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BURN Opens First OC Location in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

June 17, 2026

The Los Angeles fitness and longevity studio known for its red and blue light workouts, infrared heat, and celebrity following has officially landed in Orange County. BURN opened its doors in Newport Beach this week, marking its first location outside LA.The studio is celebrating with complimentary classes through the week. Spots are filling fast, but reservations are still open through the BURN app, so grab one while you can.Opening week also brings surprise giveaways and partnerships with wellness and beauty brands including Counter Beauty, Beauty F(x), Kopari, Arrival Creatine, Taavi and Summer Fridays.On Tuesday, BURN celebrated its Orange County debut…

Say “I Do” on a Working Avocado Farm in Temecula

By Greer Wylder

June 17, 2026

If you've been searching for a wedding venue that feels nothing like a wedding venue, Flora Avocado Farm might be exactly what you've been looking for.Tucked into the rolling hills of Temecula's De Luz community, this 10-acre working avocado farm and private farmhouse-style home are the kind of place where the day truly belongs to you. No rushed timelines, no strict cutoffs, no one ushering you out the door. Couples have unlimited hours on their event day, plus access the day before and after for deliveries and pickup at no extra cost.The setting is stunning in the most unpretentious way.…

Willbo Opens at Lido Marina Village with a Summer Kick Off

By Greer Wylder

June 16, 2026

Newport Beach has a new lifestyle destination. Willbo, the coastal brand rooted in laid-back California living, officially opens its doors at Lido Marina Village on Thursday, June 18, with a Summer Kick Off party from 4 to 7 p.m.The evening is shaping up to be a fun one, with shopping, live music, curated bites from Ahba, and summer-inspired activations. It's also a chance to connect with some of the emerging California lifestyle brands that will be part of the celebration, including Business & Pleasure, Turtlebox, Cowboy Water, Ole, Summer Club, and Wild Strawberry Cafe.Whether you're a fan of coastal brands,…

Via Lido Plaza Unveils New Mural by Ellen Gladis

By Greer Wylder

June 15, 2026

A beautiful new work of public art is taking shape at Via Lido Plaza in Newport Beach. Newport Beach muralist Ellen Gladis is putting the finishing touches on "The Sabot Regatta," an 8-foot-by-17-foot coastal-inspired mural located near the back of Via Lido Drugs at Balboa Boulevard and Finley Avenue.The artwork is based on Gladis' original mural, "The Sabot Regatta," which she was commissioned to paint for the interior of Pavilions, formerly located at Via Lido Plaza. When the grocery store was remodeled in 1995, property owner Fritz Duda, who also served on the Vons Cos. board of directors, persuaded the…

The Curated Life Brings French Charm to Laguna Beach

By Greer Wylder

June 14, 2026

Three years in the making, The Curated Life Shoppe opened in Laguna Beach this past April, and it was worth every moment of the wait.Owner Michelle Trotter spent years traveling to France, handpicking products on each trip and putting them into storage until she found the right space to present them. She was specific about what that space needed to be. "I just knew that the base of the interior had to be white to highlight the beauty of each product," she says.The result is a boutique destination filled with one-of-a-kind home goods, tabletop pieces, textiles and lifestyle products sourced…