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A Preview of This Summer's Festival of Arts
Since 1932, Laguna's legendary outdoor art festival has brought together the finest California artists in a setting unlike anything else in the country.
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Photographer Don Murray fell in love with Southern California 25 years ago and never really left. Now, from his home in Laguna Beach, he chases the light the rest of us simply walk past.
Open the maps app, switch to satellite, and start looking. Laguna Beach's most fascinating homes aren't the ones you see from the street — they're the ones that reveal themselves only from above.
Heidi Miller has been a Laguna Beach business owner for more than four decades. But her most remarkable work happens far from the shop floor — as a bone marrow donor, kidney donor, and founder of the LifeSavers Foundation.
For more than two decades, Master Jeff Kash has been teaching far more than martial arts at Laguna Beach Dojo — he's been building discipline, confidence, and community one black belt at a time.
Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Southern California, Laguna Canyon Foundation stands as a beacon of environmental conservation — working tirelessly to ensure the beauty of the South Coast Wilderness endures.
Growing up in Irvine, Lauren Segal always felt an innate need to help others. Today, her nonprofit Give a Beat is using music production and DJing to transform the lives of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated youth in California.
Rafael Pozas, CEO of Plus Höme Housing Solutions, has built a reputation as Laguna Beach's go-to expert on Accessory Dwelling Units — guiding homeowners from design through permits to a finished backyard home.
Since 2014, Powur has been on a mission to accelerate renewable energy adoption worldwide — and Laguna Beach's own Rick Santa Maria is bringing their cloud-based, no-warehouse solar model right to your doorstep.
As the executive director of two Laguna Beach nonprofits, Shadi Pourkashef is often asked: can kindness really solve big problems? Her answer — rooted equally in quantum physics and lived experience — is a resounding yes.
The Wyland Foundation's work goes far beyond world-famous whale murals — in the past year alone, it has mobilized over 400,000 action commitments for water conservation and reached millions through education and public art.
Beyond its pristine beaches and world-class art scene, Laguna Beach has long attracted a roster of famous residents — from golden age Hollywood stars to celebrated authors — each drawn to the same irresistible combination of beauty and community.
When you hear that Unconditional Rescue specializes in senior and disabled dogs, you might expect a sad story. You'd be wrong. This Laguna Beach nonprofit is one of the most joyful places you'll ever visit.
Tucked away at the Laguna Beach Library, a magical 1,800-square-foot world of fairy homes, pollinator plants, and butterfly wings has been delighting children and families for a decade — and it just keeps growing.
As your elected city clerk, I'm here to share the insider tips that help both residents and visitors make the most of this extraordinary coastal community — from free festival entry to where to get married with a view.
Founded by 14 local women in 1952, the Assistance League of Laguna Beach has spent more than seven decades turning caring into action — clothing children, funding scholarships, and supporting families in need right here in our community.
From protecting ocean ecosystems to housing homeless cats, these ten Laguna Beach nonprofits are quietly shaping the community's character and future.
From a classy family-owned tasting room to the only true winery in Orange County, these five Laguna Beach wine spots offer something for every palate.
From cliffside cocktail lounges to intimate spots tucked above the break, these restaurants define what it means to dine by the sea.
The museum's landmark new show explores the painters who made Laguna famous — and the living artists who carry their legacy into the present.
A new generation of chefs is building direct relationships with local farms, fishing boats, and foragers — and it's changing what dinner in Laguna tastes like.
Architect David M. Parker has spent over three decades designing distinctly personal homes in Laguna Beach, guided by the belief that great architecture begins with listening.
From a seven-year-old co-authoring a medical pamphlet to leading a full-service web design agency for women entrepreneurs, Lindsay DeLong has always known words have power.
Raised on his father's hillside construction sites, second-generation builder Coby Laird approaches every Laguna Beach home as a unique expression of the client who will live in it.
From hidden coves locals keep to themselves to the world's only live-figure art show, a lifelong resident shares the insider guide to experiencing Laguna Beach at its best.
Since 1975, the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter has given sick, injured, and abandoned animals a second chance — with an 80% owner reclaim rate that is remarkable for a town this size.
We Love Laguna Beach founder Jennifer Halbert shares the vision behind the magazine and her own journey from Florida to the shores of one of California's most beloved coastal towns.
Marine artist Wyland has painted more than 100 life-sized whale murals across the globe — but it was a single sighting off the Laguna Beach coast that changed his life forever.
Private chef Jenny Lesch shares her signature recipe pairing citrus-marinated Chilean sea bass with a vibrant Thai mango salad — an elegant dish built for Laguna's coastal lifestyle.
After 27 years as a private investigator, Susan Cavka turned her problem-solving instincts toward a new frontier: helping people rewrite the subconscious beliefs that hold them back.
After the Pacific Coast Highway opened in the 1920s, Laguna Beach quietly became the preferred retreat of Hollywood's biggest names — and some of their legendary homes still stand today.
After her partner Stu Saffer's passing, Shaena Stabler took the helm of Laguna Beach's beloved community newspaper — and found a way to honor him every single day.
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