Cowhide Golf Covers
Elevate your golf bag with handmade Columbian cowhide headcovers (starting at $125) that you can’t find anywhere else in the country besides Bentgrass Golf Supply. Each headcover is unique, so no one will have one exactly like yours. You’ll also find a cowhide golf bag ($1,700), a weekender bag ($900), and a seven-club bag ($750). Don’t miss the rack of stylish vintage golf clothes.
2944 Randolph Ave., Costa Mesa
bentgrassgolfsupply.com
Highly Anticipated Return
“Make them laugh, make them cry, make them wait.” Barnes & Noble quoted Charles Dickens on its Instagram post teasing the summer opening of the bookstore, along with its signature B&N Cafe, in the Macy’s Home wing of South Coast Plaza. And we were happy to wait for its return (the company used to have a location at nearby Metro Pointe). After all, the shopping center hasn’t had a bookstore since Borders went out of business some 15 years ago.
3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa
barnesandnoble.com
Japanese Tableware
Shop a variety of Japanese home goods at Orange Market Tableware, including items from Japanese artisans such as handblown glass cups and whisky glasses, silk scarves, dessert plates decorated with bears, and more. You can also browse through Kagami Crystal, incense holders, and even perfume. Each store also hosts pop-ups and art exhibitions, such as an “Awakened in Spring” Japanese Exclusive Artists Exhibition, which featured works by three artists.
15333 Culver Drive, Irvine
735 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine
orangemarkettableware.com
Credit: CoveCo-Working Spot by the Beach
Opt for a day pass ($40) or a membership (starting at $300 per month) to join fellow remote workers at Cove in Laguna Beach. Amenities include a private Zoom room, kitchenette with espresso and tea, fast WiFi, and optional perks such as discounts on studio rentals and a dedicated desk, depending on which package you select. Cove also hosts special events, including yoga classes, improv shows, and sound baths. You can even book the studio for a photoshoot (starting at $120).
1105 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
covelaguna.com
Jewelry Workshop
Ever wonder what it would be like to create your own jewelry? Gem Studio hosts silversmithing and charm workshops (starting at $25). Sift through thousands of semi-precious gems and create everything from rings, pet collars, and bracelets to earrings, pendants, bolo ties, key chains, and even cuff links. The workshops range from one to three hours, and you’ll work with an instructor who will help bring your design to life.
766 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine
gemstudio.com
Credit: See SeaWaterproof Bling
Head to Pacific City to shop See Sea’s waterproof jewelry collection that’s made to hold up against daily life, including sweaty workouts at the gym and summer days in the ocean. The company uses materials such as surgical-grade stainless steel and applies a PVD gold coating, which makes the pieces maintain their color. In fact, you can rest assured that your necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, and anklets will last as See Sea offers a one-year color warranty. Should your piece fade, they’ll replace it.
21010 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
shopseesea.com
Mobile Pearl Jewelry
Visit Orange County Pearls in Dana Point—or book the team for your next event—to craft pearl jewelry. First, you’ll select an oyster and open it to reveal the pearl inside. Next, you’ll choose from a selection of high-quality settings, including necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Then a team member will help you design your item. At the end, you’ll have your own piece of pearl jewelry that is unique to you.
34118 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
orangecountypearls.com
Premium Swim Fins
Made from 100 percent Malaysian rubber, Yucca’s premium swim fins (starting at $90) have been tested by lifeguards, divers, and swimmers. The fins come in a variety of flexible options such as Ultra Soft Flex, Super Flex, Standard Flex, and Soft Flex—Yucca even offers a video to help you decide which one is right for your needs—as well as short blades, which allow for more speed and control, and long fins for power and distance.
2380 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa
yuccafins.com
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