JOHN STANALAND
HÔM Real Estate Group
Years in business: More than 15
Vibe: Technically [Laguna Beach] is an artists’ community—a little laid-back.
Typical Laguna resident: Everyone from artist to surfer to the most upscale businessperson
Notable assets: The beaches, Montage Laguna Beach, Sawdust Art & Craft Festival and Pageant of the Masters
View to get: Ocean view—there are phenomenal properties on the beach; the hills have great views of the ocean and town.
Best Streets to live on: Wards Terrace, Ocean Way, Gaviota Drive and Montage Way in Laguna Beach
Where to eat: Sushi Laguna, The Loft and Mosaic Bar & Grille at the Montage Laguna Beach
Go-to spots: La Sirena Grill, The Koffee Klatch and Coyote Grill

LORI MCGUIRE
The McGuire Team of Re/Max Select One
Years in business: 23
Vibe: Newport Beach has a very high-profile social scene. San Clemente, Monarch Beach and Laguna Niguel are more casual, family-oriented cities.
Typical resident: CEOs, entrepreneurs, sports stars, high-net-worth individuals, second-home owners and retirees
Best places to live: “The Strand” at Monarch Beach and anywhere along the ocean
Where to eat: Savannah Chop House, Mario’s by the Sea, French 75 Bistro and Champagne Bar and Gulfstream
Local hangouts: The Rooftop Lounge in Laguna Beach, Irvine Spectrum Center, Stonehill Tavern and The Lobby Bar & Lounge at St. Regis Monarch Beach
 

LEFT: J.D. SONGSTAD
Re/Max Westside Properties
Years in business: 12
Vibe: Laid-back beach lifestyle with an urban vibe
Typical resident: Diverse. A lot of professionals, celebs, entertainment and tech-industry people and artists
View to get: A full 180 degrees of breathtaking ocean views; they’re hard to beat.
Best streets to live on:
Adelaide Drive in Santa Monica—canyon and ocean views; Ocean Park—Ocean Avenue and Barnard Way, right on the beach
Where to eat: Vibrato in Bel Air
Local hangouts: Chaya Venice
Most happening street: Main Street in Santa Monica

RIGHT: MICHAEL HIATT
Prudential California Realty
Years in business: Eight
Vibe: There’s a success-driven mentality with an emphasis on health consciousness. Socially progressive, politically mixed
Typical resident: Educated, careerfocused, entrepreneurial
Notable asset: Athletic, beautiful and walkable environment
View to get: From Downtown to the Hollywood sign through the Westside to Sunset and over the ocean—best from Palisades Riviera, Bel Air and the hills above Brentwood
Best street to live on: Anything off Amalfi Drive in the Palisades
Where to eat: Fig Restaurant at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Toscana and Vanilla Bake Shop