To empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as healthy, caring and contributing members of society.
Laguna Food Pantry
Cliff Wassmann Fine Art
website: artseek.com
419 Ocean Ave Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Located in the Arts District, Studio 419 is the artist's workshop and gallery. This 1913 building is one of the oldest structures in the city. Conveniently located two blocks from Main Beach it is open to the public. Come explore a historic beach cottage and see our latest projects. The artist, Cliff Wassmann displays local photography as well as original paintings and prints.
Royan Jewelry
website: royanjewelry.com
Royan Handmade Jewelry was established in 2016 in Laguna Beach. After showing and selling my work in a jewelry store in downtown Laguna Beach, we became proud owners of the store in 2019, exactly nine months prior to the biggest pandemic of the century. We spent every vacation we had in the past 38 years in OC and we knew Laguna Beach is where we wanted to retire. We weren’t planing on starting another business but everything fell into place and we opened the doors of our jewelry store and we enjoyed every day of it. Our customers, from local to all over the world, were complimentary and encouraging. Our unique one of a kind handmade jewels to branded national jewelry lines, were the perfect match for their taste.
Buy Hand
website: lagunabuyhand.com
We specialize in gifts and jewelry that are handmade in the USA and around the world. We scour the country and the globe for one-of-a-kind handmade items where craftsmanship, creativity, attention to detail and quality are paramount. We are proud to carry many handmade in America products as well as fair trade products from artists around the world.
Kolberg Creative Services
website: kolbergcreativeservices.com
I provide services that include website design and development, social media strategy and management, and marketing and public relations.
Project O
Have your city recognized as a champion of the ocean, the environment, and the planet. Become a member of the Blue City Network. Attract tourists and business travelers who want to visit environmentally friendly cities. Elevate the health of your residents and waterways or coastline. Promote civic pride within your community.
Rich German
website: richgerman.com
An avid stand up paddle boarder, Rich has been paddling off the magical coast of Laguna Beach, California for years now. His greatest loves are the ocean and the life living in it, specifically dolphins and whales. Rich has captured countless beautiful images from his board.
The Front Porch Project
Contact: Candice Dartez
412 Poplar Street
Laguna Beach, CA
phone: 469-688-7743
Ligne blanche
Ligne blanche
1175 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Ph 949 549 4848
Ligne Blanche was create following two other stores on the East coast (New York City and East Hampton).
After looking for few years to open a sister store in Los Angeles, my husband and I discovered Laguna Beach and fell in love with the town.
We create products like bags, cosmetic cases, pillows, poufs, chairs, table linen and more with our very specific line of fabric which is bold and HAPPY!!
On top of these unconventional colors we also bring our unique taste in choices of jewelry, clothing, home decor, gifts, ceramics , apothecary etc...from other designers.
We decide to change the name of our new store here to make it easier to pronounce , ha ha we thought !!
4SOCIETEE
Melissa Martinez-Booth, an experienced clothing designer with two surfer teens at home, became aware that their high school did not offer a scholarship for surfing. She and her husband, former pro surfer, Jeff Booth set out together to create a tee, that launched a surfing scholarship program which has since helped fund the education of graduating surfers the past 4 years...and for many years to come.
The Seahorse Bar at Pearl Street General
The Seahorse is a neighborhood beer and wine bar for everyone, located inside Pearl St. General in the Pearl District of Laguna Beach, CA. We celebrate diversity and inclusion as locals and visitors alike can sit at the original centerpiece of the 1940’s bar, with a rotating selection of craft and micro brew beer, wines by the glass & bottle, and creative bar food.
WYLAND
Internationally renowned marine life artist Wyland is one of the most celebrated and recognized artists of our time. An innovative painter, sculpture, writer, photographer, philanthropist, and filmmaker, he captured the imagination of people everywhere by completing over one hundred monumental marine life murals around the world from 1981-2008. The project, known as the Whaling Walls, remains one of the largest public arts projects in history and continues to be seen by an estimated one billion people each year..
Twig
THALIA Surf Shop
website: thaliasurf.com
Thalia Surf Shop offers unique retro surfboards and hard to find surfing apparel. We curate the alternative for surfers, artists, shapers, and brands because we know the market can be pretty oversaturated. Our goal is to serve well and inspire you with new authentic products every time you visit our shop or thaliasurf.com.
VISION:
To create a classic but modern surf experience.
SHOP:
Located on the corner of Laguna’s historic PCH and Thalia Street, we’ve been a staple in the surf community since 2001. Back when logos were big and egos even bigger, Nick Cocores set out to show the other side of surfing – the style, originality and soul of the sport. He partnered with some of the greats before they became who we know today by showcasing their talent through film, graphic design, and art. And before we knew it we had a strong following on our hands. Now, almost 2 decades later, we’re still slinging more than just tees for our customers who want to support the independent artists today. Shopping with us not only supports just our small business, but multiple as well. From the screenprinter, blank manufacturers, and artists whose designs we commission, your business affects and is appreciated by many.
SCREENPRINTING:
When the shop first started, Nick purchased all the screenprinting equipment and set up shop in the back of his step dad’s fabrication shop in Vista, Ca. He would bring the tees straight up to the shop the following morning – fresh off the press to say the least. But as time went on, and the shop demand grew, he knew he wouldn’t have time to do both. Enter Sean Tully at Forward Screen Printing. Our friendship with Sean precedes those early shop days, and we still rely on him for all of our screenprinting needs today. He’s been able to print every design we’ve thrown at him over the years – from a one color Andy Davis design to an eight color Hairy Daily watercolor print that comes out beautiful every time.
SURFBOARDS:
Here at Thalia Surf, we have a surf everything mentality. It’s even on some of our tees. But we also show this by offering a wide range of hand shaped and machined boards from local shapers. Visit the shop and you might see a personal delivery from one of our friends like Alex Knost, Tyler Warren, Campbell Brothers, or Gato Heroi, just to name a few. From a single fin to a 5 fin bonzer – we’ve got you covered.
VANS:
We were approached by the iconic brand towards the end of 2010 to create a partner store to insure their surf line meets the needs of the local surfer. To this day, we are the only partnership on the west coast, with one other partnership in Chicago. We’re proud to carry a specific selection of Vans gear that is inspired by Laguna’s surf community by offering the full collections with your favorite athletes that you might not find in your average Vans store and exclusive products with artists you can’t find anywhere else.
LESSONS AND RENTALS:
Our instructors are our friends. They’re people we trust to give you the experience of surfing that we know and love here. They have experience with a wide range of talent – whether you’re just starting out or you’ve never surfed Laguna and want a local to guide you. Give us a call at the shop when you’re ready to schedule your next lesson, and we’ll make sure you leave the water with a grin!
Royal Hawaiian
331 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 715-1470
MARIANO “MARO” MOLTENI
For more than 20 years, Chef Maro Molteni has perfected operations and customer satisfaction in the food and beverage industry. With a degree in Hotel Management, Chef Maro has traveled a world of cuisines and cross cultures, working in upper-tier levels of Hotel Management and Food & Beverage leadership. He has also operated and owned restaurants in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Columbia and in both New York and South Orange County in the United States.
From extensive operations and management, Chef Maro stepped into ownership of his first tapas restaurant in 2001, and then opened Maro Wood Grill. Initially a New York-based restaurant, Chef Maro and his family moved to Laguna Beach with the Maro Wood Grill concept, establishing it there in January 2011.
For several years, Maro Wood Grill earned regional accolades including Best Place to Eat (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), Best Burger and Best Dessert awards. His was the first green certified business in Laguna Beach in 2017.
Chef Maro sold Maro Wood Grill in early 2017 to return to Argentina for a year to help his brother, Martin with various restaurant and catering openings. He returned in the summer of 2018, and in equal partnership with his brother, took over the complete ownership and operation of the Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach in January 2019. Changing the name of the iconic restaurant to the Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill, the Molteni brothers revamped interior and kitchen, adding their famed wood grill in a nod to the original “Royal Hawaiian Grill” of the 1960s and 1970s.
The brothers reopened Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill on April 3, 2019 with a decadent culinary menu that focuses on historical Polynesian and global coastal fare featuring wood-grill cooking of organic meats, fresh-caught fish, local seafood and more.
MARTIN MOLTENI
Argentine Chef Martín Molteni grew up in a restaurant family and knew he wanted to pursue a chef’s life at the age of 12. At 15, Chef Martin began his culinary studies at the Regency Hotel School in Australia, and upon graduation he returned to Argentina to work at Alkorta and Tagle, Parque de la Costa, Tago Mago and Lola.
Chef Martin has made the rounds in the culinary competition circuit, participating in the Trophy of Cuisine and Pastry International in 2011; Golden Cap, where he won first, second, and third prizes; and the internationally famed Bocuse d’Or in 2003. He’s also served on the juries at Golden Cap, Manos en la Olla, Frankfurt National Concourse Chefs, and Joven Chef del Año.
Chef Martin served as Gatronomic Manager at Mares Sur Hotels in Patagonia, Noroeste, and Pampa Argentina, from 2002 to 2004. In 2006, he began the Puratierra project with an aim to create a culinary world of indigenous Argentinian cuisine on different platforms, including a catering division and the renowned restaurant, Puratierra. The restaurant has been awarded “Best New Restaurant,” was chosen as “50 Best” on the San Pellegrino list, and Chef Martin has also been awarded “Chef of the Year” for Argentina.
In 2009, Martin Molteni founded the Academia Bocuse Agentina and also works as the head of postgraduate cuisine of CEIG in the Province of Córdoba.
The Ranch
Nestled in the majestic Aliso and Wood Canyons, right in the heart of Orange County, resides The Ranch at Laguna Beach resort. This Orange County hotel and spa is situated on an iconic piece of land where canyon and sea meet. The Ranch LB has been re-envisioned as the home of Southern California’s newest hotel and spa. Our premier boutique coastal ranch hotel and spa is the perfect blend of the rich history of this storied canyon and the artistry that is Laguna Beach. Welcome to our distinctly local resort and California’s only National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World.
PELT
website: peltinc.com
Founded by Melissa Martinez-Booth in 2010, P E L T has grown to include an experienced network of industry professionals, representing both the creative and technical side of the apparel business. Working alongside global craftsmen and women, we interpret our trend concepts into concrete product, showcasing the strengths of the factory, while most accurately representing market trends.
These R&D support services have helped both factories and brands execute their company vision, to both accommodate accelerated calendar and budget demands, as well as to provide that creative edge needed in today’s competitive market.
In between travels for trend and development research, we call our Laguna Beach showroom and design library our home.
Pearl St. General
website: pearlstgeneral.com
THE STORE
PROUDLY SERVING VERVE ROASTERS COFFEE
Pearl St. General is a family-owned shop located in South Laguna Beach, California. All the goods carried in our store have been hand selected by our family and friends just for you. Our offerings include wine, craft beers, freshly prepared gourmet food and an ever-growing selection of items for the home and the SoCal soul. Come by and say hello.
La Sirena Grill
347 Mermaid St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-8226
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
In the summer of 1999, we discovered a charming old cottage on Mermaid Street in downtown Laguna Beach, and we decided it was the perfect place to realize our dream of opening our own eatery. Thus was founded La Sirena Grill, named for the street where the dream was born. Our concept was simple: combine the quality of a fine food restaurant with the speed of a fast-food eatery-all in a casual, rustic atmosphere. Contemporary-Mexican in flavor, all dishes had to be fresh, healthy, and made from scratch.
Our company has also made a commitment to support sustainable agriculture. Our restaurants serve local, sustainable, and organic products. We believe it is important to support sustainable farms and ranches that use traditional methods to preserve the integrity of our land and water. The animals are treated humanely and fed all-natural vegetarian diets without the use of hormones or antibiotics. Our commitment to sustainability is not limited to just food. We use earth-friendly to-go packaging, which include sugar, corn, and potato based products. Most items are compostable or biodegradable, and our menus are printed on 100% recycled paper with soy-based inks.
We are thankful for our loyal customer base and the amazing support we’ve received since first opening our doors. Thank you for your continued support. We believe that together, we can make a difference to preserve our Earth for our children.
