If nothing else, the Laguna Beach “Winter Fantasy” Festival on the Sawdust grounds will convince you that Laguna is filled to the brim with extraordinary artistic talent. And, once you’ve decided that you just might have graduated beyond giving gifts...
“Bookstore” Bindi Exercises More Than Sheer Intellect Dogs Who Brunch SeriesHeisler Park, Laguna Beach Often spotted at the Laguna Beach Books store in Laguna’s “HIP District,” 3-year-old Labradoodle Bindi commonly takes a break from...
[singlepic id=127 w=320 h=240 float=left] During the holiday season in Laguna Beach, we take on many of the characteristics of Seuss’ Whoville. In fact, now that I think about it … and given the Christmas warmth-and-cheer freak that I am … it could be why I...
Here I am, filled to the brim, on Thanksgiving night and waiting for “Elf” to begin (which I’ve only seen 32 times). Tonight, I’m nowhere near the homefires of Laguna Beach – I’m hollering in from Newberg, Oregon, where my beloved Mama and brother and sis-in-law live...
New To Our Planet, Rolli the Pup Dogs Who BrunchMain Beach, Laguna Beach Eleven-month old Rolli wisely decided on sand over snow when he “chose” his Laguna Beach-based people. This Bernese Mountain pup has taken to Laguna like a fish to water, and his...
Time once again for “Di’s 5” – at least five events or things to do in Laguna Beach the weekend of Nov. 19-21. Get on down here! Fri, Nov. 19 – A great evening for you and the kids – Charlotte’s Web At Laguna Playhouse, the Youth Theatre’s...
[singlepic id=119 w=320 h=240 float=left] Since opening its doors in 1920, The Laguna Beach Laguna Playhouse has consistently produced critically acclaimed work. In 1989, the Playhouse introduced a Youth Theater, which is now considered a leading premier theatre for...
[singlepic id=121 w=320 h=240 float=left] Truly one of the more eclectic events, in all of Laguna Beach, the monthly Full Moon Drum Circle at Aliso Beach comes compliments of Billy Fried’s LaVida Laguna adventure company. Years ago, Billy began a drum circle at...
If you’re one of those types who buys socks and coffee makers for people at the holidays, this column is not for you. You’ll have absolutely no interest in going to Laguna Beach’s annual “Winter Fantasy” on the Sawdust Art Festival...
During the holiday season in Laguna Beach, be sure to look UP to connect with the very roots of our fine city – nearly 400 hand-painted Holiday Palettes! As you most likely know, before she was an international beach mecca or an MTV reality show favorite, Laguna Beach...
This event somehow missed my radar on this week’s “Di’s 5 – What to do this Weekend in Laguna Beach” – and it’s important! So, one of my most favorite people on the planet is a gentleman I met at one of our South Laguna beach...
I’ve had a lot of readers asking me for weekend tips and hints, so I’ve decided to start a “Di’s Five” column to give you at least five different activities and places to check out in Laguna Beach each weekend … this will be SO MUCH MORE successful if you keep feeding...