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Surf & Sand, Laguna Beach Unveils Property-wide Transformation

By Greer Wylder

June 22, 2025

Truly one of the most special hotels in Orange County, the Surf & Sand in Laguna Beach, an iconic oceanfront resort, has completed its highly anticipated property-wide transformation, unveiling redesigned guest rooms and suites, a striking new lobby and lounge, refreshed dining and spa experiences, and upgraded conference and event spaces.The reimagined Surf & Sand highlights one of Southern California’s most picturesque stretches of coastline, with panoramic ocean views featured throughout the resort.The redesigned 165 guest rooms and suites each feature private balconies with sweeping Pacific views. The new look emphasizes light-filled spaces with custom furnishings, Italian marble finishes, and…

Strickland’s Ice Cream Marks One Year in Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

June 17, 2025

Strickland’s Ice Cream is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Costa Mesa, continuing to win over Orange County fans with its rich, small-batch flavors made fresh daily using vintage machines from the 1930s.Originally founded in Akron, Ohio in 1936, Strickland’s is known for its ultra-creamy texture, achieved with old-school machines that produce dense ice cream with minimal air. The Costa Mesa shop, located at 1835 Newport Blvd., marks the brand’s return to OC after the longtime Irvine location closed.The new location was opened by Neil Liu, a former Strickland’s fan turned owner, who’s brought back the nostalgic magic—complete with real ingredients,…

Jan’s Health Bar Expands to San Diego, Introduces New Smoothies and Summer Menu Favorites

By Greer Wylder

June 14, 2025

Jan’s Health Bar, the iconic fast-casual concept with more than 50 years of history in Southern California, is celebrating a milestone year of growth and innovation.Owner Poppy Holguin—who first started working at Jan’s as a teenager and purchased the flagship location in 2010—has spent the past 15 years thoughtfully expanding the brand while staying true to its founding mission from 1972: making healthy food both enjoyable and approachable.Today, Jan’s operates seven locations across Southern California, including a recently opened store in Long Beach. This week, the brand enters the San Diego market for the first time with its newest location…

E-Commerce Favorite Dressin Launches First OC Store

By Greer Wylder

June 09, 2025

Dressin, the online fashion brand known for its trend-forward collections and accessible prices, has officially arrived in Orange County. The fast-growing label opened the doors to its first physical storefront last week in Fullerton.Located at 2450 E. Chapman Ave., the 13,750-square-foot space marks an exciting new chapter for Dressin, which built its following online by offering wholesale pricing direct to consumers. The brand now brings that same savvy shopping experience to local customers, offering a new way to explore its fashion-forward collections in person.“We’ve always believed fashion should be fun, affordable, and accessible, and now we get to bring that…

VEA Newport Beach Partners with Orlebar Brown for Stylish June Pop-Up

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 2025

VEA Newport Beach has teamed up with British menswear brand Orlebar Brown—now open at Fashion Island—to bring a splash of fashion to its resort experience throughout the month of June. The resort will host a stylish poolside cabana pop-up every Saturday, along with exclusive perks for overnight guests.Each Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., VEA guests can explore Orlebar Brown’s signature swimwear and summer-ready looks at the poolside cabana, complete with custom furnishings and branded accessories. Guests can purchase directly from the activation or request in-room delivery with the help of an on-demand shopping concierge, activated by hang tags in…