The Sandpiper Lounge

Venue Profile

Laguna Beach, CA · Indoor · Updated September 2026

The Sandpiper Lounge is a small dive bar on South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. The bar dates to 1942 and has been run by the same family since 1969; Visit Laguna Beach credits Chuck and Chip Harrell with owning it for close to 50 years.

Its main draw is live music seven nights a week, with local bands playing for dancing in a wood paneled room decorated with military memorabilia and surfboards.

The Sandpiper is open daily from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. It is a casual walk in bar, and most nights do not require tickets. The room is small, so late weekend sets tend to be crowded.

Know Before You Go

  • Venue type: Bar & Live Music
  • Operator: Independent (family owned)
  • Programming: Nightly live bands and dancing
  • Phone: (949) 494-4694

This profile is part of The 824 Journal Guide to Live Music Venues in Los Angeles and Orange County.

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Venue Details

Address
1183 S. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
City, State
Laguna Beach, CA
Indoor / Outdoor
Indoor
Standing / Seated
Varies by Event
Phone
(949) 494-4694

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