Laguna Beach Living

NEAT BY NIKA // Sure, Laguna homes are seeping with character, but sometimes that character meets minimal space. Professional organizer has made it her mission to tidy up those small spaces, creating stylish and harmonious solutions for your treasures (and new memories to come).

Coming from a career in home staging, branching out on her own was the perfect transition during the pandemic when everyone found themselves at home.

Read the full article under our DESIGN section on LagunaBeachLiving.com.

HIKE CLUB // Come hike Valido Trail with us and on Saturday at 9am! Steep, fun, and pretty! Come alone or bring a friend!

CALIFORNIA COCKTAILS // Before you start Dry January we’ve teamed up with a few of our favorite California alcohol brands to share a variety of fun sips to cheer in the new year. // View all the cocktail recipes at LagunaBeachLiving.com under our EAT section.

LET IT GLOW // From magical light displays at historic landmarks, to twinkling installations at iconic harbors, here are the best places to see Christmas lights in South Orange County…🎄✨🎅🏻

Read the full article under the PLAY section of LagunaBeachLiving.com.

LAGUNA LAUGHTER CLUB // Join Jeffrey Briar every morning for 30 minutes of stress-free, judgment-free, and entirely free FUN! Sunday-Friday at 8:30am & 10am on Saturdays.
More details at LagunaBeachLiving.com 💻

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE // This year, we’re steering clear of Amazon and shopping local. Here are some of our fave local gifts to give this season — from beanies and to handblown glass creations and a California State Parks Pass.

Read the full article under the SHOP section of LagunaBeachLiving.com.

VEA NEWPORT // Had a blast checking out the newly renovated . Perfect for travelers passing through OC who want a central home base, or for locals who want a luxury staycation (their in-house spa, Spa VEA is 🔥and also offers day passes).

Read the full article under our STAY section at LagunaBeachLiving.com. 📸: 🖊️:

ALOHA // Not only was this thee most fun photoshoot we’ve ever done, it was so much fun getting to know the dancers behind .co. From dancing at parties at to ’s 70th birthday party, this OC based event company aims to bring Polynesian culture to life with their authentic traditions and fun atmosphere.

Whether it’s a birthday party, educational school assembly, or a quick Tahitian dance class with a Kardashian or two, they promise to add authentic magic to any event. // Read the full article on LagunaBeachLiving.com under our PLAY section. 📸:

SYV // We recently visited the Central Coast’s wine region and rounded up some of our favorite places to eat and drink across the 6 towns that make up the Santa Ynez Valley.

Whether you’re looking for an immersive wine tour at , chicken liver mousse from , a charcuterie workshop at , or breakfast and a horseback ride at , we’ve got you covered. (We also know the best pizza too, naturally…)

From November 3-6 will be hosting the festival, so if you’re thinking of heading up… the time is now!

BREAST CANCER // I don’t normally talk about being a breast cancer survivor… but I should, cause it’s amazing and lucky and something to be proud of.

When reached out and asked if I’d share my story as part of their Drink Pink campaign with I was nervous as heck but decided to do it because I want people to know how essential their health is, how crucial early detection is, and how important living a happy life is.

I poured my heart into this feature and that’s scary to share publicly, but hopefully it can motivate you to be proactive, know your body, and not spend your days doing something you don’t love.

For breast cancer awareness month, .living has teamed up with and for a giveaway. The winner will receive a Drink Pink Kit and a feature on LBL. (Giveaway is on Argaux’s feed and ends tonight.)

Additionally, they are donating 100% of proceeds of their Drink Pink Kit to City of Hope for breast cancer research.

Because ya’ll should care even when it’s not October. 💗

HAPPY HALLOWEEN // From our latest Puppy Picnic and all our amazing local vendors. // Our next one will be at Crescent Bay! Who wants to come? 🐩🐕🐕‍🦺🦮

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PHOTOGRAPHY // Kimberly M. Wang of recently moved to OC from New York where she earned a name for herself as a fine art photographer. Her photos are stories and she hopes to capture images that will be loved for generations to come. (The kind of photograph you get framed and hang above your fireplace mantle, the kind of photo your future grandkids will brag to their friends about.)

I got to spend time with Kimberly to talk about her journey with photography, discuss how her process is different than a typical photoshoot, and why having a photo that you really - truly - love of yourself is everything.

Read the full article “Creating Generational Photos with Eardog Productions” under the ART section of LagunaBeachLiving.com.

HUNTINGTON // This weekend is the 6th annual Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach… so if you’ve been hearing rumbling in the clouds that’s the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds showin’ their skills! If you made the trek to north OC and are wondering how else to spend your time in Surf City USA we rounded up some of our faves — from surf lessons to cocktails at to bonfires on the ocean firepits.

HIKE CLUB // Hike Club #2 is happening this Saturday. We’ll be hosting with and will be meeting at Top of the World trailhead off Alta Laguna Blvd near Alta Laguna Park. Who’s comin’?

BACK2SKOOL // Gone are the days of pencils and trapper keepers… sometimes you need some extra *you* stuff for back-to-school time.

Whether it’s a local coffee blend to get ya bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at 6am, a hydro-massage after you drop ‘em off, or a customized backpack so they look kool at skool — we got all the non-traditional stuff you never knew you needed.

MEAL PLANS // We are huge fans of personally tailored nutrition – we tried 5-days with in April and felt a major difference in our energy by day 3, so naturally, we needed more.

I’m currently doing a month-long program with Z.E.N. right now and have been loving all the healthy meals delivered to my door fresh each morning.

Read the full article on LagunaBeachLiving.com where we highlight the different plans Z.E.N. offers – from the Healthy Lifestyle plan to Vegetarian Select to a Weight Loss program that’s mind-blowing how delicious it is.

Use code LagunaBL10 for 10% off your order at ZenFoods.com — because it’s so much easier to eat healthy when a perfectly proportioned meal is just waiting for you in your fridge!

ALCHEMYPET // Colin Topham is a Laguna local on a mission to biohack a longer life for his pups.

Read about how a stint in Europe during the pandemic with his dog, Marley, motivated him to start , naturally-derived products that improve your pets health through formulations that focus on REVITALIZING, MOBILIZING, and RESTORING.

They even have a product for aging eyes (FOR SIGHT) that I’ve been spraying on one-eyed Beverly’s food every morning that’s definitely helping with her weepy 👁!

Read the full article under our WELLNESS section on LagunaBeachLiving.com or visit AlchemyPet.com to shop for your own pups. Whether they need inflammation management, gut support, stress balance, or an immunity boost they got you!

🐩🐩 // Why yes, yes we did have a 60’s themed puppy picnic and make the pups dress up groovy as heck. // Read about it under the PLAY section on LagunaBeachLiving.com.

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COVES // A few weeks ago we highlighted our favorite beaches in Laguna… but we purposely excluded coves because they need their own spotlight. They are, after all, Laguna’s specialty.

As author of the explains, “There is something intimate and protected about being in a cove that a large stretch of public beach just can’t offer.”

From the accessibility of Fisherman’s to the tidepools of Shaw’s to the very iconic home of Bette Davis overlooking Woods — check out our favorite Laguna Beach coves under the PLAY section on LagunaBeachLiving.com.

While there are over 30 beaches and coves in Laguna, these are a handful of our faves… which Laguna coves do you 🧡?

4J // Happy 4th of July! Quick reminder that tonight’s fireworks will begin at 9pm from Monument Point at Heisler Park. Parking everywhere is going to be 🤯 so utilize the Trolley if possible! The Coastal Route will run from 9:30-7pm and the Canyon Route from 8:30-7pm. Have fun! Be safe! Clean up after yourself! And see ya out there! 🇺🇸🌴🌊 // 📸:

HAIRZ // Because why shouldn’t you have every single color of hair possible? Thanks for always keepin’ my girls pretty and . 👩🏻‍🦰👩🏼👩🏻

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ALCOHOL-FREE // If there ever was a time to start / (?) the time is now. Our fave is closing its booze-free bottle shop on South Coast HWY and is doing a massive blowout sale where everything online is 40% off with code BRIGHTLIFE40. Alcohol-free wine, beer, spirits, they’ve curated the best of the NA space… and it’s honestly just as refreshing as the real thing. Visit BrightLifeBeverages.com to shop before they sell out of everything!

BEACHES // Choosing the best beaches when Laguna has so many is incredibly hard — so we asked founder to round up her faves. From Victoria’s Pirate Tower to Treasure Islands’ tide pools to beaches only accessed by the ominous “1,000” steps (really only 218), these are our picks. // What are your favorite beaches?

Stay tuned for our favorite Laguna coves coming next week!

KXFM // will be hosting an hour on Laguna’s own tomorrow (Monday) from 4-5pm to raise money for the station. She’s calling it “Situations with Susan” which we totally love love love. If you are going through a “situation” call and get her free advice. A Laguna local with offices in Corona Del Mar and Santa Monica, she’s a sought after hypnotherapist and has an incredible story which we can’t wait to share.

DADS // Did Father’s Day sneak up on you this year? Don’t worry, it got us too. Even though Sunday is right around the corner, we rounded up some Laguna Beach / OC businesses packed with great gifts and experiences (and most offer same-day pickup)!

MIMI & RAE // After decades in the fashion industry, Mimi left the big box names of department stores to start a boutique with her daughter, Raechel. Located at 664 S Coast Hwy (directly across from ), the duo has created a gorgeous and light space with a coastal vibe. Their mission is to source women-owned brands with a sustainable focus and it’s so much fun browsing around while they share each brand’s story. // Read the full article at LagunaBeachLiving.com under our SHOP section. 📸:

BRIGHT LIFE // were pioneers in the non alcoholic beverage space and was the first alcohol-free bottle shop in California. They did an amazing job with the space and created such a welcoming atmosphere to pop in and taste test new spirits. (NA Gin & Tonics are our jam!!) We loved getting to know Jonny, Natalia and their adorable baby and are excited for their next adventure in this space where they will be developing products of their own, including never-before-seen non alcoholic options.

They are having a blow out sale right now to make room for their next adventure and are offering 35% off every online order over $100 using code BRIGHTLIFE35OFF. Or just pop by the shop at 1854 S Coast Hwy. Cheers! 🍾

TOWER23 // Sometimes a solo vacation is all ya need! I recently went on a to San Diego to experience and left feeling 💯. Located right on the beach in the heart of Pacific Beach it was a perfect reset — I biked, ran, ate healthy food, watched sunsets, ordered room service and almost didn’t leave. Read about my experience at LagunaBeachLiving.com under the STAY section.

MEMORIAL DAY // So much more than a 3 day weekend, today is for remembering those who have died in the line of duty protecting our country. The Laguna Beach American Legion will conduct a ceremony today at 11am at Monument Point in Heisler Park to honor those who have fallen. // Today is for remembering and being thankful for what we have. 🧡 to all. // 📸: