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Sandpiper Lounge

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1183 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA  92651
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Admission Price: $5 cover

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Fondly nicknamed “The Dirty Bird” by locals, the Sandpiper is Laguna Beach's oldest and most adored party shack. The bar’s "come as you are" atmosphere embraces everyone from the sun-kissed seaside residents to tourists off the street. Family-owned since the 1940’s, brothers Chuck and Chip Harrell are the latest generation to manage this beloved dingy dive and they keep the momentum going with live music (including weekly reggae and punk rock) every night of the year.

 

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    After 45 years and 2/3’s of the World, there’s NO explaining the sheer Joy of discovering that the site of one’s place of greatest pleasure still exists – even in the hands of the same owners! If you knew the unique pleasure of that 1963-65 vintage “Piper”, we very likely...

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    Posted by MELINDA T. on Yelp_small
     

    ALL the reviews posted for this "Regal Beagle from Three's Company" bar are true. Last night I experienced-- ***$5 cover. ***A strong jack and diet and a...

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    Posted by bob d. on Yelp_small
     

    This place can be cool, funny that it is a little dive bar in a totally ritzy area but hey whatever. I went on a Saturday night and it was so packed that...

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    Posted by Robert M. on Yelp_small
     

    This is very much a dive bar, but I tend to like dive bars. The bartender and staff looked really tired but were professional . The live band was great....

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