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Laguna Beach 

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city located in southern Orange County, California. It is known 

for a mild year-round climate, scenic coves, environmental preservation, and artist community. 

The population in the 2010 census was 22,723. 

Historically a territory of Paleoindians, the Tongva people and then Mexico, the location became 

part of the United States following the Mexican–American War. Laguna Beach was settled in the 

1870s, officially founded in 1887 and, in 1927 its current government was incorporated as a city. 

In 1944, the city adopted a council-manager form for its government. The city has remained 

relatively isolated from urban encroachment by its surrounding hills, limited highway access, and 

a dedicated greenbelt. The Laguna Beach coastline is protected by 5.88 miles (9.46 km) of state 

marine reserve and an additional 1.21 miles (1.95 km) of state conservation area. 

Tourism is the primary industry with an estimated three million people visiting the community 

annually. Annual large events include the Pageant of the Masters, Festival of the Arts, Sawdust Art 

Festival, Art-A-Fair, Bluewater Music Festival, and Kelpfest. 

History 

Laguna Beach was the habitation site of a prehistoric paleoindian civilization. In 1933, the first 

fossilized skull of a paleoindian found in California was uncovered during construction on St. 

Ann’s Drive. Known as “Laguna Woman”, the skull originally was radiocarbon dated to more than 

17,000 BP, however, revised measurements suggest it originated during the Holocene era 11,700 

years before present. Subsequent research has found several prehistoric encampment sites in 

the area. 

Historically, the indigenous people of the Laguna Beach area were the Tongva. Aliso Creek served 

as a territorial boundary between Gabrieleno and Acjachemen groups, or Juanenos, named by 

Spanish missionaries who first encountered them in the 1500s. The area of Laguna Canyon was 

named on an 1841 Mexican land grant map as, Cañada de las Lagunas (English:Glen of the 

Lagoons). After the Mexican-American War ended in 1848, the area of Alta California was ceded 

to the United States. The treaty provided that Mexican land grants be honored and Rancho San 

Joaquin, which included north Laguna Beach, was granted to José Antonio Andres Sepúlveda. 

Following a drought in 1864, Sepúlveda sold the property to James Irvine.[15] The majority of 

Laguna Beach was one of the few parcels of coastal land in Southern California that never was 

included in any Mexican land grant. 

Settlers arrived after the American Civil War. They were encouraged by the Homestead Act and 

Timber Culture Act, which granted up to 160 acres of land to a homesteader who would plant at 

least 40 acres of trees. In Laguna Beach, settlers planted groves of eucalyptus trees. In 1871, the 

first permanent homestead in the area was occupied by the George and Sarah Thurston family 

of Utah on 152 acres of Aliso Creek Canyon. In 1876, the brothers William and Lorenzo Nathan 

“Nate” Brooks purchased tracts of land in Bluebird Canyon at present-day Diamond Street. They 

subdivided their land, built homes and initiated the small community of Arch Beach. In his book, 

History of Orange County, California, Samuel Armor cited permanent homestead of Nate Brooks 

as the beginning of the modern day town and described Brooks as the “Father of Laguna Beach.” 

The community in Laguna Canyon and around the main beach expanded during the 1880s. 

The city officially founded a post office in 1887 under the name Lagona (sic), but the postmaster 

in 1904, Nicholas Isch, successfully petitioned for a name correction to Laguna Beach. By then 

Laguna Beach already had developed into a tourist destination. Hubbard Goff built a large hotel 

at Arch Beach in 1886, which later was moved and added to Joseph Yoch’s Laguna Beach 

Hotel built in 1888 on the main beach. Visitors from local cities pitched tents on the beaches for 

vacation during the warm summers. 

The scenic beauty of the isolated coastline and hills attracted plein-air painters in the early 1900s. 

William Wendt, Frank Cuprien, and Edgar Payne among others settled there and formed the 

Laguna Beach Art Association. The first art gallery opened in 1918 and later became the Laguna 

Beach Art Museum. Precursors to The Festival of the Arts and the Pageant of the Masters began in 

1921, and eventually were established in their present day form by Roy Ropp in 1936. Due to its 

proximity to Hollywood, Laguna also became a favorite filming location. Starting in 1913, dozens 

of silent films were made at local coves with Harold Lloyd, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., 

and others. Actors and film crews stayed during long production shoots at the Arch Beach Tavern 

on the hillside above Moss Street. 

The arrival of painters, photographers, filmmakers, and writers established Laguna Beach as a 

noted artist community. Although there only were approximately 300 residents in 1920, a large 

proportion of them worked in creative fields. The small town remained isolated until 1926 because 

the long winding Laguna Canyon road served as the only access. With the completion of the 

Pacific Coast Highway in 1926, a population boom was expected. In order to protect the small 

town atmosphere of the art colony, residents who called themselves “Lagunatics” pushed for 

incorporation. The municipal government for Laguna Beach incorporated as a city on June 29, 

1927. The city experienced steady population growth since that time, rising from 1900 residents 

in 1927 to more than 10,000 in 1962, and becoming four times larger in area. 

Pretend City Children’s Museum 

29 Hubble, Irvine • (949) 428-3900 • pretendcity.com 

If elementary school age children are having a bit of 

difficulty in math, reading or sciences consider a trip 

to Pretend City Children’s Museum. This interactive city 

provides fun activities allowing your children to learn 

concepts in these subjects without the classroom setting. 

A well-trained professional leads your child through 

this exciting city aiding them in mastery in these oftentough 

skills. 

Niguel Botanical Preserve 

29571 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel 

(949) 425-5100 • niguelbotanicalpreserve.org 

Niguel Botanical Preserve consists of 18 acres of beautiful 

and lush botanical gardens. The mission of this 

preserve is to showcase plants and flowers known to 

prosper in the Mediterranean climate of the area. The 

preserve began as a simple vegetable garden used to 

educate locals in methods of horticulture. 

ZOOMARS 

31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 

(949) 331-6550 • zoomars.com 

ZOOMARS is a petting zoo with cute and cuddly animals 

for your children to pet, feed and observe. Among the 

animals are potbellied pigs, llamas, cows and sheep. 

Your child is also given the opportunity to feed grapes 

to the turkeys, apples to the adorable donkeys and carrots 

to the emu. There are also bunnies and Tonka the 

tortoise, not to mention the loveable goats. Take your 

child for a ride on the mini-train at the playground or for 

a ride on ponies. 



Balboa Pavilion 

400 Main Street, Newport Beach 

(800) 830-7744 • www.balboapavilion.com 

Balboa Pavilion is the premier marina in Orange County 

and is the site for the annual Christmas Boat Parade. 

This marina offers sport fishing and Catalina Boat tours. 

Located in the Pavilion is the Harborside Restaurant 

and Grand Ballroom which offers complete catering 

services for your next big event. 

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park 

18751 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA • ocparks.com/lagunacoast 

The Laguna Coast Wilderness Park measures over 7,000 acres within the South Coast Wilderness 

Area. This park and organization work with the Natural Community Conservation Planning program. 

The mission of this park and its associated parks is to preserve and protect endangered 

species in habitats where their populations will increase. 

Balboa Fun Zone 

600 E. Bay Ave, Balboa • www.thebalboafunzone.com 

Balboa Fun Zone is considered one of the last 

great amusement areas of Southern California. This 

amusement area offers a wealth of activities including 

The Ferris Wheel, arcades, food and shops, harbor 

cruises, sport fishing, whale watching and one-hour trips 

to Catalina Island on the Catalina Flyer. 

Newport Sports Museum 

100 Newport Center Drive • Newport Beach 

(949) 721-9333 www.newportsportsmuseum.org 

The Newport Sports Museum hosts several charity events 

each year. Among them are the Annual Charity Golf 

Classic and Hall of Fame Night. This museum showcases 

a huge collection of sports memorabilia. With these 

exhibits the museum hopes to motivate children and 

capture their interests in sports leading them to become 

disciplined, confident adults. 

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton 

That name is heard daily on both local and national news but very few people know just where it is 

located or, for that matter, what it is. 

The history of the base starts way back in the early Forties when both the Army and the Marine 

Corps were searching for an area to create a large training facility. In 1942, 122,798 acres located 

in Rancho Santa Margarita y Los Flores were transformed into the largest Marine Corps base in the 

country. On September 25, 1942, Franklin D. Roosevelt officially dedicated the base. In October 

of 1944 the base was declared a “permanent installation” and in 1946 became the home of 

the 1st Marine Division. Camp Pendleton is named after Marine General Joseph Henry Pendleton 

(1860-1942). 

A $20 million upgrade and expansion went into effect during the Korean War which included the 

creation of Camp Horno. During that period approximately 200,000 Marines passed through the 

base on their way to Korea and later Vietnam. In the ensuing years Camp Pendleton has continued 

to grow. Recently efforts have been put into place to preserve the history of founders of the base. 

That culminated in the recognition of the original ranch house as a National Historic Site. 

Today, Camp Pendleton spans over 125,000 acres and plays host not only to the Marines, but all 

branches of the U.S. military. The coastline (17 miles) is used for amphibious shore-to-shore training. 

The main base located in the Mainside Complex has a daytime population that can exceed 

100,000. Camp Pendleton remains the last undeveloped portion of the Southern California coastline 

and acts as a gateway between Orange County and San Diego County. In 1954, the camp 

started hosting Basic Training familiarization for teens between the ages of 14 and 17. They are 

referred to as the “Devil Pups.” The training focuses on fitness, discipline, love of country and the 

Marine Corps. It is a program that is still in effect to this day. 

So the next time that you take the I-5 on your way to Sea World or Disneyland just remember, that 

empty area of undeveloped land that you are coasting through is a training ground for many fine 

young men and women who have served and are still serving your country today. 




Should I 

Buy Organic? 

There has been an explosion in the marketing 

and availability of organic foods over the over 

the past few years, so it’s certainly no wonder 

that one of the most common questions is 

“should I buy organic?” Here are the facts based 

on the best science to date: 

Choosing organic is clearly better for the 

environment. 

This is demonstrable and occurs through numerous 

channels, including conservation of natural 

resources and less pollution for our water and 

soils. 

Consuming organic foods reduces the 

body’s exposure to pesticides. 

This has been confirmed through numerous 

scientific studies. Adults and children who consume 

organic foods have measurably lower 

levels of pesticides in their bodies. Perhaps the 

bigger question here is – “Are the levels of pesticide 

exposure received from eating conventional 

foods harmful to our health?” At this point 

in science, we simply do not have the data to 

definitively answer this question. Pesticides approved 

for use are reported to be safe at or below 

certain threshold levels. It is clear however 

that pesticides are harmful to exposed farm 

workers, along with “non-target” wildlife and are 

definitely not healthy substances. 

For children there are two additional caveats to 

consider on the safety front. Because children 

consume more food calories per unit of body 

weight and because their cells are dividing at a 

much more rapid rate, they are at greater risk for 

potential toxic effects from pesticide exposure 

(a developing fetus is at the greatest risk). Additionally, 

it is common for some kids to have 

very restrictive eating patterns with consumption 

of only one or a few types of fruits or vegetables 

on a regular basis. If this is the case, they will experience 

a greater number of exposures to the 

same pesticides which can also exacerbate risk. 

The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a notfor-profit 

research organization devoted to improving 

public health and the environment, has 

determined that the produce that consistently 

has the highest pesticide levels include: apples, 

bell peppers, celery, cherries, grapes (imported), 

nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, red 

raspberries, strawberries, and spinach. Choosing 

organic for this group of produce will give 

you and your family the greatest reduction in 

pesticide exposure. Spinach, strawberries, and 

celery are the worst of the bunch. 

Organic foods may or may not be more 

nutritious than their conventional counterparts. 

Some scientific studies show conventional foods 

are just as nutritious, while others support the contrary. 

Based on my knowledge of the available 

data, the scale tips slightly in favor of a superior 

nutritional profile for organic varieties. Organics 

generally have a bit higher mineral content because 

of the more stringent soil requirements for 

organic certification and in some cases, have 

a more robust supply of protective antioxidants. 

Organic foods may or may not taste better. 

Blinded taste studies are basically a wash. For 

those that think organic tastes better there are 

an equal number who find the conventional 

counterpart tastier. 

Organic foods will generally spoil more 

quickly. 

Pesticides clearly extend the shelf life and “freshness” 

of foods. For optimal freshness, organic 

foods need to be consumed more quickly. 

Organic foods are more expensive. 

You will generally pay about 20% more for organic 

varieties. 

The answer is a complicated one and ultimately 

depends on your feelings towards the environment, 

pesticide, and your pocketbook. 

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health resort. Tourists often pose next to 

the sign which derived from the quack 

doctor’s claim that it should become a 

health resort. Today the area is used for 

hiking, camping, and bird watching. 

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Museum of Death 

6031 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood • (323) 466-8011 

Museumofdeath.net 

The Museum of Death was established in 1995. This museum showcases 

the largest collection of serial murderer artwork including the 

crime scene of the Manson Murders. Within this museum are videos 

of autopsies and information about the Heaven’s Gate cult. 

Bulldozer Building 

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The Bulldozer Building was constructed 

as a major advertisement scheme for 

United Equipment. The structure was built 

in 1976 and has been the owner’s office 

since. The building is 21 feet high, 28 feet 

wide, and 66 feet in length. It stands two 

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Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn 

The great statutes of Auburn consist of Amazon arches, a 

man pushing a wheelbarrow, and a nude man who appears 

to wrestle the chains holding him captive. The statutes 

measure 42 feet in height and it weighs over 120 tons. 

Ken Fox who is the local dentist constructed the statues that 

stand in his business parking lot. 

Whale Watching 

Every year, approximately 26,000 gray whales migrate from the frigid 

waters of the Arctic region to the warmer waters off of Baja, California. 

Their migratory path is over 10,000 miles long and takes them to their 

customary breeding grounds. The San Diego coastline is one of their 

passing points on this yearly voyage, and a great place to take in this 

spectacle. 

According to the Birch Aquarium in San Diego, gray whales are most 

often seen off the Sand Diego coast from late December through 

March. At the peak of the migration, a dozen or more whales can be 

seen together at a time. These mammals often dive into deep waters 

for three to five minutes and then rise through the surface to “blow.” 

It is common to see the whales from the coastline, and two of the 

best vantage points are at Cabrillo National Monument or the cliffs of 

Torrey Pines State Beach. Another opportunity for whale watching is 

aboard one of the whale watching cruises. Many charter boats offer 

this service from December through March, and the prices are quite 

reasonable, averaging about $30 for a two hour cruise. 



















Hello! My name is Karrie and I am otherwise 

known as The Laundry Lass. I grew up 

in the Great Central Valley in a tiny country 

town near Fresno. I started working when 

I was 15 with my own lawn mowing business 

making more money than I could image 

at that age. I thought, “This is great!” 

Meantime, I expanded it to dog walking, 

dog sitting, washing cars, babysitting and 

a crafting business called Kreations by Karrie. 

I enjoyed working and making my own 

money, but time progressed and I grew up. 

I started attending the local community 

college and progressed to the university 

where I obtained a B.A. in Geography with 

a History minor. From there I obtained two 

teaching credentials and started teaching. 

I taught a variety of grades over 17 

years and obtained two Masters during the 

mean time. 

Yet life seems to throw things at you. My 

brother and I took care of our ailing mother 

after a broken hip in 2002 leading up to 

12 years later when she went to heaven in 

2014 due to complications from strokes. 

I enjoyed reading, attending and volunteering 

at church, taking holidays, having 

a dog, going to Disneyland, sewing and 

crafting, and cooking, but that had all 

been put aside during my mother’s illness. 

I realized I needed to do something else 

with my life. So I changed careers and 

made a huge move to Southern California. 

I wanted to own a business and work 

for myself! I started investigating purchasing 

a laundromat by attending the Southern 

California Laundry Association’s workshops 

and connected with Beverly, who 

has become my mentor. That brought me 

to the realization that a personalized Fluff n 

Fold business was the route for me. I could 

work flexible hours according to client’s requests, 

work at the church, volunteer, sew, 

cook, read, etc. So I opened up a mobile 

service in 2015 taking care of clothes from 

Long Beach to Mission Viejo, but I was always 

looking to expand and when a local 

business was up for sale here in Laguna 

Beach, I jumped at the chance to own a 

brick and mortar shop. 

I officially became the new owner of Bay 

Cleaners on October 20, 2015, and renaming 

it The Laundry Lass--Concierge Dry 

Cleaning & Laundry and haven’t looked 

back. I provide not only dry cleaning and 

laundry (shirt laundry & fluff n’ fold) service 

but alterations, hand pressing, shoe/ 

leather/bag cleaning and repair, area rug 

cleaning, including FREE delivery! You 

name it, we do it; and, if we can’t do it, I 

find someone who can. 

Since opening, I have joined the Laguna 

Beach Chamber of Commerce and the 

Laguna Board of Realtor’s, met a lot of 

great people, and am so excited to watch 

my business grow as well as my participation 

in local community activities. 

It may sound weird to some, but I love 

opening a neatly folded and organized 

linen closet with a beautiful hint of a satisfying 

and lovely scent. The Laundry Lass has 

arrived! I will give your laundry the love it 

deserves! 

You may have heard that 

everything is energy... 

Einstein coined this phrase ages ago, 

and those of us who work in the realm of 

holistic energy and health know it to be 

deeply true. In terms of your nutritional 

choices and creating space for optimal 

health, selecting those foods and 

supplements that support you in your 

highest, most fully developed vibration is 

key to unfolding your greatest sense of 

well-being. 

When we are in the optimal state of vitality, 

we crave and consume highly nutritious 

food and supplements with greater 

bio-availability and cellular resonance. 

When our mind, body and spirit are in 

alignment, we no longer crave junk and 

non-food. Crap thoughts attract crap 

foods! This is why it’s very important to 

begin tuning in to our bodies and our 

emotions so that we can make better 

choices. 

When we open to the awareness that 

junk food binges and allowing lowvibration 

foods to enter our bodies are 

directly correlating to some dis-ease in 

the energetic field, pointing to flawed 

patterns and habits in our thoughts and 

stuck energies in the body. 

Using a multi-modal approach to wellness, 

healing and growth, Blissful Souls 

Wellness concierge works to elevate, 

uplift, unshackle and ‘vibe up’ clients in 

order that they can attain their highest 

potential for feeling great. Our experts 

in yoga, alternative medicine, energy 

healing, nutrition and non-traditional 

medicine work in tandem with clients to 

reveal and emerge them as the highest 

vibrational being that they can be. 

By providing high quality nutrition and 

clearing body, mind, spirit at all levels, 

we bring our bodies back to a space 

in which real hunger can be felt again 

and we reach for real foods and good 

nutrition rather than the non-food junk so 

many of us have gotten into the unfortunate 

habit of scarfing when we’re too 

stressed, tired and tuned out. 

When we ‘ground’ our energy and quiet 

the mind, breathe deeply and tune in to 

what our real physical, emotional and 

spiritual needs are, we cannot help but 

thrive. In gifting ourselves with the time 

and attention we deserve to become 

healthy, every aspect of our lives improve. 

We are an amazing energetic 

system that needs tapping in and tuning 

up sometimes. By supporting this effort 

nutritionally and holistically, we can really 

live into the highest love, light and creative 

force that each of us are – inside 

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Romantic 

Getaways 

Balboa Inn 

105 Main Street, Newport Beach 

(949) 675-3412 • balboainnevents.com 

The Balboa Inn was constructed in 1929 and 

has been visited by such celebrities as Howard 

Hughes. This beautiful inn features nine-foot ceilings, 

sundecks constructed of Italian tile and 

an intriguing Mediterranean courtyard. Reserve 

an ocean-view suite, which features beautiful 

beachfront views and elegant furnishings. Each 

of these suites has fireplaces, balconies and 

oversized Jacuzzis. 

Rutas Old Town Inn 

274 N. Glassell Street, Orange 

(714) 628-1818 • rutasoldtowninnca.com 

Ruta’s Old Town Inn offers exquisite Victorian 

décor showcased in old world charm. Select 

one of their elegant guest rooms that include 

antique furnishings and beautiful bedding. Each 

guest room has a private bathroom. The inn has 

a warm and friendly parlor with a fireplace for 

you to relax and unwind. 

Beachrunner’s Inn 

231 Kennebec Avenue, Long Beach 

(562) 858-0202 • beachrunnersinn.com 

Beachrunner’s Inn is considered Long Beach’s 

premier bed and breakfast featuring excellent 

guest rooms in a beautiful locale. Each guest 

room was restored to showcase the original details 

reflecting the history of the inn. Fine furnishings, 

luxury bedding and all the creature comforts 

you have come to expect are present in 

this cozy little inn. 

Crescent Bay Inn 

1435 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach 

(949) 494-2508 • crescentbayinn.com 

The Crescent Bay Inn offers beautiful guest 

rooms in a classic hotel setting. Your selections 

include two double, one queen or one king 

bed. Each suite includes desks, private bathrooms 

and tables. From this hotel you can enjoy 

a wide selection of activities together. Among 

these activities are scuba diving, mountain biking 

or body boarding. 

Two Palms at the Groves B & B 

9782 Santiago Blvd, Villa Park 

714-394-6153 • twopalmsatthegroves.com 

The Two Palms at the Groves Bed and Breakfast 

provides exquisite guest rooms with ranch style 

décor and fine furnishings. Lush orange trees surround 

the grounds of this ranch style bed and 

breakfast adding just the right ambience for a 

laid back romantic weekend for two. 

The Georgian Hotel 

1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica • (310) 

395-9945 • georgianhotel.com 

For a contemporary room with star-quality furnishings 

and bedding, reserve a room at the 

Georgian Hotel. Your stay at this posh hotel gives 

you ocean view rooms, standard options, and 

signature suites. The suites have French doors 

and fine seating areas. Each option presents 

luxury and is perfect for your time away. 

Magic Castle 

7025 Franklin Avenue, LA 

(323) 851-0800 • magiccastlehotel.com 

The Magic Castle Hotel offers exclusivity in a laid 

back setting. Enjoy a relaxing stay in one or two 

bedroom suites. Each suite offers an apartment 

style setting with a kitchen, living, and dining 

room. Select suites haver a balcony overlooking 

the heated pool. Each room has contemporary 

décor with high headboards and fine bedding. 

The Bissell House 

201 Orange Grove Avenue, S. Pasadena 

(626) 441-3535 • bissellhouse.com 

If you are looking for an elegant hideaway look 

no further than the Bissell House. With a stay at 

this bed and breakfast inn you receive an ovolacto 

vegetarian breakfast, Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs 

in your room, access to a large DVD collection 

and free parking. This four-star inn has beautifully 

appointed guestrooms and access to the 

crystal clear waters of the Olympic size pool. 




Right On Par... 

Here are a few of our favorites: 

Torrey Pines Golf Course 

11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, 

CA 92037 • Phone: (800) 985-4653 

www.torreypinesgolfcourse.com 

Torrey Pines Golf Course is actually two golf 

courses, the North Course and the morefamous 

South Course. Torrey Pines sits on 

oceanside cliffs, overlooking the Pacific 

Ocean, in La Jolla, Calif., north of San Diego. 

The courses are surrounded by stateprotected 

areas, including the Torrey Pines 

State Reserve park and Torrey Pines State 

Beach. Torrey Pines Golf Course is owned 

and operated by the City of San Diego 

as a municipal facility that is open to the 

public. 

Aviara Golf Club 

7447 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011 

Tel: (760) 603-6900 • www.golfaviara.com 

Designed by Arnold Palmer this course features 

a memorable coastal layout: par 72, 

18 holes over 7,007 yards uniquely sculpted 

around rolling hillsides, plenty of bunker 

and water challenges, and landscaped 

with native wildflowers of Southern California. 

Located within an elegant two-story, 

32,000 square-foot Spanish colonial clubhouse 

are premier player amenities, such 

as full-sized lockers, eloquent lounge area, 

full-service bar, and Steakhouse. Professional 

golf facilities include a practice driving 

range, putting and pitching greens, 

modern GPS systems on all golf carts, and 

an upscale golf pro shop. 

Golf Courses 

Pelican Hill Golf Club 

22800 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport 

Coast, CA 92657 • 888.757.3767 

www.pelicanhill.com/golf/ 

Tom Fazio designed 54 hole golf course, 

including 18 holes at nearby Oak Creek 

Golf Club®, and 36 championship holes 

on the Ocean North and Ocean South 

courses unlike anything you’ve ever played 

before. Amenities include: professional 

forecaddies, luxurious locker rooms, practice 

facility, shoe attendants, club cleaning 

service, golf shop and golf academy. 

Maderas Golf Club 

17750 Old Coach Road Poway, CA 92064 

858.451.8100 • www.maderasgolf.com 

Maderas Golf Club is a spectacular San Diego 

golf course designed by Johnny Miller 

and Robert Muir Graves. The beauty, challenge 

and thrilling shots that can be found 

on the course have earned the club the 

rating of #1 golf course in San Diego for 

five consecutive years. The creative designers 

interlaced three lakes, five waterfalls, 

rock outcroppings, forests and over 

40 acres of natural wildflowers that are 

seen throughout the entire golf course. The 

Club features natural rock formations with 

sweeping elevation changes. Additional 

amenities include an driving range, short 

game facility, all grass tees, an upscale 

pro shop and a wide variety of golf instruction. 

Barona Creek Golf Club 

1932 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside, 

CA 92040 • 1-888-722-7662 

www.barona.com/golf/ 

Designed by Gary Roger Baird Design International 

Senior Architect Todd Eckenrode. 

The natural features of this club complement 

a course designed to challenge, satisfy, 

and reward players of every skill level. 

Barona Creek golf course offers five tees to 

accommodate golfers of all skills and abilities. 

For those looking to be challenged, 

the course provides a championship layout 

from the Black Tees which boasts a 

course rating of 74.5 and 139 slope. There 

are over 100 bunkers and strategically 

placed natural obstacles, including an oak 

that splits the first fairway, contribute to a 

challenging championship course. 

Industry Hills Golf Club 

1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, 

CA 91744 • (626) 810-4653 

www.ihgolfclub.com 

The game’s greatest players have graced 

these greens making it a destination for 

more than 25 years. It is perhaps best 

known for its long, gracious fairways. At the 

same time, the club features a history as 

long as its landscape. Industry Hills counts 

itself as one of the oldest and most prestigious 

public courses on the West Coast. 

Thirty-six holes of championship golf spanning 

650 acres are found on the Dwight D. 

Eisenhower and Babe Didrikson Zaharias 

courses. Both are considered among the 

best layouts in Southern California. Novices 

and professionals alike marvel at the 

unique layout including 160 sand bunkers, 

eight lakes, and a endless horizon of large 

undulating bent grass greens.

Juicing 

What exactly is Juicing, 

Anyway? 

Juicing is the process of extracting the juice 

from fresh fruits and vegetables. A small kitchen 

appliance known as a juicer is used to extract 

the juice (not the pulp), and these can range 

in price from $50 to $500. Fresh juices should 

not be confused with smoothies, which are usually 

made in a blender, food processor, or highpowered 

juicer and include the fibrous pulp of 

the fruit and vegetable ingredients. 

Types of Juicers: 

‘’Fast’’ Juicers 

This type of juicer is one of the most common 

varieties you’ll find on the market. 

A fast juicer (or centrifugal juicer) grinds 

your fruits and veggies and then pushes 

the extracted juice through a strainer by 

spinning at a very high speed. The pulp 

is extracted and ejected into a special 

compartment, usually near the back of 

the juicer. This type of juicer produces 

pulp-free juice very quickly, but it also 

tends to extract less juice than other 

types of juicers. This type of juicer also 

generates more heat than other types, 

which some experts say could compromise 

the nutrients in the produce. 

“Slow” Juicers 

This juicer produces juice in two steps, 

using one or two gears. First, it crushes 

the fruits and veggies, and then it presses 

out the juice. These types of juicers 

take longer to produce juice, and they 

tend to be more expensive than most 

centrifugal juicers. However, they are 

said to extract more nutrients from the 

produce. They yield a thick juice with 

more pulp, yet still produce some pulp 

extract in a separate compartment. 

Reasons to Juice: 

• Juicing allows your digestive system to rest, so 

that energy may go into elimination, recovery 

and healing, instead of digestion. During this 

time, cells can repair themselves and detoxify. 

Freshly pressed juices provide enzymes as 

well as vitamins and minerals that are easily 

assimilated. 

• Juicing will help to break down the vegetables, 

making it easier to assimilate, so you will 

receive most of the nutrition. 

• Juicing allows you to consume more vegetables 

than you normally would. Some people 

may find eating vegetables difficult, but it can 

be easily accomplished with a quick glass of 

vegetable juice. 

• You can add a wider variety of vegetables in 

your diet. Many people eat the same vegetables, 

raw or cooked, every day. Foods should 

be rotated to prevent developing allergies. 

With juicing, you can juice a wide variety of 

vegetables that you may not normally enjoy 

eating whole. 

Basic Green Juice 

(16oz Serving Size): 

1 Cucumber; 4 Celery Stalks; 2 Apples; 

6-8 Leaves Kale; 1/2 Lemon; 1 tbsp Ginger 


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