Help Save Seahorse and Get Future Drink Credit!
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Help save Seahorse – and get future drink credit!
Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Seahorse Supporters,
We are the new ownership group of the Seahorse Tavern, a beloved and historic gathering place in Laguna Beach. After years of mismanagement under previous ownership, the Seahorse lost its entitlements and was forced to close its doors. But we’re on a mission to bring it back—legally, respectfully, and better than ever.
- We’ve already invested over $300,000 of our own money to rebuild the Seahorse from the ground up:
- We’ve secured a long-term lease (with $6,000 monthly rent).
- We’ve completed ADA upgrades like restriping the parking lot and modifying entryways.
- We’ve re-entitled the property for retail use, giving us a legal path forward.
- We’ve filed for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to bring back the Tavern, reopen a coffee shop, and serve beer and wine responsibly.
But we’ve hit a wall—and we need your help.
We received our “incomplete letter” from the City, listing 20+ additional requirements—from restoring historical elements like the awnings, to recalculating parking plans, finalizing the historic preservation study, and much more. The final push is both time-consuming and expensive.
We are trying to raise $50,000 to cross the finish line.
Here’s where the money will go:
- $15,000+ owed to our architect and CUP consultant
- $10,000+ in existing loans
- $10,000+ in city fees (Planning Commission hearing, Design Review, etc.)
- Plus additional costs for construction, compliance, and permits
Be Part of Seahorse History
As a token of our appreciation, we will we will give all donors a future DRINK CREDIT (for the same amount you donated).
- Top 5 donors – Platinum Sponsors (your name engraved on our wall plaque)
- Next 10 donors – Gold Sponsors
- Next 15 donors – Bronze Sponsors
Your name will be permanently displayed inside the Seahorse Tavern as a savior of this historic Laguna Beach gem.
If you love Laguna, if you love local history, if you love neighborhood gathering places with real soul—please consider donating. Every dollar helps.
From the bottom of our hearts,
Proud new stewards of the Seahorse Tavern
Organizer
Seahorse LB
Organizer
Laguna Beach, CA