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Luciana’s Ristorante in Dana Point Wins 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

06.27.25

Luciana’s Ristorante in Dana Point has once again earned Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 2025, a prestigious honor recognizing the world’s top restaurants for wine.

The award celebrates Luciana’s commitment to pairing its elevated Italian cuisine with an exceptional, 300-bottle wine list that spans over 10 countries. Curated to complement the menu’s Northern Italian flavors—with modern touches by Michelin-trained Executive Chef Luis Sandoval—the list includes selections from esteemed producers and regions rarely found in local shops or everyday settings.

Presented annually by Wine Spectator, the Award of Excellence highlights restaurants with thoughtfully curated programs featuring at least 90 wines that align in quality, variety, and pricing with their cuisine. Luciana’s stands out with its global range, from approachable selections to collector-worthy finds.

Luciana’s Ristorante has been a landmark in Dana Point’s historic Lantern District since 1983, earning a loyal following for its welcoming atmosphere, refined Italian dishes, and award-winning hospitality.

Luciana’s Ristorante
24312 Del Prado Ave., Dana Point, CA
Mon–Thurs: 5–8:30 p.m. | Fri–Sat: 5–9:30 p.m. | Sun: 5–8:30 p.m.
lucianas.com | (949) 661-6500

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Celebrate the Fourth from Offshore 9’s Rooftop in Huntington Beach

06.27.25

This Independence Day, watch the fireworks light up the coast from Orange County’s highest rooftop lounge. Offshore 9, perched atop The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, will host a one-of-a-kind Fourth of July celebration from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4.

Guests will enjoy sweeping ocean views, a live DJ, and front-row seats to the Huntington Beach fireworks show—all from a stylish rooftop setting. Admission starts at $59 per person and includes access to Offshore 9, a signature “Glow-in-the-Cloud” sparkler cocktail, and Seafood Chowder Tots. A special holiday menu featuring All-American classics will also be available for purchase.

Groups can elevate the evening with premium seating packages, including:

General Admission – $59 per guest (50 available)

Lounge Tabletop – $245 per guest, minimum 6 guests (4 available)

North Corner Premier Seating – $295 per guest, minimum 8 guests (1 available)

All prices include tax, service charge, and Stripe fees. Guests must be 21 or older, and reservations are required in advance.

Offshore 9 is located on the 9th floor of the Twin Dolphin Tower at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel. Known for its panoramic views, handcrafted cocktails, and curated wine list, Offshore 9 is one of Southern California’s most scenic destinations to toast the holiday.

For reservations and more information, visit waterfrontresort.com/experiences.

Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge is located at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. For more information about the menu, hours and reservations, please visit https://www.waterfrontresort.com/dining/offshore-9-rooftop-lounge.

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