The SUP Boys Are Back in Laguna Town …
Well, wonder of all wonders, Laguna Beach’s Stand Up Paddle Co (SUP) looks to be back in business and opening shop just a stone’s throw from their previous location. (And thank you, dear LBBest.com reader for alerting me!) Interesting how conflict and more conflict begets a happy solution. Our Trash Pretty store at 1103 South [...]
New Vic Skim Sign by Brandon Rothe is Swiped
OK, we all know that Pro Skimboarder Brandon Rothe is also a heck of an artist. Brandon’s work is everywhere in Laguna Beach, including some of the skimboard aisle signage at the Whole Foods store downtown. So, last month when Rothe created a new sign for Laguna Canyon-based Victoria Skimboards (who’s also his pro sponsor), [...]
Best Holiday Decor Shop in Laguna Beach: Laguna Colony
You’ve heard me mention Laguna Beach’s renowned Laguna Colony Company retail store before. After all these years, Owner Paul Mosley is still providing genius solutions in home decor, unique gifts and, of course, his holiday decor. It’s always a tight race between Laguna Colony and The Black Iris as to which well-loved retail entity will [...]
Laguna Beach’s Black Iris: Great Tree Ornaments!
For about 30 years now, William Merrill’s Black Iris Florist shop has been no less than The Holiday Season Siren for anyone entering Laguna Beach from the south side. You simply can’t miss this Laguna Beach florist’s massive holiday lighting – rising several feet above the store’s roofline – or the twinkling storefront windows packed [...]
Inventive Holiday Decor at Laguna’s Madison Square
Here in Laguna Beach we love proprietor Jon Madison because he doesn’t take himself too seriously. Oh yes, the man has serious taste – you can see it from stem to stern in his eclectic Madison Square & Garden Cafe in Laguna Beach, but he has a great sense of humor, too. The man believes [...]
You have one day to purchase 50% tix for Winter Sawdust, Laguna Beach
On Sunday, Groupon advertised a great special – 2 tickets for the upcoming (and quite famous) Laguna Beach Winter Fantasy at the Sawdust Festival. Instead of the usual $12, you’re spending just $6 for a great time and even better holiday shopping for one-of-a-kind unique gifts. I LOVE the Winter Sawdust – it’s one of [...]