On this episode of the California Now 播客, host Soterios Johnson discovers new and unexpected ways to experience 奥兰治县 with three longtime locals. First, Johnson speaks with Gisele Anderson of 上校. Dave's 丹娜一点 海豚 & Whale Watching Safari. Anderson shares some of her most memorable whale-watching moments as well as insider tips for making the most of your tour experience. The 丹娜一点 local also highlights where she steers friends visiting from out of town, including her favorite beachside hotels, go-to restaurants, and scenic hikes.

下一个, Johnson talks to 库尔特Bjorkman, general manager of The Ranch at 拉古纳海滩, a resort nestled in the Aliso and Wood Canyons. Bjorkman discusses the picturesque property’s unique amenities, 海洋的观点, and impressive list of sustainable initiatives. The outdoorsman also shares Laguna’s best spots for mountain biking, 皮划艇, and where to carve your very own surfboard.

Finally, the host connects with Orange Coast Magazine dining critic Gretchen Kurz to discuss the area’s flourishing food scene. Kurz dishes on under-the-radar eats in 阿纳海姆 and where to score amazing tacos in the city of Orange before heading to the coast for 海洋的观点s and savory bites in Huntington Beach. 

客人

Gisele Anderson, co-owner of 上校. Dave's 丹娜一点 海豚 & Whale Watching Safari

库尔特Bjorkman, general manager of The Ranch at 拉古纳海滩

Gretchen Kurz, dining critic for Orange Coast Magazine

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Gisele Anderson is the co-owner of 上校. Dave's 丹娜一点 海豚 & Whale Watching Safari, which provides whale- and dolphin-watching tours in 丹娜一点, which is a Whale Heritage Site and the first Whale Heritage Site in the Americas.

上校. Dave's 丹娜一点 海豚 & Whale Watching Safari

丹娜一点

奥兰治县

海豚 & Whale Watching Capital of the World®

Laguna Cliffs Marriott

Surf and Sand Resort

The Coffee Importers

骄傲的玛丽的

The Deck on 拉古纳海滩

Los Rios Street Historic District in San Juan Capistrano

Cedar Creek Inn

Salt Creek Grille

丹娜一点 Headlands

库尔特Bjorkman, general manager of The Ranch at 拉古纳海滩, an award-winning, sustainably driven resort located 300 yards from Aliso Beach.

The Ranch at 拉古纳海滩

拉古纳海滩

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

The Ranch at 拉古纳海滩 – Sustainability Practices

Lost Pier Cafe

Valido Hiking Trail

The Ranch at 拉古纳海滩 – Harvest Garden

Hobie Surf Shop

Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center  

La Vida Laguna

拉古纳海滩 Cyclery

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Gretchen Kurz is the longtime dining critic for Orange Coast Magazine and an authority on 奥兰治县’s culinary scene.

Orange Coast Magazine

阿纳海姆

雷迪森

BluSky Restaurant & 酒吧

罂粟 & 种子

阿纳海姆 Packing District

NOVA厨房 & 酒吧

Huntington Beach

蓝金

City of Orange

Bosscat Kitchen & 酒

Santo Remedios Mexican Resto-酒吧

ABOUT THE HOST

Soterios Johnson, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis in 2016. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson uses the California Now 播客 platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.