Diane Armitage
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This Week in Laguna Beach: Restaurant Rumors Running Wild
This weekend, a large ad in the OC Register noted that Stonefire Grill was expanding to Brea this fall and, then, to Laguna in early 2019. Really? A 12th location for Stonefire Grill here in Laguna? Well … no. After jumping on the phone to chat with the City and the...
Locals Rejoice: 230 Forest’s Happy Hour Blooms Again
If you’re a Laguna local, this might be the first week you’ve emerged from your home since the first week of June. I understand. I’ve harbored myself, too, in my South Laguna home, escaping when necessary to the south until the “all-clear” sirens began blaring from...
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Film Night This Thursday Offers Rare Hollywood Treat: Nelson Coates
Every once in a rare while, you meet someone who has the coolest job in the world. In my world, that’s Nelson Coates. And he’s talking about his coolest job at the Laguna Art Museum THIS Thursday, Oct. 20th. Trust me – this is going to be one of the most interesting...
Make a Point to See the Live Painting at This Week’s Plein Air!
This weekend, I had a very rare head cold and missed – for the first time in 12 years – the opening of the Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational. Believe me, this did nothing to improve my mood. I love the Plein Air Invitational. In my small opinion, I think it’s one of...
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Best hiking/biking Laguna Beach – Top of World!
I just spent another Saturday morning at Laguna Beach’s Top of the World (we locals call it T.O.W.) and, frankly, it’s a respectable network of hills and trails in its own right. Aptly named, T.O.W. sits at the top of Park Avenue overlooking all of Laguna Beach – get yourself on Park Avenue and simply wind past Laguna Beach high school …
Laguna Beach sunsets are rockin’!
This Laguna Beach sunset photo is dedicated to my LagunaBeachBest subscriber Mark C., who’s been hit with yet another blizzard in Boston. We’re thinking of you …
Dogs Who Brunch – Hobi
Hobi, a Harlequin Great Dane, adores the good life. He began his life in Napa Valley, moved to Corona Del Mar as a pup (where he still resides), and loves leisurely strolls with his people in Laguna Beach on a regular basis. Still a pup in dog years, he’s reached his full, lumbering growth height-wise, but . . .
Best photo and art workshops Laguna Beach
If your New year’s resolution includes improving your game in digital photography, editing the photos you’ve actually taken (Adobe Photoshop), or vastly improving your oil or acrylic painting prowess, then you want to look into Mary Gulino’s new round of workshops in Laguna Beach …
Laguna Canyon Spa – just $45 when you book TODAY, Tues, Jan 11th
This morning, the Laguna Canyon Spa released a super-sweet deal – but you have to act on it NOW, TODAY (Tues, Jan 11)! For $45, you receive a 50-minute massage or facial – that’s at least 50% off their usual pricing!
Best live music in Laguna Beach? The Sunday Service at Marine Room!
Because Billy is a seriously accomplished drummer in the L.A.-and-beyond world, and because he and my buddy GF used to be residents here, there was really no other option than to begin the birthday festivities at our famous Laguna Beach “Sunday Service.” That’s right. This Sunday Service has been going on for 20 years (this June), and residents here attend religiously, let me tell you …
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