Best Events
Yappy Hour
The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana PointBark your calendar to join other canines and their companions to sniff and schmooze at Yappy Hour at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel (in Dana Point). Haute hounds enjoy lapping up libations, while human guests relax with a glass of Mutt Lynch wine or a refreshing cocktail featuring Tito's Vodka. Beer and a selection of barbecue […]
Wine & Chocolate Tastings + Steely Dan Tribute
festival of arts pageant of the masters 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, United StatesMy favorite weekly event at the Festival of Art? Easy. Thursday evening’s “Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate.” It's a great evening of wine and chocolate tastings, with great music to boot! I’m not sure that this event needs a lot of salesmanship. When you have art, live jazz, wine and chocolate at your disposal for […]
Bioluminescence Cruise
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, United StatesThere’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon in the unique night ocean tour with the Ocean Institute. Come aboard the R/V Sea Explorer off the coast of Dana Point to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds, sea […]
Kayak Harbor Tour
Join the Ocean Institute for a tour around Dana Point Harbor. This program includes: - 2 hour interactive tour around the Dana Point Harbor - A history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem - Admission to the Ocean Institute - Ocean Institute baseball cap and bag All experience levels are welcome. Must be at […]
Crazy Rich Asians Debut (Go Nelson Coates!)
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I’m a crazy, adoring fan of Nelson Coates, a Laguna beach resident who happens to be an uber-talented Production Designer for many of Hollywood’s blockbuster films. On August 15th, Crazy Rich Asians, the movie that is already being called the “2018 Summer Rom-Com Winner” debuts, […]
Wine & Chocolate Tastings + Bill Cantos, Mari Falcone
festival of arts pageant of the masters 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, United StatesMy favorite weekly event at the Festival of Art? Easy. Thursday evening’s “Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate.” It's a great evening of wine and chocolate tastings, with great music to boot! I’m not sure that this event needs a lot of salesmanship. When you have art, live jazz, wine and chocolate at your disposal for […]
“The Vic” – World’s Largest Skim Contest
Aliso Creek Beach 31131 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, United StatesIn May this year, the Pros' United Skim Tour began 2018's seasonal run for the crown at a full-on gallop. The Tour hits both coasts, with Cabo San Lucas and Santa Cruz early in the season, followed by East Coast Outer Banks (NC) and Dewey Beach, Delaware continuing to rack up points for frontrunners. Nothing, however is […]
Ruben Flores’ Garden Walk
Years ago, Ruben Flores of Laguna Nursery fame started the Garden Walk at his original location at Mountain and Coast Highway and continued the tradition after moving the nursery to North Laguna at Jasmine. Every time I go on these walks, I have so much darned fun. Ruben is a walking Wiki of every imaginable tree, shrub, […]
Ohio Buckeyes Season Kickoff Party – Skyloft
Skyloft 422S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, United StatesAt Long Last - FOOTBALL IS BACK! The OSU Buckeye Viewing Parties at Skyloft are back! Skyloft Laguna Beach is the Buckeyes “SKYBOX” for every single football game, beginning on Sept. 1st and running through the Big Ten Conference Championship on December 1st. Skyloft is a designated game watch location of the Ohio State Alumni Club […]
Festival Runway Show
festival of arts pageant of the masters 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, United StatesOn Saturday, August 19, the Festival of Arts will hold its annual Festival Runway Fashion Show from noon to 3 p.m. Highlighting creativity, sustainability and innovation, the Festival Runway Fashion Show has grown in popularity year after year. Now in its tenth year, the competition is more exciting than ever as Festival artists compete to […]
Wine & Chocolate Tastings + LA Collective
festival of arts pageant of the masters 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, United StatesMy favorite weekly event at the Festival of Art? Easy. Thursday evening’s “Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate.” It's a great evening of wine and chocolate tastings, with great music to boot! I’m not sure that this event needs a lot of salesmanship. When you have art, live jazz, wine and chocolate at your disposal for […]
Birthday Party – Laguna Art Museum
Laguna Art Museum 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna BeachTo celebrate the 100th birthday of the Laguna Beach Art Association, the Laguna Art Museum will host a free day with art activities, docent tours, and special giveaways.