Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Garden — Attraction in Laguna Beach

This review is long overdue. Just wanted to express my gratitude towards The Dawson Cole Museum and in particular Jason who made my family feel extremely welcomed during our road trip to Laguna Beach. Not being locals we were particularly excited to come on a weekend of which Laguna holds its annual art walk. To our surprise it was extremely dead in regards to attendance and most galleries closed early that night. We managed to view about four galleries of which we encountered staff who seemed uninterested in engaging with us due to the lack of attendees. Once we reached the Dawson as our last stop the vibe completely changed for the better as we were presented with a great collection of the most unique sculptures and paintings. Jason, who was managing the gallery that night, was extremely inviting and attentive towards my family as he was super enthusiastic to talk about certain pieces. We instantly felt right at home as we were able to not feel the pressure of having to get in and out as quickly as possible. We even got some great recommendations on some local restaurants and bars that we visited that same weekend. I am deeply thankful for the warmth and hospitality of the Dawson Cole team. Thank you so much for making our trip...

Wow! This gallery was outstanding! The sculptures exhibit was phenomenal and was like nothing we have seen before. The texture, and motion captured in every single piece was mind blowing. We enjoyed the interior and exterior experience, and all works were captivating. Beyond the pieces of art, the lady working was so knowledgeable about all of the art and offered her knowledge to us which enhanced our experience so much. They had a video to see the process the artist uses for his works, which interesting to watch. Having the ability to turn the marble mounted sculptures made the art really feel alive. My 12 year old son said, this artist will be the Vincent Van Gogh of our time. Thank you for such a wonderful experience and we look forward to receiving the notice of new...

Nestled next to a bank building in Promenade on Lake, this gallery has a fantastic collection of bronze sculpture dedicated to music, form and movement. There are paintings scattered throughout the space, but it is apparent this gallery is dedicated to sculpture of human form.

Their sculpture garden is a very tranquil space, lined with plants and flowers. It is a fantastic display of large bronze sculpture, and is a perfect setting to sit and gaze at the beauty.

Of all the galleries I visited on this day, this space was my favourite. You are allowed to view at your own pace without pressure from the staff...