Get Out: What To Do This Weekend in Laguna Beach

Chocolate Walk - Laguna Foodies Food Tour
When/Where: Friday, May 11 through Sunday, May 13. Tours are offered daily at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Meet at .
Why go? Treat your mom to some chocolate treats! The Chocolate Walk is a fun and educational 3-hour guided walking and tasting tour of Laguna Beach’s most popular and surprising chocolate treasures. Learn about the rich history of chocolate, its production, tasting techniques, pairings, the town’s charming architecture and artistic community. You’ll be guided by local chefs, bartenders and foodies to , , , , , and other secret spots. For more information, call 949-280-2054.
Price: $79. Mention Laguna Beach Patch and pay just $59!

Sunset Serenades at Heisler Park
When/Where: Friday, May 11, 6 p.m. Heisler Park, 375 Cliff Dr.
Why go? The Laguna Beach Arts Commission presents live music at the amphitheater in . Friday, harpist Erica Powell will be entertaining people with her alluring string-plucking. The concert goes until sunset. Bring a picnic basket and some alcohol-free grog.
Price: Free.

Lawn Bowling Open House
When/Where: Saturday, May 12. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 455 Cliff Dr. 
Why go? The invites you and your family and friends to join them for a free introductory lesson at their lawn bowling green in Heisler Park. Fun for the whole family! Please wear flat-soled shoes. For more information, call 949-494-1811 or click their website here.
Price: Free.
 
Grand opening of Cheyne Walls Fine Art Photography Gallery/Studio
When/Where: Saturday, May 12. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 3251 Laguna Canyon Rd. #H5.
Why go? Local landscape photographer Cheyne Walls is opening a studio in the canyon, and it’s definitely worth checking out. On Saturday, guests will explore stunning landscape photography of the United States through Cheyne’s exhibit. All photographs are exclusive limited editions. For more information, call 949-370-5643 or visit Cheyne's website here. You can also .
Price: Free.

Gorjana & Griffin presents the Laguna Beach Food Truck Festival
When/Where: Saturday, May 12. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. , 845 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Why go? The Gorjana & Griffin Foundation is hosting Laguna Beach’s first annual food truck festival. The most popular food trucks in Southern California are pulling into Laguna Beach, and will be offering a special one-time tasting menu for visitors. Trucks participating include: The Lime Truck, Dogzilla, The Grilled Cheese Truck, The Flip Truck, Chunk-N-Chip, and Morsels Bakery Truck. Wild Poppy all-organic craft fruit juices and beer and wine will be available for purchase from Laguna Cullinary Arts. Music and entertainment will be provided, in addition to a raffle of amazing prizes. Proceeds from this event go to benefiting CHOC Children’s Foundation. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the best and most unique lunch around for a great cause! Buy tickets at the door, or pre-purchase tickets online by clicking here and pick them up at will-call with ID.
Price: Admission is free. $35 for 5 tastings at any truck.