I live in beautiful Dana Point, California with my husband and dog.
Plus a new burger spot to open in Laguna Beach, update on SC sand replacement and a renovated coastal cottage in the Lantern District comes on the market
Apr 1, 2026
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Plus a legal challenge underway for the Headlands trail restrictions, a Vuori pop-up event and a San Clemente stunner with views hits the market.
Mar 25, 2026
Plus new regulations impacting access to the DP Headlands Trail, SJC is going all out for Swallow's Day, and a turnkey bungalow in the Lantern District for under $1.3M.
Mar 18, 2026
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Hotel closures, new spots to grab acai in DP and donuts in SC, and florals, speciality lattes and live jazz to complete your Valentine's Day long weekend.
Feb 13, 2026
Plus a new comfort-meets-coastal eatery opens in DP, a wine & cheese tasting event and the most charming coastal cottage could be yours.
Jan 14, 2026
Plus see what the team behind Truly Pizza is cooking up, line dancing pop-up and stunning Spanish Colonial just listed in SJC.
Jan 7, 2026
Plus a "Top Chef" alum opens a new restaurant in SC, holiday boat parade and a modern beach house hits the market in the Lantern District.
Dec 10, 2025
Plus a gourmet donut pop-up event at a popular boutique, Small Business Saturday local deals and a peaceful ocean-view masterpiece hits the market.
Nov 26, 2025
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Plus a the latest on a new hotel and a new food fall, a disco rodeo party this weekend and a charming Craftsman just hit the market.
Nov 20, 2025
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Plus a festive cranberry orange sourdough workshop, jazz event in San Clemente and a breathtaking ocean view home in the hills.
Nov 12, 2025
Plus updates on a hotel project in SC and a quintessential coastal cottage is our home of the week
Nov 5, 2025
Plus where to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos around town this weekend, and legends about ghosts in SJC.
Oct 29, 2025
Plus a speakeasy night in San Clemente, a chili cook off for a good cause and a popular SoCal athleisure brand is coming to the SC outlets.
Oct 22, 2025
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Plus stand-up comedy paired with Spanish wine, a pizza party at a buzz-worthy coffee shop and our picks for San Clemente Restaurant Week.
Oct 15, 2025
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Plus a new happy hour from Finca, San Clemente Art Crawl and a pumpkin spice sourdough workshop this week.
Sep 24, 2025
Plus pizza & pints for a good cause, Yachty by Nature live performance, and a pop-up brunch complete with gourmet mini donuts
Sep 17, 2025
Plus The Maritime Festival returns, jazz in the garden, and a new happy hour menu that has our attention.
Sep 10, 2025
Plus a surfing festival, San Clemente Art Faire and the grand opening of a wine shop & tasting room.
Sep 3, 2025
Plus our featured event of the week, Hatch chile specials and sunset symphony at the beach.
Aug 27, 2025
Plus the long-awaited reopening of the Dana Point library, wine & oyster tasting and line dancing in SJC.
Aug 20, 2025
Plus catch a No Doubt tribute band this weekend, browse a stunning Capo Beach home for sale and visit this cafe for the ultimate beach picnic.
Aug 13, 2025
Plus San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival, a new açai spot coming to DP, and a fun way to take care of our ocean this weekend
Aug 6, 2025
Plus a new restaurant coming to Del Mar, live music to jam out to, and a flavor-packed pizza we have our eye on.
Jul 30, 2025
Plus concerts in the park, SUP with your pup and where to find banana chocolate chip donuts
Jul 23, 2025
Plus SC Ocean Fest, free symphony in the park and a feel-good coffee crawl
Jul 16, 2025