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The Orange County Bird of Prey Center offers the chance to get up close and personal with owls, eagles, hawks or other raptors. By Ashley Ryan   Nestled further inland, hidden among the hills, the Orange County Bird of Prey Center works to rescue and rehabilitate raptors in need. From eagles, owls,...

Learn how to catch a wave with these local surf instructors. By Sharael Kolberg   With 7 miles of coastline, it’s no wonder this town beckons surfers to the waters off its shores. And the area has a long history of surfing, with Duke Kahanamoku catching waves here in the early 1900s....

Laguna Bluebelt Coalition safeguards marine sanctuaries and preserves coastal integrity. By Tanya A. Yacina   The Laguna Bluebelt Coalition brings together organizations and people with a common goal of protecting and restoring local marine life, conserving biological diversity and maintaining healthy, sustainable marine habitats. Developed organically in 2008, the group works to...

Some of the coolest wheels in Laguna Beach are golf carts and Mokes. By Joe Yogerst   A classic Woody wagon, vintage Volkswagen Microbus or drop-top Porsche are among the coolest rides along the Southern California coast. But a much more efficient way of getting around a beach town—in terms of cost,...

Media nonprofit OC World, a PBS SoCal affiliate co-founded by Lagunan Scott Hays, delves into important issues in Orange County. By Sharon Stello   With community newspapers shuttering in many cities around Orange County—and across the nation—Laguna Beach resident Scott Hays decided to do something to help fill the gap in local...

Laguna’s new community center expands sports, arts and other activities offered in town. By Tanya A. Yacina   What was once a vacant site, formerly home to St. Catherine of Siena Parish School, is now bustling with activity, from kids showing off their skateboarding skills on temporary ramps to drop-in games of...

Long summer days are the perfect time to meet new friends while playing sports, making art and having adventures together in one of Laguna’s diverse camp sessions. By Jennifer Pappas Yennie   Believe it or not, summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about how the...

Laguna Beach Yoga & Fair Trade co-owner Katie Bond Gallen has cultivated a community spot that focuses on wellness and sustainability in partnership with her nonprofit, The Peace Exchange. By Ashley Ryan   Over the last decade, the success of The Peace Exchange has been understated. The nonprofit, which was established by...

Local date ideas abound for Valentine’s Day and beyond. By Sharael Kolberg   With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, couples are likely wondering what they can do to impress their loved one with a romantic night out or thoughtful gift. Luckily, Laguna Beach has plenty of options for ways to spend...