Laguna Beach Magazine

05/08/2025

Our August/September 2025 issue is live!

In this edition, we explore this summer's art festivals, Sound Spectrum's reopening, Orange County's best speakeasies, design-forward hotel renovations in town 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

04/08/2025

Explore Encinitas, where boho surf culture meets chic, coastal elegance.

With understated elegance where luxury has learned to breath and ocean views are prevalent from nearly every one of its 130 rooms and suites, this adults-only resort exudes a tranquil vibe. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Pacific like a living painting, and the minimalist decor knows better than to compete with the main attraction—that endless blue horizon.

🌴 Find out more in "48 Hours in Encinitas": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/travel/48-hours-in-encinitas-explore-where-boho-surf-culture-meets-chic-coastal-elegance/article_1e5a5f7a-4433-42b1-8190-1466247887b9.html

📸 by Alila Marea Beach Resort
✍️ by Alexandra Zepezauer

Alila Marea

29/07/2025

Gina DeDomenico makes Hollywood magic in Laguna Beach as a costume concept artist.

"I work directly with the costume designer," she says. "Once we create some designs we are happy with, the costume designer gets feedback from the director, show runner, producer and eventually the network. There are so many cooks in the kitchen."

👗 Discover more about her work in "Costume Visionary": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/arts/costume-visionary-gina-dedomenico-makes-hollywood-magic-in-laguna-beach/article_de6dba75-d0a1-4346-9362-a4f5139323a5.html

18/07/2025

Discover local shops offering an array of hats this summer.

“Telling someone’s story through a hat is my passion,” explains Teressa Foglia, owner and founder of an eponymous headwear brand with a location here in Laguna Beach. “From the color to the shape—and then layering in meaningful quotes, charms, suede wraps, wood-burned messages, whatever brings it to life—every custom piece is made to last and feel uniquely you.”

👒 Find out more about the best hats in town in "Laguna Lids": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/fashion/laguna-lids-discover-local-shops-offering-an-array-of-hats-this-summer/article_39b8e0bb-2043-456a-966c-b22551ceeffc.html

📸 by Teressa Foglia
✍️ by Ashley Ryan

Teressa Foglia

10/07/2025

Retro pieces revive classic charm in contemporary interiors.

Jen Samson, principal designer at Jen Samson Design, says vintage design also allows for a more sustainable approach to décor, breathing new life into pieces that might otherwise be forgotten. When incorporating this type of design into a home’s interior, she recommends starting with one or two statement vintage pieces—a stunning “found” chair, a unique credenza or a one-of-a-kind rug.

🏠 For more on retro home design, check out "Vintage Vibes": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/home_design/vintage-vibes-retro-pieces-revive-classic-charm-in-contemporary-interiors/article_e73d619e-1001-478d-9e72-49236f4b1787.html

📸 by Jen Samson Design
✍️ by Tanya A. Yacina

Jen Samson Design

10/07/2025

03/07/2025

With the opening of their 100th store and some new unique partnerships, gorjana’s 20th anniversary is proving to be a year of empowerment for women on and off the field.

“Cam[eron Brink (right)] is an inspiring force to so many girls and women across the country. We love that this partnership developed naturally, as Cam was already a customer at our Stanford store while she was in school. We couldn’t be more excited to have her representing our brand,” says founder Gorjana Reidel.

💍 Uncover more about all gorjana has going on in "A Legacy of Style": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/fashion/a-legacy-of-style-gorjanas-20th-anniversary-is-proving-to-be-a-year-of-empowerment/article_66a8d2e2-8eee-4877-9ec8-efd79ca94eb0.html

📸 by gorjana
✍️ by Justine Amodeo

gorjana Cameron Brink

27/06/2025

Embrace the bounty of local produce with salads that are vibrant and delicious this summer.

A decadent option awaits at this poolside eatery at Montage Laguna Beach. Overlook the sparkling ocean or refreshing swimming pool while enjoying the chopped lobster salad. “Mosaic’s chopped lobster salad is a standout for its bold contrast of flavors and textures—sweet mango, tangy grapefruit, buttery avocado and delicate lobster come together in perfect harmony,” says Miguel Ruiz, chef de cuisine at Mosaic Bar & Grille.

🥗 Find out more about summer salads in "Fresh Takes": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/eat_drink/fresh-takes-embrace-the-bounty-of-local-produce-with-salads-that-are-vibrant-and-delicious/article_08ce3986-0626-467e-9230-50166af90909.html

📸 by Montage Laguna Beach
✍️ by Ashley Ryan

Montage Laguna Beach

21/06/2025

Laguna Beach offers a plethora of parks in which to enjoy the great outdoors.

At the top of Park Avenue and you’ll find Alta Laguna Park, one of the most beloved recreation sites in town. At the edge of the road, there is an iconic location for sunset photos and a gateway to dozens of trails that connect into the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

🌳 Uncover more about Laguna's best outdoor spaces in "Park Place": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/community/park-place-laguna-beach-offers-a-plethora-of-parks-in-which-to-enjoy-the-great/article_88b6eacc-8c8d-40e2-8adc-42eb06c06818.html

📸 by Liam Tenney
✍️ by Dante Amodeo

13/06/2025

Our June/July 2025 issue is live!

In our summer edition, we explore Laguna's finest hat shops, the best parks for outdoor exploration and road trips down to Encinitas.

Elsewhere, you’ll find stories on gorjana's 20th anniversary, the perfect salads for summer, retro home design, costume concept artist Gina DeDomenico 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

11/06/2025

Elevate your home’s outdoor kitchen with tips from local design pros.

Deana Duffek, CEO and principal designer at Pure Design House, who has designed outdoor kitchens on both small and large scales, says that in addition to the kitchen itself, she leans toward natural materials—stone, wood— that mimic a home’s interior.

🏡 Learn more about outdoor kitchen design in "Cook Out": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/home_design/cook-out-elevate-your-home-s-outdoor-kitchen-with-tips-from-local-design-pros/article_d5d72ede-cebe-480e-894a-2093d0f9cba9.html

📸 by Darlene Halaby Photography/Courtesy of Deana Duffek
✍️ by Ashley Breeding

Pure Design House

04/06/2025

This spring, visit Laguna Beach art galleries to view stunning floral paintings.

Despite taking two very different approaches to their subject matter, artists Anna Kincaide (left) and Maria Bertrán (right) have one beautiful thing in common: They incorporate stunning florals into their artwork. From Kincaide’s feminine figures to Bertrán’s plein air masterpieces, their artwork serves as the perfect representation of the season’s renewing energy.

💐 Discover more about these artists in "Beautiful Blossoms": https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/laguna_beach_magazine/arts/beautiful-blossoms-this-spring-visit-laguna-beach-art-galleries-to-view-stunning-floral-paintings/article_0a2fb291-db34-4008-8575-9f4a856ca5df.html

📸 by JoAnne Artman Gallery(left) and Pacific Edge Gallery (right)
✍️ by Ashley Ryan

The JoAnne Artman Gallery Pacific Edge Gallery