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SUMMER 2016 CITY GUIDE
The ultimate compilation of insider tips for where to eat , shop , play and stay in Laguna Beach , the summer edition of the Laguna Beach City Guide is brought to you by the publisher of the award-winning Laguna Beach Magazine and the weekly Laguna Beach Independent newspaper . In this issue , the editors , who are based in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach , explore everything that makes the area one-of-a-kind , from live music to outdoor adventures and happy hours to the visual and performing arts , and so much more . Kick off summer with our guide to what is sure to become one of your favorite cities on earth — we know it ’ s ours .
SCOTT SPORLEDER
EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Steve Zepezauer
EDITORIAL & DESIGN CREATIVE DIRECTOR Sonia Chung
MANAGING EDITOR Elizabeth Nutt
ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR Katherine Duncan
ASSOCIATE EDITORS Ashley Burnett , Sharon Stello , Briana Verdugo
ART DIRECTOR Paul Graff
JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRODUCTION ARTIST Shaylene Brooks
PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTO EDITOR Jody Tiongco
DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT WRANGLER Kim Zepezauer
PUBLISHER Scott Sanchez
SALES ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Cindy Byrne
SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVES Matt Bond , Julie Coleman , Linda McCall
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Carol Josepher , Chris Mattingley , Kevin Whitehead
PRODUCTION MANAGER Tina Leydecker
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Megan Shelhamer
FINANCE Cyndy Mendaros
SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR / MANAGER Donald Nosek
Go . See . Do
500 + Ways to Experience the Town
ON THE COVER : LOCATION : SPLASHES RESTAURANT AND BAR
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steve Zepezauer
PUBLISHER & CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Scott Sanchez
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