There aren't really a thousand steps, it just seems like it by the time you've hiked up them all. The surfing is great and the beach is relatively uncrowded (probably due to the stairs you have to climb just to get there). The beach is partially rocky with many tidepools for exploring.
31950 9th Ave., Laguna Beach

source: http://www.ocfindit.com/orangecounty/beaches.html

Art A Fair:
Over 150 artists and craftspersons show their work at the annual extravaganza which is open every day throughout the summer.

For more information: http://art-a-fair.com/

Sawdust Festival:
"Over 200 of America's most creative, artistic, bizarre, exciting, different, innovative, outstanding, imaginative artists demonstrating sculptures, paintings, glass blowing, ceramics, jewelry, wood artistry, photography, leatherwork, And so much more! Plus "hands-on" workshops, fun, food, and continuous entertainment"

For more information: http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/

Learn more about marine life, primarily sea lions, at this rescue center. View sea lions up close and personal that are being rehabilitated and cared for as they become educational for children and visitors of the center.

For more information: http://www.fslmmc.org/