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Everything: Laguna Beach Film Showcases the Best of Our City

Everything: Laguna Beach is a labor of love created by J.J. Ballesteros and John Barrett. A non-profit movie shows the beach town's heart.

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Announcing the official trailer to "Everything Laguna Beach!" This project is dedicated to highlighting the very best of Laguna Beach, California.

Directed by John Barrett, produced by J.J. Ballesteros, the Everything Laguna Beach project is dedicated to promoting the City of Laguna Beach and all it has to offer for visitors and residents.

"This is a passion project for me," Ballesteros said. "A few years ago, I was reading about local retail shops having trouble staying open. I thought, Laguna Beach is one of the best cities in the world with plenty of activity, how can our shops be struggling?"

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Laguna Beach has the blessing of being a "summer town," according to Ballesteros. His hopes for the Everything Laguna Beach project is to showcase the unique shops, galleries, restaurants, and venues as well as the non-profits that are part of the fabric of the city. The project, endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce, hopes to aid in promoting local businesses.

The project, non-profit in nature, is being produced in conjunction with John Barrett, another Laguna Beach native. The trailer, seen below, has already enjoyed over 35,000 views on Facebook and is generating local buzz according to Ballesteros. Laguna Beach has an international draw, with its beaches, restaurants and lifestyle.

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"It has such a different vibe than any other city," Ballesteros said. Living in the small town of Laguna Beach has inspired both Ballesteros and his family to do their part and get involved on a deeper level. "My wife is newly involved with the Laguna Food Pantry and we are continually looking for more ways to give back and serve."

The Everything Laguna Beach project is just another way to get the message out about the jewel of a community in the heart of Orange County.

"We hope you enjoy the trailer and share it with your friends," Ballesteros said.

Visit www.EverythingLagunaBeach.com for more information.

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