The Parking Master Plan Subcommittee was formed to assess the City's public parking needs and develop solutions. There is a recognized need to resolve existing parking issues while developing long-term planning solutions that anticipate future parking demand. The City of Laguna Beach is a unique coastal destination that found its start as a small artist colony and developed organically over the decades without a master plan. Today, the City's small-town feel, picturesque beaches, hiking trails, walkable downtown, and art festivals draw significant visitor traffic with over six million visitors each year. Limited public and private parking inventory put pressures on residential neighborhoods to absorb some of the demand generated by businesses and beach visitors. The Parking Master Plan will study these issues and offer recommendations to improve quality of life within the community and promote vibrant and walkable commercial districts.

 The City Council adopted the final report on June 13, 2023.