J Ruby: A Colorful Creative Find in South Laguna

J Ruby opened in February, marking the first retail space for designer Jessica Ruby, who has been creating and refining her work for years. The Laguna Beach studio, set in the historic St. Clair building, serves as both a boutique and the home of the South Laguna Art Project, where workshops and classes are offered regularly.

Inside, the space is filled with upcycled fashion, custom embroidery, and original artwork by Jessica. The racks feature 100 percent yarn-dyed cotton shirting made in California, including her signature Boyfriend Shirt with classic or sport cuffs. A Patch Bar invites customers to personalize pieces with nautical letters, anchors, sharks, and more, all sewn on in-house.

Jessica works alongside her daughter Paige, who hand-embroiders many of the designs and helps run the studio. Together, they have created a welcoming, community-driven space that blends fashion, art, and hands-on creativity. Even Poppi, the studio pup, makes the occasional appearance.

The shop also carries scarf hats, bandana shirts, accessories, and small-batch items made from repurposed materials.

J Ruby is open Friday through Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with parking available behind the building.

J Ruby is located at 31711 Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 

A Coastal Spa Experience Arrives at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach

Surf & Sand Laguna Beach has partnered with OSEA to debut an exclusive OSEA Spa Suite at Aquaterra Spa, marking the first spa collaboration of its kind following the resort’s recent transformation.

The experience is available as a limited three-month residency, introducing a fully branded treatment suite designed around OSEA’s core elements of Ocean, Sun, Earth and Atmosphere. At the center is the Dream Firming Massage, a restorative treatment focused on circulation, skin firming and deep relaxation using the brand’s seaweed-based formulations.

The partnership feels like a natural fit. Both brands are rooted in the California coast, and Aquaterra Spa has incorporated OSEA products into treatments for years. This new suite builds on that relationship, creating a more immersive, ocean-inspired wellness experience.

Guests can expect OSEA’s signature products woven throughout each treatment, along with thoughtful sensory details that reflect the brand’s coastal origins. The timing aligns with a growing interest in wellness experiences that feel intentional, immersive and rooted in clean, plant-based skincare.

The launch also comes as Surf & Sand Laguna Beach continues its refreshed chapter, with new Spa Director Avigale LaGrass bringing more than 15 years of luxury resort experience and a focus on elevated treatments and meaningful wellness programming inspired by Laguna Beach.

1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach. 

Spring Menu Arrives at The Park Club California

The Park Club California has introduced its spring menu, led by Chef Daniel Hohng, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and a sense of comfort that feels both refined and welcoming.

With more than two decades of experience, including time working alongside Wolfgang Puck and Charlie Palmer, Chef Daniel brings a thoughtful, ingredient-driven approach to the menu, with an emphasis on local sourcing and clean, balanced flavors.

At The Palm Bar, shareable plates set the tone for both meetings and casual gatherings, including the Segerstrom Ranch Lima Bean Hummus, Salmon Lox Pita and Shaking Beef with garlic noodles.

Monet Restaurant offers a more elevated experience, with seasonal highlights like burrata with spring peas, King Crab Pasta with squid linguini and a bright lemon mousse. The eight-course “Picasso Menu” provides a curated tasting for special occasions.

The overall feel is fresh and approachable, with a focus on quality ingredients and a dining experience that feels both polished and comfortable.

For more information, visit parkclubca.com.  

650 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa. 949.868.6511

Photos by Cara Garcia.