Author: Laguna Beach Magazine

December 2023/January 2024 – Laguna Beach Magazine | Firebrand Media LLC

An overview of the Sunset Villas at Costa Elena | Photo by Costa Elena Rent or buy a luxury villa at Costa Elena to enjoy pristine landscapes, dynamic wildlife and endless adventures in Costa Rica. By Ashley Ryan With volcanoes covered in thick layers of clouds, lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, Read More

Crisped to perfection and slathered in unique sauces, drumettes in Laguna are finger-licking good. By Ashley Ryan Fried chicken wings are a quintessential American classic, served at barbecues and on menus across the country. But local chefs are putting their own spin on them, with Laguna Beach restaurants serving up Read More

A space designed by Therese Carmel Bespoke Interiors | Photo by Karyn Millet Meet the fresh faces redefining Laguna Beach home design aesthetics. By Tanya A. Yacina Step into the world of restyled home spaces with some of the newest interior designers in Laguna Beach. These creative visionaries bring a Read More

In this design, McDennon incorporated natural wood in a slatted ceiling and artisanal reclaimed teak coffee table, in addition to using renewable cork wallpaper and a floating marble cabinet. | Photo by Konrad Sliwiak From design to construction, consider these elements to help create cleaner, less toxic living spaces. By Read More

John Barber has enjoyed a long career as a glass blower in Laguna Beach. Glass blower and pyrographic artist John Barber discusses his lengthy history in Laguna and the impact that being part of this community has had on him. By Ashley Ryan It’s been nearly five decades since Laguna Read More

Julie Laughton, a local interior designer and general contractor The general contractor and interior designer shares what she loves about working in Laguna and creating custom dream homes for clients. By Sharon Stello With more than 1,000 custom homes and remodels under her belt, Julie Laughton continues to seamlessly handle Read More

The Spicy Tuna (left) and Sir Melvin (back right) sandwiches with pasta salad at Wigz | Photo by Ashley Ryan Wigz deli serves up tasty sandwiches, beer and more in a former wig shop. By Sharon Stello On the wall in Wigz sandwich shop, a sign reads “Charles’ Wigs”—paying homage Read More

A class at the LiveMettaLaguna Beach yoga studio | Photo by Megan Ervoes Find serenity through yoga at LiveMetta Laguna Beach. By Jessie Dax-Setkus thy Farnsworth and her husband, Chris—co-owners of LiveMetta Laguna Beach, the yoga studio in the north part of town that took over the former OM yoga Read More

LagunaTunes Community Chorus, shown at a past performance, recently marked its 20th anniversary. | Photo by LagunaTunes Director of the LagunaTunes Community Chorus, Bob Gunn, delves into detail about the nonprofit’s purpose, history and focus on camaraderie. By Izzy De Leon Performing two local concerts each year and participating in Read More