The Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach and world-renowned ocean photographer Aaron Chang (who has a pop-up gallery in the Shorebreak lobby) have teamed up to create an experience for surf and art lovers.
Booking "On a Mission for Art" package includes accommodations, a private town car ride along the coast to Solano Beach for a tour of Aaron Chang’s Art Gallery, and a large Aaron Chang original (rates from $2,085). There’s also a Hidden Gem package, where overnight guests receive one small piece from Aaron Chang’s Gallery (rates from $399). Both packages include a daily newspaper, Even Wine Hour and access to the 24-Hour Fitness Studio, as well.
Shorebreak Hotel is at 500 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. 714.861.4470.
Hot Nails!
The hottest trends in nail enamels will be at Inglot at Fashion Island from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Choose from a wide range of colors and receive a complimentary mini manicure. Purchase any three nail enamels and or treatments and receive a special gift with purchase for the first five customers during the event.
Inglot is at Fashion Island in Pacific Court near Macy’s in Newport Beach. 949.640.9940.
Backyard Skills!
Learn how to make your own eco-friendly birdhouse Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Center for Living Peace in Irvine. The Ecology Center will be stopping by as part of its Backyard Skills class to offer lessons about re-purposing old materials, and you’ll leave with a zen birdhouse made of chopsticks.
Costs $12 per person. You can sign up here.
The Center for Living Peace is at 4139 Campus Drive in Irvine.
Summer Sips!
RA Sushi is offering three refreshing cocktails just for summer (that’s ending too soon) through Sept. 5. RA Sushi’s new Summer Sips will bring back childhood memories in its Dreamsicle, a tropical beach vacation in a Coconut Mojito; and a cool summertime dessert, a Key Lime Martini.
A Summer Sip cocktail costs $8 each, at both Orange County RA Sushi locations at 155 5th St. in Huntington Beach 714.536.6390; 2401 Park Ave. in Tustin 714.566.1700.
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- 11.05.25 – Savor the Season by the Sea at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
- 11.04.25 – Ice at Santa Monica Returns for the Holidays
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