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Summer Nights on the Lawn at VEA Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

June 25, 2026

VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, is bringing back its popular Summer Concert Series for 2026, inviting resort guests and the local community to enjoy live music, chef-curated bites, signature cocktails, and ocean-view sunsets from the resort's scenic Sunset Lawn.The concert series features evenings of live entertainment overlooking the Pacific:• July 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring Daniel Bonte & The Bonafide• Aug. 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring Teddy RobbGeneral admission tickets are $25 per event.Guests are encouraged to bring friends and family and enjoy the open lawn setting. Limited seating will be available on a first-come,…

Paséa Hotel & Spa Hosts Annual Pup Fest on June 14

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 2026

Named the No. 1 Pet-Friendly Hotel in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Paséa Hotel & Spa is bringing back its annual Pup Fest on Sunday, June 14.Set on the oceanfront lawn overlooking the Pacific, this year’s “Dog Days of Summer” celebration will feature water play, doggy pampering, gourmet treats, live music, shopping from local vendors, and plenty of fun for four-legged guests and their humans. Dogs can also enter the “Face of Pup Fest 2026” contest by showing off their best beach-themed costume for a chance to win the grand prize.For those planning a coastal staycation, Paséa’s Very…

A Coastal Spa Experience Arrives at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach

By Greer Wylder

May 10, 2026

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…

Arrive in Style. Leave the Driving to Us.

By Greer Wylder

April 20, 2026

Whether you're heading to a dinner reservation in Corona del Mar, a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, or a full day of shopping at South Coast Plaza, there's one thing Orange County's most discerning residents have in common — they've discovered a smarter, safer, and far more elegant way to get there.Your Car Our Driver has been quietly serving OC's finest clientele for 20 years, and their concept is refreshingly simple: they provide a professionally vetted, insured, and bonded driver — to drive your vehicle.That's right. No unfamiliar cars. No rideshare strangers. Just a trusted, background-checked professional behind the wheel…

A Coastal Weekend of Wine, Food and Ocean Views

By Greer Wylder

April 18, 2026

The California Wine Festival returns to the Orange County coast April 24 and 25, 2026, launching its season with a weekend of tastings, chef-driven bites and live entertainment. Set against sweeping Pacific views at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and the palm-lined lawns of Sea Terrace Park, the two-day event blends an elevated experience with a relaxed coastal setting.Festival DetailsSunset Rare & Reserve TastingFriday, April 24, 6:30 to 9 p.m.Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Del Mar LawnThe weekend begins with an intimate evening overlooking the Pacific. Guests are welcomed with a sparkling wine reception before sampling a curated…