The Dose

OC Weekend: Give the gift of stay, spa or splashes!

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By Greer Wylder
December 15, 2011

This season, Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach lets you give the gift of luxury. Treat that special someone on your list to a lavish, beach-side night in, a relaxing spa day at Aquaterra Spa, dinner in Splashes from Executive Chef Jeff Armstrong and more. With gift cards now available for purchase online, it’s even easier to treat the ones you love. And Surf & Sand gift cards can be used throughout the property, so they’re the perfect gift no matter who you’re shopping for. And don’t forget to treat yourself! Located on the sands of the Pacific Ocean,…

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Give ‘Em the Boot!

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2011

Get your new year's resolutions ready and head over to the new Barry's Bootcamp in OC. After reading the stories about the "best workout in the world" we decided to check out the new place.  We attended a class by super trainer Roni Moore and got our butt kicked! It might have been a blessing in disguise that we showed up for the full body workout day - everything was sore! Each day is dedicated to a different muscle group so you can focus on exactly what you want to tone whether its arms and abs, legs and butt, chest…

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OC*s Shopping Treasure!

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2011

On a recent visit to the Orange County Market Place we were in awe of the incredible values of merchandise, delicious foods and the range of vendors available each Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OC Fairgrounds. Be forewarned, you may leave disappointed in yourself for paying top dollar for the same merchandise at other retailers. Start or finish your holiday shopping at the swap meet---not only will you be saving money, but you’ll find great gifts. Right now, you can find surf/skate and snow apparel at bargain prices at Jack’s Surfboards temporary shop. You can also buy furniture, bicycles, overstock deals on top…

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Don’t Pass on This!

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By Greer Wylder
December 12, 2011

Tomorrow night, 20 lucky Greer's OC readers and their friends get to experience the newly redesigned Island Cinema at Fashion Island before it opens to the public. The exclusive party and film benefit for the Newport Beach Film Festival starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday with a wine reception followed by the advanced screening of “Young Adult” with Charlize Theron in the new state-of-the-art theater. After the film, True Food Kitchen will host a celebration featuring signature appetizers and drinks. Our favorite time of year is the Newport Beach Film Festival returning April 26 through May 3 and we're excited this great…

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Lights, Camera, Reaction!

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2011

Experience the newly redesigned Island Cinema at Fashion Island before it opens to the public at an exclusive party and film benefit for the Newport Beach Film Festival. On Tuesday, at 7 p.m. attend a wine reception followed by the advanced screening of “Young Adult” with Charlize Theron in the new state-of-the-art theater. After the film, True Food Kitchen will host a celebration featuring signature appetizers and drinks. The seven-screen Island Cinema will officially open on Friday, Dec. 16 featuring enhanced projection and sound, premium leather seats with extra leg room, and  a cafe that offers wine, beer, coffee, gelato…

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