Diane, Author at The Best of Laguna Beach

Willamette Valley Wine Tour: Duke’s Family Vineyards

by Diane | Dec 12, 2015 | Di Wanders

Diane’s note: A couple weeks ago, when I was visiting family in Oregon’s famous Willamette Valley, I decided to make a day of it with three “VIP wine tastings” … and took my brother, Rob, along to all of them. This review covers Archery Summit in Dayton, Oregon. ...

Waffle Winter Wonderland Dec 19th

by Diane | Dec 7, 2015 | Best Activities, Holiday Events & Gifts

The Laguna Beach Ranch Team with Chef Camron Woods is unveil a family must tradition in Laguna Beach: Waffle Winter Wonderland on December 19th. (Now, who can possibly miss THIS?) The event will begin at 8:00 a.m., with an elaborate waffle bar that includes mounds of...

January’s Jazz Season Returns from Laguna Beach Live!

by Diane | Dec 7, 2015 | Arts + Laguna Culture

Laguna Beach Live! recently announced its new line up for its jazz season series, Jazz Wednesdays Winter 2016. The season returns to our Laguna Canyon cool event facility [seven-degrees], 891 Laguna Canyon Rd. for seven concerts, January 20 – April 13. This...

Gingerbread Dude Cocktail Returning to Starfish??

by Diane | Dec 1, 2015 | Best Restaurants, Holiday Events & Gifts

Could it be true? Could my most favorite holiday cocktail in all of Laguna Beach – the Gingerbread Dude – actually be returning this Friday, Dec. 4th, to Starfish Asian Cuisine? Be still my happily pattering heart. Just as Frosty the Snowman promises he’ll...

Crystal Cove Tree Lighting on Dec. 6th

by Diane | Dec 1, 2015 | Best Activities, Holiday Events & Gifts

Here’s one of my most favorite holiday traditions in Laguna Beach – The annual Crystal Cove tree lighting event. It takes place on Saturday, Dec 5 in the Historic District. The day will kick off with a holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring local...

Hospitality Night & Santa Parade Returns This Friday!

by Diane | Dec 1, 2015 | Best Activities, Best Hotels Laguna Beach, Holiday Events & Gifts

Our Laguna Beach annual Hospitality Night happens Friday, Dec. 4th, 5-10 p.m. Normally, it’s one of the coolest parties we have going on each year, and we have thousands of visitors join us to celebrate. While Santa’s arrival at 6:00 p.m. is definitely a...

Cocoa, Cookies & Carols at Hotel Laguna

by Diane | Nov 29, 2015 | Best Activities, Best Hotels Laguna Beach, Holiday Events & Gifts

Hotel Laguna will be ringing in the holidays on the evenings of Thursday, Dec. 3rd (Art Walk Night) and Friday, Dec. 4th (Hospitality Night) with a holiday open house in its historical lobby. As you join the throngs for Art Walk and Hospitality Night, be sure to drop...

Montage Sip and Savor Series Returns with Fun Holiday Classes

by Diane | Nov 26, 2015 | Best Activities, Holiday Events & Gifts

Once again, the Montage Laguna Beach is offering its “Montage Sip and Savor”series this holiday season. For the record, I will continue to lament the loss of their “Holiday Meats” class, which was taught by Loft Executive Chef Casey Overton. It...

Ho-Ho-Holiday Savings on Laguna’s Bestselling Guidebook!

by Diane | Nov 25, 2015 | Holiday Events & Gifts

Thanks for making The Best of Laguna Beach the worldwide bestselling resource book on Laguna Beach! Apparently, all sorts of people want to know a resident’s unpaid, objective opinion on all the best dining, happy hours, entertainment, events and activities of...

Hand-Designed Holiday Cards Selling Like Hot Cakes

by Diane | Nov 23, 2015 | Holiday Events & Gifts

Every now and then in a lifetime, you meet a really rare and wonderful creature, and Laguna-raised Kaj Garmshausen is exactly that. The dude is the happiest human on the planet, and you can’t help but feel better any time he’s in your presence. Kaj is an...

Montage Sponsors Holiday Concert in Lieu of Tree Lighting Event

by Diane | Nov 22, 2015 | Best Activities, Holiday Events & Gifts

Sadly, the big annual tree lighting event at the Montage Laguna Beach got to be so overrun with thousands of people that the resort wasn’t able to safely provide the event any longer. So, this year, they’re trying something a little different – and...

Grab This Thanksgiving Morning Treat

by Diane | Nov 21, 2015 | Best Activities, Holiday Events & Gifts

If I were in Laguna Beach on Thanksgiving morning, I would SO take advantage of this offer! On Thanksgiving morning, take a selfie of yourself with the turkey you’re tucking into the oven … and then head on down to The Ranch for breakfast. Enjoy Camron...

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