COURTESY OF THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH
The Porch at The Ranch at Laguna Beach
An artistic and cultural getaway at The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Tucked away in a pocket of Aliso and Wood canyons , across Coast Highway from the Pacific Ocean , The Ranch at Laguna Beach offers a unique retreat for locals and visitors — whether they ’ re staying for the weekend or dropping by for dinner or game on the expansive golf course . In addition to the many existing amenities , the boutique resort recently launched two new exclusive experiences for overnight guests . Unique to Laguna , The Shaper and The Painter ( aka : Gary Larson and John Cosby , respectively ) offer guests an immersive cultural experience related to what are , arguably , the city ’ s most quintessential activities : surfing and plein air painting .
JOSH PHILLIPS
THE SHAPER Larson spent his childhood about a mile up the road from Doheny Beach . With the ocean as his backyard , he spent much of his time either fishing or surfing , landing a job at Infinity Surfboard shop in Dana Point when he was only 15 . Observing
Surfboard shaper Gary Larson
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