Laguna Beach police men on the look out for those wandering the streets drunks or dare to get behind the wheel.
Last Word
With few nightlife options in Laguna Beach after 10pm, Sandpiper offers a consistent scene of hip locals and bohemian revelers that overlook the grime and grit of this truly hipster sanctuary.
