LAGUNA TASTES & TOURS
We specialize in providing personalized and intimate experiences that offer an authentic immersion into Laguna's vibrant culture. From thoughtfully crafted food tours to hands-on cooking classes, art studio visits with talented local artists, enlightening architecture tours, and exclusive access to unique local homes, we cater to every type of explorer.
Our offerings go beyond the ordinary, featuring exclusive dinner parties hosted in private homes and exceptional venues, enlightening educational seminars, entertaining craft cocktail classes, and a diverse range of other experiences.
Overnight adventures are also on the horizon including the wine country in Mexico or day tours of Catalina by boat or helicopter.
Laurie, a passionate and seasoned Tour Director, brings a wealth of experience and goes beyond the ordinary to offer unique insights and unforgettable adventures.
For the past 12 years, Laurie has traversed the globe creating amazing experiences as Director of Cousins Photo Tours. With an unwavering enthusiasm for exploration, photography, and culinary delights, Laurie has captured moments that have graced the pages of prestigious publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Elle, Sierra, and The New York Times.
Laurie also has created two coffee table books: "A Year in Central Park" (Rizzoli International, 1992) and "A Year in Chautauqua" (Park Bench Press, 2000).
Currently Laurie and her husband Jon reside in Laguna Beach, California. Their son Sam graduated from Chapman University in May 2023 and is currently working for a start up company in Munich, Germany.
Join Laurie as she expertly guides you through unparalleled Laguna experiences, sharing her passion for travel, art and food.