Just before Christmas, I was chatting with Mr. “H,” the dear Mr. Hofmann who took over as COO a few years ago at the Hotel Laguna. He mentioned that they never see enough of the Laguna locals. True, my BFF, Lisa, and I stop in at the Ocean View Bar & Grille once...
In 1871, she welcomed the first home in Laguna Beach. Now – 142 years later – she will play host to Laguna’s last, great resort. It’s a fitting honor for this grand dame, who’s so reticent of the spotlight that most people drive right past her without even looking in...
This coming weekend in Laguna Beach, several great entities here are joining forces with Visit Laguna Beach, our Visitor’s Bureau, in a number of great culinary events. Titled Celebrate Great Taste: A Three-Day Culinary Adventure, the list is long and...
This week, a few of my readers had me looking for live music in Laguna Beach that didn’t necessarily involve a “club” scene. Granted, the Laguna Beach Music Festival debuts next Monday, Feb. 3rd, and that’s a whole LOT of music … and...
Initially, when Casa Laguna’s Executive Chef Sarah Keenen told me she was raised by “militant hippies,” I thought we had a classic oxymoron in play. As it turns out, Chef Sarah is all about the healthiest organic food you can find. Raised by both a...
It was such a beautiful morning today that I decided to forego the usual rush to early spin class at Art of Fitness. Instead, it was time for a little French Press (Laguna Coffee roast, of course), and some time on my beach … and a chat with my new coffee buddy...