Tag: history
Surfin’ Safari
Dick Metz went on a worldwide wave-riding expedition in the late 1950s that helped to inspire the film “The Endless Summer.”
By Sharon Stello
Dick Metz...
A Montage Milestone
The luxury resort company’s flagship Laguna Beach property turns 20.
By Julia Clerk
A spectacular bluff-top property that takes full advantage of its ocean views and...
Riding the Wave
Dick Metz grew up during surfing’s heyday in Laguna, experiencing the sport’s evolution firsthand.
By Sharon Stello
When Dick Metz started surfing as a kid in...
Laguna Memories
Dick Metz shares his recollections of growing up in this beach town before World War II.
By Sharon Stello
Back in the early days, Laguna Beach...
High-Tech Health Care
Laguna’s hospital takes patient care to new levels as services have evolved over more than 60 years.
By Tanya A. Yacina
For most, access to quality...
A Centennial Celebration
Laguna Playhouse, a renowned theater group, has withstood the test of time with all-star casts and productions.
By Tanya A. Yacina
A professional theater within a...
Riding the Wave
Laurie Hermann reflects on her years as Hobie Alter’s tandem surfing partner, winning competitions around the region together in the 1960s.
By Sharon Stello
Laurie Hermann...
Stand-Up Service
A favorite local watering hole, The Saloon has become more than a bar, creating a tight-knit community over four decades.
By Tanya A. Yacina
As the...
2017: Cultural Cornerstone
Laguna Art Museum celebrates 100 years as a community hub and symbol of the area's past, present and future.
By Elizabeth Nutt
When you set foot...
2016: Golden Years
Sawdust Art Festival and Laguna Art-A-Fair celebrate a half-century of artistic excellence.
By Richard Chang
It may be hard to believe, but Sawdust Art Festival and...