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Gu Ramen Noodles Past 3-Year Anniversary in Laguna Beach
Three years ago just before the 4th of July, Gu Ramen Taps and Tapas quietly opened its doors in Laguna Beach. Well … they tried to be quiet. They didn't even have a sign up. But, their predictions that Laguna Beach needed a noodle shop proved true. In a matter of...
Chef Craig Strong Names New Restaurant, Menu
This press just in on Chef Craig Strong's move to the old Taverna location (See our initial breaking news story on July 3rd here.) Chef Craig Strong, after serving nine years as executive chef at award-winning Studio restaurant, is opening and cheffing his own...
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Giant Outrigger Race Paddles Through Laguna This Saturday
This Saturday, August 6th, something really big will be swimming in our Laguna waters. All 32 of the Southern California Outrigger Paddling Clubs begin the most strenuous part of their summer season – the 9-man relay race – in the annual Whitey Harrison Canoe Classic...
Wyland Turns 60, Throws Painting Party on Sunday
Laguna's most famous artist, Wyland, has been hanging out in his "hometown" these last few weeks as his 60th birthday approaches. I've bumped into him a couple of times at restaurants or the Pageant Festival grounds, and he is definitely not showing his biological...
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Stand Up Paddle in Laguna Beach making all the right waves
I gotta tell you . . . . the new Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Company here in Laguna Beach has been making all the right waves since its arrival early this year. These young guys walked in, took over one of the largest empty galleries in town, and immediately set to work befriending the Laguna Beach locals and providing a plethora of boards, paddles and VERY patient classes for the newest craze in the surf industry. So, I’m not at all surprised to see them step in and do it right during our upcoming Laguna Beach Hospitality Night this Friday night …
Dogs Who Brunch – Bindi
Often spotted at the Laguna Beach Books store in Laguna’s “HIP District,” 3-year-old Labradoodle Bindi commonly takes a break from the books for her second-favorite pastime, Frisbee on Laguna’s beaches … in Laguna’s hills … and an any grassy slope she can find. Chicago-born Bindi flew to Laguna Beach as …
Dogs Who Brunch – Rolli
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 …
Di’s 5: What to Do in Laguna Beach Nov. 19-21
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 for Charlotte’s Web, the fabulous Winter Sawdust festival for pre-holiday shopping, candle-making with your kids, a full-moon hike and the so-cool vibe of our resident Full Moon Drum Circle! See details …
At Laguna Playhouse, Charlotte’s weaves one more weekend
At the Laguna Beach laguna Playhouse, Charlotte’s Web the Musical is getting rave reviews – now it’s your chance to add to the “rave” before its final curtains close …
Laguna Beach Full Moon Drum Circle returns this weekend!
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 …
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