Retreat to five-star Spa Gaucin at The St. Regis Monarch Beach for just $175 per person for a winter escape to nurture your body and soul!
The Winter Day Escape includes a 60-minute Mediterranean Massage or 60-minute Pristine Waters Facial, lunch from the Spa Gaucin Café with a glass of wine, and complete day use of the Spa Gaucin fitness center, classes and facilities.
To reserve call 949.234.3367.
We're also excited that The Salon at Spa Gaucin will be opening soon! Preview the new hair and nail treatment menu here.
Linkydoodles!
Orange County mom, Robin Reichelt is now selling her patented candy cane chains, Linkydoodles, at two retailers, Lollishop in Newport Beach and B. Candy at Corona del Mar and OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa. The linking candy shapes are handcrafted in a traditional copper kettle in small batches. Doodles make great decorations and dessert.
A tray of Linkydoodles contains a garland (approx. 17” long) and costs $8. A 6 ft. tree normally requires 5 to 6 trays of garland for decoration. Linkydoodle heart ornaments cost $3 (2 for $5 or 5 for $10) and now Linkydoodles is also offering an authentic, vintage Santa mug stuffed with peppermint pillows.
Lollishop is at 436 32nd St in Newport Beach. 949.791.8165. and B. Candy is at 3617 B. South Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. 949.675.3910. or at OC Mart Mix at 3313 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.
To Olive Oil ... and beyond!
Shopping for foodie friends or home chefs? Stop by Olive Oil & Beyond at South Coast Plaza or on Balboa Island in Newport Beach. The olive oil emporium offers great stocking stuffers and gifts like premium aged balsamic, premium olive oils, handmade Italian pastas, risotto, pesto, sauces, honey, Italian cookies, confections, ceramics and linens.
Level 2, at Bloomingdale’s Wing at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.549.2407; or 210 Marine Ave. on Balboa Island. 949.566.9380.
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- 11.02.25 – North Italia Debuts Seasonal Fall + Winter Menu in Irvine and Beyond
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- 10.26.25 – A Crystal Cove Takes Mimosa Brunch to the Next Level
- 10.26.25 – Rose Bakery Café Opens in Orange
- 10.21.25 – Last Chance to Dine at 608 Dahlia Before Oct. 26
- 10.20.25 – Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces Fall and Holiday Season Lineup
- 10.20.25 – Newport Beach Film Festival 2025: ‘Blue Moon’ Shines on Opening Night
- 10.19.25 – Wahoo’s Marks 38 Years with Free Community Celebration in Costa Mesa
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- 10.14.25 – Irish Spotlight at the Newport Beach Film Festival
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- 10.05.25 – Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at Musco Center
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