Wyland Studios in Laguna Beach is located along the busy, trafficked Pacific Coast Highway. This is the hub of the city where hotels and shops line the boulevard in this artist community with a long history and passion for painting.

Among its esteemed residents and shops are is the store of famed artist Wyland, who paints murals and paintings of whales and oceanic life. His ecological themes are promoted in a Whaling Wall project in which Wyland has traveled the globe, painting large whale murals on buildings that the public can view. Often engaging local youth and civic groups, each project is numbered in a series with the goal of painting well over 100 public buildings.

Wyland isn't just an entrepreneur in his promotion of ocean life. He also is inspired by what he does. Laguna Beach is but one home for Wyland who typically lives near the ocean. His Laguna Beach art gallery includes Wyland books, posters, paintings, lithos and numerous products surrounding the themes that appeal to a broad audience. As awareness increases about the plight of our world's oceans and the amount of pollution that has invaded the habitats of the fish, whales and other animals, the popularity of Wyland's work continues to grow with the consciousness of those who see the ocean as an integral component of the health and livelihood of humans also.

While Laguna Beach is known for its permanent art shows and venues, its many galleries and special art events throughout the year, the Wyland Gallery is open for the public to enjoy most days of the year. If you happen to book a hotel room in Laguna Beach, and are staying at places such as Vacation Village or Aliso Creek Inn, be sure to take the free public trolley, or take a walk to Wyland Gallery.