Full Moon Drum Circle in Laguna Beach

Did you know that Laguna Beach has a drum circle every full moon? Down at Aliso State Beach, crowds up to 250 people gather to drum, dance and celebrate the coming of the full moon. Orange County families, locals and tourists alike flock to the southside of the beach once a month to revel in the spiritual and mental benefits of drumming.

The Full Moon Drum Circle was started in 2003 by La Vida Laguna's Billy Fried, who runs the website catering to the wonderful recreational delights of Laguna's best tourist attractions. While the practice is rooted in tribal traditions, people of many diverse backgrounds come together to enjoy the sights and sounds of the circle.

On June 23, nearly 200 people gathered on Aliso Beach for the full moon circle, and in this case, it was the "super moon" of the night before that gave even more cause to celebrate. Some brought their drums, other their flutes. Parents danced with their children and teens took photos of themselves in front of the bonfire, and others just looked on.

Laguna Beach offers many things relating to the Southern California experience, but nowhere else can you get this kind of local gathering with a genuine purpose: to unite people in the name of rhythm.