Greer's OC

A new beachfront dining experience just launched at The Deck at Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach. It’s the place to enjoy casual beach fare, fresh cocktails, watch surfers, or kick back in a cabana while getting a massage.

Chef Michael Ingrino created the new simple and light menu of seafood, steak, burgers, salad, and paella, as well as specialty drinks an cocktails with fresh ingredients as cucumber, lemon, blueberry, basil and honey.

Whether you want a private party or a private retreat The Deck also offers five spacious private cabanas with a variety of pampering services, including mobile airbrush spray tanning, mani/pedis, and a photographer.  Day rate charges start at $450.

The Deck is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

It’s at 647 South Coast Highway, in Laguna Beach. 949.494.6700 or deckonlaguna.com.

Surf Meets Turf!

When you’re headed to where the surf meets the turf at the Del Mar Racetrack through Wednesday, Sep. 7, consider a stay at the award winning Grand Del Mar with its “A Day At The Races Package” that includes a one-night stay; two stretch run reserved seats at the Del Mar Racetrack; a racing form and racing digest; transportation to and from the track (based on availability); two mint juleps in the lobby lounge; and overnight valet parking. Rates start at $475, exclusive of tax and gratuities; 72-hour advanced notice required.

The Grand Del Mar is at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court in San Diego. 858.314.2030.