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→ American Mosaic: Picturing Modern Art Through the Eye of Duncan Phillips at the Orange County Museum of Art features 65 works, dating from the 1860s through the 1960s, by iconic American artists Alexander Calder, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe and more. Through December 4. ocma.net
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PROPERTIES WITH PERSONALITY A rundown of the area’s premier hotels, each boasting a fresh vibe
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MONARCH BEACH RESORT
After a yearlong, $40 million renovation to introduce the Miraval Life in Balance Spa and revitalize the resort’s pool area, rooms and restaurants, The Monarch Beach Resort (formerly The St. Regis Monarch Beach) in Dana Point encompasses the best of coastal luxury. AVEO Table + Bar joins chef Michael Mina’s lauded Stonehill Tavern. Golfers will enjoy the Monarch Beach Golf Links designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. 1 Monarch Beach
Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach; meritagecollection.com/ paseahotel
THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH
Ninety-seven guest rooms and suites are stunningly sited within Aliso and Woods canyons on the town’s first homestead and ranch, dating back to 1871. Two restaurants and poolside dining, a Gary Roger Baird-designed nine-hole, par-21 course and a spa and fitness center round out the offerings. 31106 South
Coast Highway, Laguna Beach; ranchlb.com
Resort, Dana Point; monarchbeachresort.com CASA LAGUNA HOTEL & SPA
The historic inn’s cluster of hillside Spanish Colonial Revival–style buildings has gotten a top-to-bottom refresh by A-list Hollywood interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. The seamless blend of old and new in the property’s 23 guest rooms and lobby makes for an ideal low-key getaway for 21-and-over guests. 2510 South Coast
Highway, Laguna Beach; casalaguna.com
HAND PICKED
Recently relocated to Fashion Island, Carrie and Murphy Martines’ The Celect continues to offer forward-thinking clientele men’s and women’s fashion and accessories not easily found elsewhere in Orange County. The new store, with minimalist white shelves and a smartly streamlined palette, is well-stocked with known names like Y-3 and Rick Owens ready-to-wear, as well as edgy pieces by indie designers and off-thebeaten-path goods. Below, a few of the owners’ favorite items for the SoCal fall. Fashion Island, 571 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach; thecelect.com Issey Miyake Bao Bao Prism Basic Tote, $595; Chapter Tor Parka, $375; Adidas X Raf Simons Stan Smith, $400.
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A Cut Above
“Going to the salon should be a phenomenal experience,” says Lavender Salon & Boutique owner Heather Hart, whose full-service Castaway Commons beauty and retail emporium features all of her favorite things, from Hermès mugs for serving drinks to Japanese-made hair-washing stations and products from Leonor Greyl, Patyka and RMS Beauty. For those who covet luxury that lasts longer than a new cut, there’s also a covetable selection of certified Chanel bags. 1617 Westcliff Drive,
Suite 102, Newport Beach; lavendernb.com
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Surf City’s newcomer offers a happening beachfront social scene, with a full-service pool area, Tanner’s restaurant, which showcases modern, rustic California cuisine, and the open-air Treehouse Lounge. Retreat to your sea-inspired room with a view, test out Huntington Beach’s famed waves with the help of Paséa’s surf-butler program or find maximum serenity at the deluxe Balineseinspired Aarna Spa. 21080