Newport Dunes inflatable water park Memorial Day is known as the unofficial kickoff to summer, but Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is making it official with the seasonal opening May 26-29 of the resort’s Inflatable Water Park, Tunes at the Dunes live entertainment series and a variety of family-friendly outdoor experiences. Read More
The reggae-pop group Iration is bringing good vibes to the BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach this weekend. The group’s lead singer and guitarist Micah Pueschel joined us live ahead of their appearance to discuss the band’s longevity and their upcoming tour. And just for Music Fest Fridays, the group shared Read More
Pacifica softball players celebrate after Thursday’s comeback playoff win. (Photos courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone). It was a quintessential example of Yogi Berra’s famous declaration “it ain’t over till it’s over.” Trailing by four runs after one inning, Pacifica rallied to edge La Mirada, 6-5, in eight innings Read More
Sarah Durand, executive director of SchoolPower | Photo by Blue Sky’s Studio SchoolPower supports local campuses with community-minded programs. By Tanya A. Yacina Since 1981, SchoolPower, a nonprofit foundation that has been elevating the well-being of school-aged children through educational programing and grants, has worked to unite the community to Read More
The Laguna Beach Library interior | Photo by OC Public Libraries Laguna Beach Library, which marked a major milestone this year, goes far beyond books in connecting with the community. By Tanya A. Yacina Since 1921, the Laguna Beach Library has been an institution empowering and enriching the community. Its Read More
Dick Metz with Patty (Krause) Gerstle on the beach in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1959 | Photo by Surfing Heritage and Culture Center/Dick Metz Collection/shacc.org Dick Metz went on a worldwide wave-riding expedition in the late 1950s that helped to inspire the film “The Endless Summer.” By Sharon Stello Read More
Finney’s Crafthouse dishes (clockwise from bottom right) including Buffalo cauliflower, cheesesteak eggrolls, mini lobster rolls, carnitas nachos, beer and a sour | Photo by Ashley Ryan Finney’s Crafthouse serves over 30 local beers on tap, plus creative burgers, pizza and more, in a restored historic building. By Sharon Stello With Read More
An aerial rendering of Pacific Marine Mammal Center’s expansion project | Photo by Gary Headrick Pacific Marine Mammal Center CEO Glenn Gray talks about the organization’s expansion project, plans to save water and future goals. By Sharon Stello After celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center Read More
Kalani Storch (left), owner of LO Cal Tattoo, works on a client’s arm design. Tattoos provide a lasting way to express personality, memorialize loved ones, mark a milestone or simply showcase a beautiful design on the body. By Tanya A. Yacina People choose to get tattoos for many reasons—to memorialize Read More
A Laguna Canyon Foundation hike | Photo by Derek Breaux Explore the best local trails and get a workout at the same time with Fitness Hikes led by the Laguna Canyon Foundation. By Jessie Dax-Setkus and Laguna Beach Magazine Staff One of the best things about living in Orange County Read More
