About
Our Campus
Just under an acre, two city blocks from Main Beach — 428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
St. Mary's is located in one of the most desirable areas in the country, just two city blocks from Laguna Beach's Main Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Occupying just under one acre, the campus includes three significant buildings: the church, the Rhodes Cottage, and the Guild Hall.
The ruins of the original church built in 1925 now encompass our memorial gardens. On special occasions we use the upper garden to host events where we can gather outdoors. As an added benefit, from many locations on the church property, one can capture a view of the Pacific Ocean.
Second to our congregation, the church property is our most valuable asset. St. Mary's is used by numerous outside organizations during the week — Creative Identity, Alcoholics Anonymous, and several other groups. St. Mary's also hosts concert events performed by organizations such as the Orange County Women's Choir, Laguna Tunes, The Mormon Choir, and our very own St. Mary's Choir. Opening our facilities to the community is a long-standing active outreach goal.
The Church
Built in 1957 on the Park Avenue side of the property, seating 200 beneath open wooden beams and a rose window.
Rhodes Cottage & Parish Office
A kitchen, rest room, small library, and conference area for meetings and Bible studies.
Guild Hall
Built in 1939 and able to seat 200, our hall hosts coffee hour, formation, concerts, and community groups.
The memorial gardens
The ruins of the original 1925 church now hold our memorial gardens, where a peace pole stands among the flowers. The upper garden hosts outdoor gatherings — including the St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals — and offers a quiet place to sit and pray.