Coastal Living in Laguna Beach - Episode 37 - Laguna Beach Portal

App developer Mark Dawson and Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center President Austin Barrow explore the collision of technology and art through the lens of Laguna Beach Portal, an augmented reality app that creates immersive walking experiences in downtown Laguna Beach. Mark discusses the technical innovation behind building location-based AR portals that transport users through virtual doorways into 360-degree environments, while Austin examines how these digital interventions challenge our relationship with physical space and artistic experience. Together, they unpack what happens when emerging technology becomes a canvas for storytelling and why innovative AR experiences can deepen rather than diminish our connection to place.