If you look up Carmelita's in Laguna Beach on Yelp, you'll find over 2,000 near perfect 5-Star reviews. But it's not just their prime location only a few steps from the beach that has earned them...
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SIP & SHUCK 2022 Returns to Laguna Beach
Sip & Shuck is returning to Laguna Beach on Sunday, October 9th from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. The Deck on Laguna Beach, Driftwood Kitchen, and Hendrix Restaurant & Bar, together with The Bungalows...
Feast Your Eyes on The Most Enormous 4lb Snapper From This Popular Laguna Beach Restaurant!
There are many Laguna Beach restaurants to choose from, but none serve an entire whole fish that is so enormous it could feed a family of 4-6 people. This Asian Fusion restaurant is non-other than...
Selanne Steak Tavern is the Best Steakhouse in Orange County According to Locals
On a search to find the best steakhouse in Orange County, I entrusted my neighbors from Nextdoor, who almost all unanimously voted for Selanne Steak Tavern. Not being one to shy away from an...
The Best Brunch in Orange County, Our Top 10 List
If you're looking for the best brunch in Orange County, our top 10 list is sure to include delicious options to satisfy every craving. Does your idea of the perfect brunch include bottomless mimosas...
5 Reasons to Indulge in the New Oak Laguna Beach Brunch
The Oak Laguna Beach brunch just got a revamp with delicious food, tempting cocktails, and a new fun party vibe on Sundays. No matter what you're craving, there is something for everyone to enjoy....
Wine Lovers Welcome the New Bianchi Laguna Beach Tasting Room
The Bianchi Laguna Beach Tasting Room & Winery has just become my new favorite spot to unwind and enjoy fantastic wines! There are not many wine tasting rooms in OC so Bianchi Laguna Beach is a...
The Sapphire Laguna Beach Brunch is My New Favorite Weekend Indulgence
The Sapphire Laguna Beach brunch has just become my new favorite weekend indulgence. Their brunch menu is more fantastic than I could have even imagined. This should be of no surprise however since...
A List of Over 100 Orange County Restaurants Offering Delivery & Takeout During Coronavirus Pandemic
Our team has been working on a huge list over the past week of Orange County Restaurants offering delivery, take-out, curbside pickup, specials, & incentives. Shelves are completely bare at...
Nirvana in Laguna Beach Delights Our Taste Buds With Inspiring Coastal California Cuisine
Nirvana in Laguna Beach is a hidden gem that most locals have seen, but may not have tried, as was the case with me. During OC Restaurant Week I always try to discover at least two restaurants I've...
If It’s Seafood You Crave, Fishbone Laguna Beach Will Be Your New Fave!
Fishbone Laguna Beach is still fairly new to Orange County, opening in the fall of 2019. They have several successful locations throughout Canada and offer artistically presented upscale seafood...
Could Oliver’s Osteria be the Most Authentic Italian Cuisine in Orange County?
There was a recent thread on my Nextdoor app searching for the most authentic Italian cuisine in Orange County and I could not help but notice all the recommendations for Oliver's Osteria. I, of...
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Carmelita’s in Laguna Beach is Where Locals Satisfy Their Mexican Food Cravings
If you look up Carmelita's in Laguna Beach on Yelp, you'll find over 2,000 near perfect 5-Star reviews. But it's not just their prime location only a few steps from the beach that has earned them these reviews. After my recent...
SIP & SHUCK 2022 Returns to Laguna Beach
Sip & Shuck is returning to Laguna Beach on Sunday, October 9th from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. The Deck on Laguna Beach, Driftwood Kitchen, and Hendrix Restaurant & Bar, together with The Bungalows at Pacific Edge Hotel, are...
Feast Your Eyes on The Most Enormous 4lb Snapper From This Popular Laguna Beach Restaurant!
There are many Laguna Beach restaurants to choose from, but none serve an entire whole fish that is so enormous it could feed a family of 4-6 people. This Asian Fusion restaurant is non-other than the popular Starfish in Laguna...
Selanne Steak Tavern is the Best Steakhouse in Orange County According to Locals
On a search to find the best steakhouse in Orange County, I entrusted my neighbors from Nextdoor, who almost all unanimously voted for Selanne Steak Tavern. Not being one to shy away from an exceptional steak dinner, I grabbed...
The Best Brunch in Orange County, Our Top 10 List
If you're looking for the best brunch in Orange County, our top 10 list is sure to include delicious options to satisfy every craving. Does your idea of the perfect brunch include bottomless mimosas while noshing on benedicts,...
5 Reasons to Indulge in the New Oak Laguna Beach Brunch
The Oak Laguna Beach brunch just got a revamp with delicious food, tempting cocktails, and a new fun party vibe on Sundays. No matter what you're craving, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Table Of Contentsshow1. Relax...
Wine Lovers Welcome the New Bianchi Laguna Beach Tasting Room
The Bianchi Laguna Beach Tasting Room & Winery has just become my new favorite spot to unwind and enjoy fantastic wines! There are not many wine tasting rooms in OC so Bianchi Laguna Beach is a welcome addition. The Bianchi...
The Sapphire Laguna Beach Brunch is My New Favorite Weekend Indulgence
The Sapphire Laguna Beach brunch has just become my new favorite weekend indulgence. Their brunch menu is more fantastic than I could have even imagined. This should be of no surprise however since Russ Bendel took over in 2020....
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