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 .
ROBERT ZALESKI
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ASSISTANT EDITOR Ashley Ryan
SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR / MANAGER Donald Nosek
DESIGN CREATIVE DIRECTOR Sonia Chung
MARKETING & DESIGN DIRECTOR / ART DIRECTOR Paul Graff
JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRODUCTION ARTIST Shaylene Brooks
PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTO EDITOR Jody Tiongco
SALES ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Cindy Byrne | cindy @ firebrandmediainc . com
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Matt Bond | matt @ firebrandmediainc . com Julie Coleman | julie @ firebrandmediainc . com Carol Josepher | carol @ firebrandmediainc . com Chris Mattingley | chrism @ firebrandmediainc . com Joe Rafael | joe @ firebrandmediainc . com
PRODUCTION PRODUCTION MANAGER Tina Leydecker
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8 SUMMER 2017 CITY GUIDE
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