
This season, Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach lets you give the gift of luxury. Treat that special someone on your list to a lavish, beach-side night in, a relaxing spa day at Aquaterra Spa, dinner in Splashes from Executive Chef Jeff Armstrong and more. With gift cards now available for purchase online, it’s even easier to treat the ones you love. And Surf & Sand gift cards can be used throughout the property, so they’re the perfect gift no matter who you’re shopping for.
And don’t forget to treat yourself! Located on the sands of the Pacific Ocean, the Travel + Leisure award-winning property offers winter spa treatments and overnight packages designed with relaxation in mind – a perfect escape from the fast-paced holiday season. At unbeatable winter prices, visit the Surf & Sand website or call 800.664.7873 (SURF) to start planning your pre- or post-holiday getaway, seasonal spa treatment and more!
Mindful Octopus!
Take the kids Saturday to a free pop-up yoga studio at AR4T in Laguna Beach. Mindful Octopus, a storytelling yoga program for kids, is holding three pop-up yoga classes at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Each class lasts one hour. It’s a fun way to pave the way for young minds to enjoy health, imagination, and mindfulness. The classes are ideal for children ages three to 12 years old.
AR4T is at 210 N. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. To sign up call 949.303.9850 or email sam@mindfuloctopus.com.
Obey Shopping
Load up on all things Obey at its famed winter sample sale Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Irvine. On Obey’s blog, here are the rules: “yes on good attitudes / yes on having a balance in your bank account greater than $0 / yes on bringing fine lady friends / yes you will get dirty from digging.” Obey asks that you support Toys for Tots by bringing an unwrapped toy. The first 500 people who bring a toy will receive a free Obey beanie.
The sale is at 17462 Von Karman Ave. in Irvine.
Make Alz Memories
Join the Alzheimer’s Assn.’s holiday open house today from 4 to 8 p.m. at its headquarters in Irvine. It’s a nice to way to find great last minute gifts and support a worthy cause. Shop from the Memories in the Making art exhibition, enjoy live entertainment and holiday fare. Each painting is named by the Alzheimer-artist and the artwork is their own creation. RSVP to Melissa at 949.757.3705 or melissa.anderson@alz.org.
Alzheimer's Association, Orange County is at 17771 Cowan Suite 200, in Irvine.
Mercy at OC Mart MIX
Shop and support Mercy House Saturday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the OC Market Mix in Costa Mesa on Saturday. We Olive & Wine Bar is sponsoring the event. For a $15 entry fee, you will receive a drink ticket at the bar and then shop from the fabulous OC Mart Mix vendors. Enjoy a live music performance by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ellis Hall, and foods from gourmet food trucks. A percentage of the proceeds will support Mercy House’s programs for homeless families and individuals in Orange County.
RSVP to AllisonH@MercyHouse.net. OC Mart Mix is at 3313 Hyland Ave. Suite C in Costa Mesa.
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