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Laguna Beach Drum Circle
Looking for an Orange County drumming event? You can find
one once a month in Laguna Beach. For those musically
inclined Southern Californians, LaVida Laguna hosts a
monthly Laguna Beach Full Moon Drum Circle. The Laguna
Beach Full Moon Drum Circle has been held monthly since
2003.

Anywhere from 500 to 200 people come to these get togethers
at the Aliso Creek Beach to drum down the moon. Created by
Billy Fried, the founder of LaVida Laguna and the CEO of
CalActive, the full moon drum circle is only one of their
many events offered free to anyone interested.

Though you should check the website to find the exact date,
the drum circle corresponds with each month’s full moon,
taking place only a few miles away from the premiere Orange
County beach resort, the Montage and the Aliso Creek Golf
Course, as well as many other hotels and inns, making this
drum circle a great choice for travelers as well as local
residents.

A pot luck precedes the main event, so be prepared to bring
food to share. The pot luck begins at sundown and continues
for hours, lasting until ten at night. The drummers crowd
around a huge bonfire, keeping you nice and warm while you
play or listen to some talented musicians.

You may want to show up early to have some fun in the sun
beforehand, or stay late to enjoy bar-hopping in Laguna
with some of the drummers you meet. Also, the location
makes for an absolutely beautiful occasion, so remember to
bring your camera. Every month, Fried reserves a fire ring
and brings some chairs around for guests. If you’re new to
the event, add yourself on to the LaVida Laguna email list
in order to find out information about upcoming events in
the community hosted by the group.

Instruments of all kinds come through the Laguna Beach Full
Moon Drum Circle; from bongos to djembes, cajons to
triangles, cow bells and tambourines. Though you may attend
the drum circle hoping to bang on your bongos, many dancers
attend the full moon drum circle as well. Don’t be
surprised if you’re drawn up to dance around the bonfire.

Although you don’t have to bring your own drum, as many of
the participants will bring extras that they’re happy to
share, its best to bring some extra firewood to help out
with the bonfire. Less people show up during the winter, so
be sure to bring the extra wood to stay warm.

Participants who have enjoyed the Laguna Beach Full Moon
Drum Circle love the feeling of togetherness gained from
the drum circle. Though you may be comfortable sitting on
the sand, participants suggest bringing a chair to help
keep you at ease during the long hours of playing.

The Full Moon Drum Circle is held at one of the most
beautiful locations in the world? Who would want to miss
it? But just be warned – this drum circle is prepared to
get loud.

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