Every so often I like to introduce my readers to a new Laguna Beach artist or business. This week: Laguna Beach Secrets. A passion project started by 32 year old Robert Davis from Anaheim Hills. Robert is a full time nurse and aspiring professional photographer with a love for Laguna Beach.
I actually met Robert through Instagram (@LagunaBeachSecrets). His amazing Laguna Beach photographs caught my eye and I was excited to learn more about his work. Laguna Beach Secrets is a photography project featuring Laguna’s most beautiful beaches and parks. This project is unique in that it covers not only the famous spots, but also the lesser known ‘locals beaches’.
When I asked Robert why he started Laguna Beach Secrets he explained: “I want to show everyone all of the great beaches in Laguna. Most people only know of Main Beach in Laguna but there are so many other great locations. I also wanted to have all the info in one place. I have seen other websites with some information but they are far from complete.”
If you are following Robert’s Instagram, you will find that he truly has discovered all of the ‘secret spots’ in Laguna Beach. What are the best beaches in Laguna Beach? Robert says his favorite beaches are Treasure Island, Table Rock and Three Arch Bay. He explains: “I love to take friends and family to Treasure Island. The Montage hotel is so well manicured and there are several great beaches to explore there along with a nice tide pool. My favorite beach to shoot is either Table Rock or 3 Arch Bay.”
What is it that Robert loves most about Laguna Beach? “The best thing about Laguna are the many different beaches and marine life. There are beaches for surfing and exploring tide pools. There are large beaches and small private beaches. There is so much to explore. I’m in Laguna nearly every weekend and there are still some places I have not been. I love how secluded Laguna can feel even though it is in the heart of Orange County. There are many times I am the only person on the beach.” Not surprisingly he recommends that new visitors explore some of Laguna’s lesser known beaches -as they are often the most beautiful.
Robert grew up in Orange County. He would spend his childhood summers on the beaches of Corona del Mar and Newport Beach. Throughout his professional career he has been active in the medical field. In high school he started taking medical classes, and at the age of 20 he got a job working on an ambulance. He recalls that he was lucky to get hired since he was not even old enough to drive the ambulance! He then went on the LVN (nurse) school. Now he works as a full time nurse and aspiring professional photographer. Eventually Robert and his wife would like to buy a home in Three Arch Bay, Laguna Beach.
For more information about Laguna Beach Secrets and to order some of his stunning photography prints, visit: www.lagunabeachsecrets.com. You can follow Robert on Instagram: @LagunaBeachSecrets (I highly recommend it!).