Make the season merry and bright by surprising your loved ones with personalized experiences you can only find in Orange County.
Meticulously crafted from 13 carats of baguette diamonds and 1.5 carats of brilliant round diamonds, all set in 18k white gold, this Lugano Diamonds link bracelet features a vibrant pop of red ceramic on the interior. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
One-of-a-Kind Jewels From Lugano Diamonds
Newport Beach’s Lugano Diamonds is known for its one-of-a-kind designs featuring gems scoured from around the world. From rings punctuated by rare padparadscha sapphires to earrings dripping in jaw-dropping emeralds, the pieces crafted at Lugano are true showstoppers thanks to owners Idit and Moti Ferder. Stop by its flagship store at Fashion Island this season to pick up stunning sparklers or design a one-of-a-kind piece in collaboration with Lugano's expert jewelers.
See Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from Dec. 19 to 24. PHOTO COURTESY OF SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Broadway Mega Package at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Surprise the theater lover in your life with Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Broadway Mega Package. Highlights of the 2023-2024 season include showings of Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Dec. 19 to 24); Disney's The Lion King (Feb. 1 to 25); MJ The Musical (March 19 to 31); Beetlejuice (April 16 to 28); Disney's Aladdin (May 7 to 12); Funny Girl (May 28 to June 9); Sweeney Todd (June 14 to 15); Clue (July 23 to 28); and Peter Pan (Aug. 6 to 18). You can also create your own package so you can curate the perfect mix of Broadway plays, cabaret, jazz and more.
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Relax at The Spa at Pelican Hill. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL
Spa Day at The Spa at Pelican Hill
Give your loved one the gift of relaxation at The Spa at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach's only Forbes Five-Star spa. Open daily, the 23,000-square-foot space invites guests to enjoy body treatments, massages, facials, hair and nail services. Post-treatment, unwind in the Acqua Colonnades, which features herbal steam rooms, saunas and saltwater soaking tubs. Discover the complete list of our 12 favorite spas across Orange County here.
Create custom headwear at Teressa Foglia's Laguna Beach boutique. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Bespoke Hat Experience with Teressa Foglia
Visit Teressa Foglia's Laguna Beach showroom to craft a custom straw or felt hat. Made-to-measure creations deliver within six to eight weeks so plan ahead! You can also shop Foglia's Artist Atelier Collection—a curated assortment of the finest bespoke headwear from the brand's expert design team. Learn more about Foglia here.
The elegant dining room at Knife Pleat at South Coast Plaza; PHOTO BY ANNE WATSON
Michelin-Starred Dining at Knife Pleat
Visit South Coast Plaza's Michelin-starred French restaurant Knife Pleat to impress your loved ones with multicourse menus, caviar service and desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious. For the ultimate indulgence, opt for the six-course dinner menu with the wine pairing added on. While the menu is regularly updated, as chef Tony Esnault sources the finest and freshest ingredients each week, current highlights include Osetra caviar paired with spiced panna cotta, honeynut squash pomegranate pumpkin seed and argan oil followed by sunchoke soup and American wagyu. You can also stop by every Saturday for afternoon tea from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Come hungry!
Your private shopping experience awaits at The Fifth Avenue Club at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Bespoke Styling Services at The Fifth Avenue Club
Take retail therapy to the next level with The Fifth Avenue Club at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. A personal shopping service by Saks Fifth Avenue, the new club invites locals and guests alike to work with a Saks stylist to curate a custom wardrobe, whether you’re looking for a single dress to wear to a holiday party or a complete capsule collection to take on a winter vacation. The complimentary service takes place inside an elegant suite on the property’s fourth floor that’s been outfitted with designer duds, Champagne on ice and optional lunch service. It's the perfect gift for the fashion lover in your life!
A peek inside a Pendry Newport Beach hotel room; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
A Luxury Staycation at The New Pendry Newport Beach
Impress your significant other by booking a staycation at the brand-new Pendry Newport Beach. Lounge by the pool, indulge in spa treatments and enjoy an elegant dinner at Clique Hospitality's SET Steak & Sushi. Read all about the posh property here.
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