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The Cliff Laguna Beach restaurant!

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Oceanfront, open-air dining and cocktails return to the spectacularly-situated Laguna Village in Laguna Beach! After a complete overhaul and updating of the premises, The Cliff Laguna Beach is poised and ready to greet you with a delightful selection of California cuisine: lunch, dinner& shopping.

Where Great People, Art, Shops and Food all converge over looking the Gold Coast. Where at sunset you may be lucky and see the Green Flash.

Laguna Village 577 South Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA (949)494-1956

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Treat Yourself Like a Goddess
Athena Day Spa

Athena Day Spa enjoys an ocean-side location on South Coast Highway and serves the local clietele with personalized massage and skin care services in a setting fit for the gods. Customized therapeutic massage and body treatments meet your individual needs. A combination of techniques provide quality relaxation and relief of discomfort while you are pampered head to toe. Specialty massages include Hot Stone Therapy and the Body Polish. Or choose the Hydrating Facial, and perhaps the Signature Renewal and Tetra Peel, a four layer peel to minimize fine lines, wrinkles, and minimize pores. Couples Massage options provide you and your partner with blissful time together while experiencing wellness at its best.

Location: 611 S. Coast Hwy., (949) 376-7918, www.athenadayspa.net

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 10a.m. - 6p.m., Friday - Saturday, 9a.m. - 7p.m., earlier and later times
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Fashionistas of Laguna, unite! LF Laguna has the designer labels celebrities crave, and they're available right here on Forest Avenue. Ryan Cabrera and Jamie Foxx stop in for this and that, why shouldn't you? Denim and dresses, handbags, hats, headbands, and anything else you can think of would be available at LF, to mix and match the latest styles with your own unique flair. Walk the walk, don't worry about talking the talk, 'cause your look will say it all!

Location: 278 Forest Ave., (949) 497-9194, www.LFstores.com
Hours: Daily 10a.m. - 6p.m.

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The Coach House
Located in San Juan Capistrano. The premiere concert facility in Orange County, featuring a large variety of musical and comedy acts including many name acts that would otherwise play at larger venues. Seating is arranged around tables, smaller cocktail style tables and the bar. Roughly half of the seats are reserved for the dinner crowd.

Laguna Canyon Winery - Laguna Beach
Laguna Canyon Winery carefully sources out the highest quality grapes from vineyards in California, Washington State, Oregon and Italy. Their focus is on producing fruit forward premium style wines with unique character and taste. This is an extension of a 10 year wine operation in Canada, where all of their wine is crushed, pressed, fermented, oak barrel aged, blended and bottled in the canyon under their exclusive new label of 'Laguna Canyon Winery'.
Tasting room open Tuesday - Sunday 11-6 - Closed Mondays
(949) 715-9463 (Wine) Winery also available for special events

Ocean Avenue Brewing Co.

237 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2106 Phone: (949) 497-3381.

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Las Brisas
361 Cliff Drive Laguna Beach
Enjoy one of the most spectacular views in Orange County while dining on authentic Mexican cuisine here on the California Riviera! Las Brisas' presentations are simply beautiful and include mesquite-broiled New York steak, bouillabaisse with a half-lobster tail and much more.

The open-air patio is also a popular spot for watching both the waves and people on sunny days.

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ENO Wine Rooms - Dana Point
This wine tasting room, located inside the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel is truly a luxurious alternative to traditional Southern California wine clubs and bars. Select from up to 500 varieties of wine in 1,500 bottles. Enjoy their rotating selection of 50 cheeses � served with freshly baked breads, Spanish Marcona almonds, and olives tossed in olive oil and rosemary. Or delight in their acclaimed collection of hand-crafted chocolates. Ideal for romantic evenings for two or larger California wine tasting events.

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Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar -
San Juan Capistrano
Something for everyone: Choose from over 40 Wines by the Glass, Pick out a bottle from their 500+ varietal Wine Cellar (at store prices!) or try one of their Wine Flights. Italian food, gourmet pizzas and dessert with a fun atmosphere.
Live music on Thursday - Saturday nights.

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The Wine Artist - Lake Forest
The Ultimate Private Party Place!
At this stunning Tuscan-themed winery, you will indulge in everything wine: wine tasting, wine making, bottling and personalized wine bottles. Think of the fun you will have tasting wine and bottling your own personal vintage with family and friends - a truly unforgettable experience! Known for its impeccable service, The Wine Artist is the perfect setting for milestone birthday parties, client events, corporate teambuilding events, intimate wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners.

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Experience On The Border! Traditional Mexican favorites and mesquite-grilled specialties ...

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Flamingo Las Vegas
3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 733-3111
(800) 732-2111

The Flamingo Las Vegas sits in the "heart" of the Strip, at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road. Many people consider the original Flamingo Hotel, built in 1946 by Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, as the predecessor to modern commercial gambling in Las Vegas. Owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment.

Casino: race & sports book, table games, keno, slot machines and video poker

Rooms: 3,600

In-room Amenities: hair dryer, iron/ironing board, safe

Dining: Alta Villa, Conrad's Steakhouse, Peking Market, Flamingo Room, Bugsy's Deli, Lindy's, Paradise Garden Buffet

Entertainment: Flamingo Showroom: Gladys Knight. Bugsy's Celebrity Theatre, "The Second City"; "Bottoms Up."

Attractions: Wildlife Habitat with African penguins, Chilean flamingos, Mandarin ducks and Koi fish swimming in ponds under waterfalls

Hotel amenities: tennis courts, two pools with waterslide, The Spa at the Flamingo, Garden Wedding Chapel, babysitting services, car rental service

Parking: Free self-park garage; free valet service (tip appreciated)

Other: Hotel check-in at airport, at Park Place Entertainment desk

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Key West Fish Market & Grill
27221 Ortega Highway
Seafood items are delivered fresh every day in order to serve you the highest quality, delicious fish possible in their relaxed, casual atmosphere inspired by the Florida Keys. Whether you dine on the premises, order food to go, or take advantage of purchasing fresh fish from their market to cook at home, you will be delighted with the quality, flavor and freshness at Key West Fish Market & Grill.

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Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel

128 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 382-1600
(800) 237-6537

Founded by the legendary Benny Binion in 1951, this downtown establishment is now owned by MTR Gaming Group. The tower rooms were annexed from the defunct Mint Hotel next door.

Casino: race & sports book, table games, slot machines and video poker

Rooms: 380 In-room Amenities:

Dining: Binion's Ranch Steakhouse, Gee Joon's, coffee shop, deli and snack bars and buffet

Entertainment: comedian Vinnie Favorito

Hotel amenities: pool

Parking: free for hotel guests; free valet service (tip appreciated)

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Use ice plants and other fire-resistant plants to landscape.

Clear all debris from the roof, gutters and spouts.

Remove dead limbs located over roofs and all limbs within 10 feet of chimneys.

Prune the lower limbs within six feet of ground on all trees 18 feet high or taller to keep ground fires from spreading to trees.

Relocate firewood at least 30 feet from all structures and 10 feet from all vegetation.

Keep plants, shrubs and trees away from power lines.

Keep gas and propane tanks at least 30 feet from all structures.

Replace shake roofs with fire-resistant roofing.

Cover chimneys and stovepipes with nonflammable screens with 2 inch (or less) mesh.

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