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Our December/January issue is live!In light of the holiday season, we cover merry markets found throughout OC as well as...
05/12/2025

Our December/January issue is live!

In light of the holiday season, we cover merry markets found throughout OC as well as charities to give back to this winter.

Elsewhere, enjoy reads on the region’s best bakeries, travel to Sausalito, Kurt Bjorkman of The Ranch at Laguna Beach, the best places to stop along PCH and more.

🎄 Read the full issue cover to cover here: https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=11a1cc67-4079-4917-93cd-c6a2254ec902

Montage Laguna Beach

Piatti brings an authentic neighborhood trattoria to Laguna Beach.Behind the bar, the renown Bay Area mixologist Eric Jo...
05/12/2025

Piatti brings an authentic neighborhood trattoria to Laguna Beach.

Behind the bar, the renown Bay Area mixologist Eric Johnson keeps things grounded and fresh with his take on a Italian-inspired cocktail program. His Piatti Spritz hits all the right notes—bitter, bubbly and built for a long lunch—while the Capo Tropicale turns a rum sour into something coastal and clever without crossing into kitsch.

🍝 Uncover more about Piatti in "A Taste of Italy": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/eat_drink/a-taste-of-italy-piatti-brings-an-authentic-neighborhood-trattoria-to-laguna-beach/article_1e357904-e1b2-4856-a85d-540b91c9ef32.html

Piatti Laguna Beach

An iconic local event features local groms and surf legends.The Annual Brooks Street Classic returned to Laguna (for the...
03/12/2025

An iconic local event features local groms and surf legends.

The Annual Brooks Street Classic returned to Laguna (for the 58th time) at the end of September this year, bringing people from across the city together for a beloved tradition that is dependent on the weather and only open to Laguna residents. The contest, known as the world’s longest-running surf competition, is celebrating 70 years.

🏄‍♀️ Peek into the history of the contest and see this year's winners in "70 Years of Brooks Street Surfing Classic": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/community/70-years-of-brooks-street-surfing-classic-iconic-event-features-local-groms-and-legends/article_b7b15f74-f76c-41e0-bdfc-f6fd438a6cba.html

📸 by Brooks Street Surfing Classic (left) | Jan Schrieber (right)

Brooks St. Surfing Classic

Design a home sanctuary that makes each day feel rejuvenating.“Wellness-inspired design supports a person’s ability to t...
01/12/2025

Design a home sanctuary that makes each day feel rejuvenating.

“Wellness-inspired design supports a person’s ability to thrive—from realignment of circadian rhythms to psychological and very intentional connections to nature to the use of healthy finishes and means of construction,” reveals Summer Jensen, CEO and principal designer at Laguna Beach-based Hawk + Co. “Humans now live our life 90% indoors, so [I have to consider] how can I, as a designer, make sure that all aspects of your being are considered.”

🏡 Find out more in "A World of Wellness": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/home_design/a-world-of-wellness-design-a-home-sanctuary-that-makes-each-day-feel-rejuvenating/article_b4dbfe1b-b0f5-457a-8835-031ea87e6855.html

📸 by Hawk & Co.
✍️ by Ashley Ryan

Hawk & Co

For decades, Michael Byrne hasn't just owned a bar; he's presided over a Laguna Beach institution. The Saloon is more th...
29/11/2025

For decades, Michael Byrne hasn't just owned a bar; he's presided over a Laguna Beach institution. The Saloon is more than a watering hole—it's a town square, a confessional, and a living archive of the city's history.

"I like that you refer to the place as a time capsule of Laguna Beach," Byrne says. "There are really only three bars in town now, and I like to think they’ve all been time capsules in their own way."

🥃 Read more in "The Saloon's Keeper": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/people_places/the-saloons-keeper-a-q-a-with-michael-byrne/article_2dad5b29-ace7-4041-91d3-f5623c6b8f54.html

✍️ by Steve Zepezauer

When it comes to kitchens and baths, Laguna Beach designers are ditching white for warmth.A kitchen is more than a place...
29/11/2025

When it comes to kitchens and baths, Laguna Beach designers are ditching white for warmth.

A kitchen is more than a place to meal prep—it’s often the centerpiece of the home, especially in open-concept layouts that are popular in towns like Laguna Beach. “This style of kitchen is still huge because it maximizes beautiful views,” says Michelle Zoldano, founder and principal of Zoldano Interiors.

Primary bathrooms, by contrast, are all about calm and restoration. “Wellness-spa bathrooms are big,” Zoldano says. “My clients want a space for a sauna, steam room, or cold plunge—or all of the above.”

🚿 Learn more about warming up the home in "Made in Your Shade": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/home_design/made-in-your-shade-when-it-comes-to-kitchens-and-baths-laguna-beach-designers-are/article_646ac248-41ca-4087-9477-504d92d5803c.html

📸 by Zoldano Interiors
✍️ by Ashley Breeding

Zoldano Interiors

The annual Coast Film & Music Festival made its return to Laguna Beach earlier this month, hoping to cultivate connectio...
27/11/2025

The annual Coast Film & Music Festival made its return to Laguna Beach earlier this month, hoping to cultivate connection. Did you attend?

Next year, CFMF plans to take their show on the road, expanding to other regions as well. “With the stories that we’re telling, … we want to be a beacon of hope and change out there in the world,” Harris says. “There’s so much negative, negativity in the world now, but we want to be … more of an uplifting festival that shows the power of community and people. We have the power to change hearts and minds … like these beautiful lands that we have around us.”

🎥 Learn more about how CFMF came to be in "Lights, Camera, Action": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/arts/lights-camera-action-the-annual-coast-film-music-festival-makes-its-return-to-laguna-beach/article_077e3ae4-9e1f-4cf4-aa5d-73ae76940c11.html

📸 by Coast Film & Music Festival
✍️ by Ashley Ryan

Coast Film Festival

13/11/2025

It’s time to VOTE! Show your favorite local businesses some love! Polls are open for the Best of Laguna Beach through Dec. 8 at surveymonkey.com/r/BestofLagunaBeach2025.

Our October/November issue is live!In our cover story, we take a look at the extensive history of the beloved Brooks Str...
27/10/2025

Our October/November issue is live!

In our cover story, we take a look at the extensive history of the beloved Brooks Street Surfing Classic.

Elsewhere, enjoy reads on home design, from wellness-inspired spaces to modern kitchens and baths, as well as the Coast Film & Music Festival, the owner of The Saloon and more.

🏄‍♀️ Read the full issue cover to cover here: https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=11a1cc67-4079-4917-93cd-c6a2254ec902

Brooks St. Surfing Classic

Newport Beach visitors can book overnight stays to step back in time.“The interesting thing about the structure here at ...
21/10/2025

Newport Beach visitors can book overnight stays to step back in time.

“The interesting thing about the structure here at Crystal Cove is that … we were the first nonprofit attached to California State Parks that was also awarded the concession contract,” says Kate Wheeler, president and CEO of Crystal Cove Conservancy. “So, we have the concession contract to operate the cottage rentals and the food service in the park. And the purpose of that was really twofold: One, so that we could always maintain the restoration of the historic buildings, but also to support conservation and education programs in the park.”

🏠 Read more about the historic cottages in "Stay Along the Coast": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/people_places/stay-along-the-coast-newport-beach-visitors-can-book-overnight-stays-to-step-back-in/article_2fb1d9a0-ac7a-4aea-953a-9d291e5479a4.html

📸 by Crystal Cove Conservancy (top) | Mike Fenderson (bottom)
✍️ by Ashley Ryan

Crystal Cove Conservancy

Studio is back at Montage Laguna Beach.“Studio Mediterranean is a personal expression of my Greek heritage, enhanced by ...
17/10/2025

Studio is back at Montage Laguna Beach.

“Studio Mediterranean is a personal expression of my Greek heritage, enhanced by California’s seasonal bounty. We’ve created a menu that honors the traditional flavors and coastal lifestyle of the Mediterranean while embracing a fresh, modern sensibility,” says chef Dennis Efthymiou. “Every dish tells a story, and I’m proud to share that journey with our guests at this iconic cliffside location.”

🥙 Discover more about the new Studio in "The Return of an Icon": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/eat_drink/the-return-of-an-icon-studio-is-back-at-montage-laguna-beach/article_d6de1ef6-c591-40fa-b46a-d9677dd3b853.html

📸 by Studio Mediterranean

Studio Mediterranean

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