Our Ohana

Disco
Where are you from?: South LA. I was rescued from Bullies and Buddies
Hi I’m Disco. I was rescued by my parents when I was only 3 months old. I’m almost 2 now and I’ve spent the majority of my life at The Aloha Bungalow. I worked my way up to Store Manager through hard work, lots of licks, and plenty of sleep. Some call me “the Prince of the Riviera Village.” I hope to see you at the bungalow.
What is/are your passion(s)?: Playing and sleeping.
When you're not at The Aloha Bungalow, where would we find you?: Running around the local dog park or beach, or sticking my head out of a car window.
If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Whatever you humans are eating.
If you could go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go?: King Harbor Tasting Room where I can get all the treats and see all my friends.
If you could have one super power what would it be?: Communicate with humans.
If you could be any animal what would you be and why? A dog because my life rules.
What's your favorite TV show/movie?: The Secret Life of Pets.

Emily Poage
Where are you from?: Lomita, CA
I am the owner of The Aloha Bungalow. I have a cute pup and an equally as cute husband that I enjoy spending all my time with. I have a B.S. in Apparel Design and Merchandising from San Francisco State and worked in the apparel industry for five years before starting The Aloha Bungalow.
What is/are your passion(s)?: I love being creative. Whether it’s arranging flowers, merchandising and decorating a space, styling clothes for someone, or planning any event.
When you're not at The Aloha Bungalow, where would we find you?: Either romping around town with my pup Disco, at the beach or relaxing at a restaurant drinking wine.
If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Give me all the cheese.
If you could go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go?: Kauai or Byron Bay in Australia.
What do you hope to have accomplished in 25 years?: My hope is to have 1-2 kids, a second home in Kauai, and just to live a simple happy life. I think it would be cool to eventually travel and write a book about Bed and Breakfasts around the world, or even start a Bed and Breakfast of my own.
If you could have one super power what would it be?: To be invisible.
What's your favorite book or series?: Currently obsessing over all of Atticus’s short poem books.
If you could be any animal what would you be and why?: My favorite animal is a hippo, but I would probably want to be an otter. They’re cute, playful, and like spending their time either in the water or sunbathing.
What's your favorite TV show/movie?: Midnight in Paris

Brian Poage
Where are you from?: Redondo Beach, CA
I am the proud husband of The Aloha Bungalow's founder, Emily Poage. I currently live in Carlsbad, CA and love splitting my time between Redondo Beach and North County San Diego.
What is/are your passion(s)?: My passion is serving others and finding new ways to make a positive impact on the world.
When you're not at The Aloha Bungalow, where would we find you?: Somewhere chasing waves. Surfing is one of my ultimate obsessions.
If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Sushi
If you could go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go?: Kauai or the North Shore of Oahu.
What do you hope to have accomplished in 25 years?: I hope to expand The Aloha Bungalow brand to another location in Southern California and a location in Hawaii. This would allow Emily and I to live our dream of living in both California and Hawaii. I also hope to have a loving family with children of our own and live a simple life near the ocean and dedicated to empowering people and protecting our precious environment.
If you could have one super power what would it be?: I would love to breath under water.
What's your favorite book or series?: The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity
If you could be any animal what would you be and why? I'd be a dolphin because I love the ocean and they are highly intelligent creatures.
What's your favorite TV show/movie?: Top Gun // Point Break
Vickie Sansom
Where are you from?: Lomita, CA
I am the mother of Emily, the founder of The Aloha Bungalow and the grandmother of Disco, the Prince of the Riviera Village! I have worked in the Riviera Village for 30 years. I grew up in Redondo Beach and hung out in the Riviera Village when the bungalow was an information booth.
What is/are your passion(s)?: My family and friends.
When you're not at The Aloha Bungalow, where would we find you?: Enjoying happy hour with friends!
If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Seafood
If you could go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go?: I would like to see the states I have not had a chance to see right here in the United States.
What do you hope to have accomplished in 25 years?: Just to have been the best person that I can be.
If you could have one super power what would it be?: Either invisibility or speed.
What's your favorite book or series?: To Kill a Mockingbird, Harry Potter or Pillars of the Earth.
If you could be any animal what would you be and why?: A dolphin because they are brilliant and fun loving.
What's your favorite TV show/movie?: It’s a Wonderful Life

Luna Falcone
Where are you from?: Torrance, CA
A fun random fact about me is that I am a twin!
What is/are your passion(s)?: My passions are music and rollerskating
If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Mexican food
If you could go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go?: Washington state
Who's your favorite band/ musician?: I really love anything from the 60's and 70's, but as of right now I would say my current obsessions are The Doors and The Lumineers.
If you could be any animal what would you be and why?: A giraffe because I love giraffes so much. I think they're so cool!
What's your favorite movie?: The Blue Lagoon.

Victoria Schneider
Where are you from?: San Francisco, CA
I used to do musical theatre as a kid, and moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
What is/are your passion(s)?: Being a mom, exercising, healthy lifestyle, films, fashion, and pop culture.
When you're not at The Aloha Bungalow, where would we find you?: Either at home or at the beach!
If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Pizza
If you could go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go?: Hawaii :)
What do you hope to have accomplished in 25 years?: I wish to own my own company, not sure in what though.
What's your favorite book or series?: Harry Potter
If you could be any animal what would you be and why? A bird so I can fly.
What's your favorite TV show/movie?: Game of Thrones

Alexandra Storey
Where are you from?: I am originally from Orange County, CA. Went to LA for college and then NYC for 7 years. I currently reside in South Oceanside.
Fun fact- I live part of the year in a tiny house in the mountains of British Columbia! I'm new to the North County neighborhood and am building my yoga business (Yoga Storey) and immersing myself in the community so come pop by for a coffee & say hi!
What is/are your passion(s)?: Yoga (practicing & teaching), meditation, surfing, the beach, and healthy living.
When you're not at The Aloha Bungalow, where would we find you?:Teaching yoga locally, at the beach, or at a new restaurant in North County.
If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?: PIZZA.
If you could go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go?: South Africa.
What do you hope to have accomplished in 25 years?: I hope to have a family of my own, a thriving yoga business, sustainably built homes in BC & SD, happiness & balance with work & personal life.
What's your favorite band/musician?: The Eagles & Elder Island.
If you could have one superpower what would it be?: Flying...seems like a great time up there.
What's your favorite book or series?: So many good books but off the top of my head- The Moment of Lift, An American Marriage, Normal People
If you could be any animal what would you be and why?: A dog...just because I love dogs & people love dogs, so you are always getting loved on!
What's your favorite TV show/movie?: Recently...9 Perfect Strangers, but also anything on Bravo.

Shannon Rooney
Where are you from?: Lomita, CA
I started working at the Bungalow when I was in high school, when it was still called Soil. I went away to college and passed the job onto my friend Maria who ended up buying the business. The business was then bought by Emily (my best friend). It has been great to keep the “family business” going.
What is/are your passion(s)?: Animals, cooking, fashion, reading, and photography.
When you're not at The Aloha Bungalow, where would we find you?: Probably reading a book for school or hanging out with my family and friends at a winery.
If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?: Mashed potatoes. I’m Irish so enough said.
If you could go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go?: I have so many places on my bucket list, but Bali is probably my number one. I would also go to a farm anywhere on the west coast of Ireland.
What do you hope to have accomplished in 25 years?: In 25 years I hope to have made a great impact in the world of Education, perhaps by finally finishing my book. I also hope by then to have a loving family.
What's your favorite book or series?: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway or Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and any poem written by John Keats.
If you could be any animal what would you be and why? A cat, so I can take as many cat naps as I want.
What's your favorite TV show/movie?: Remember the Titans and the Fast and Furious franchise (so random, I know).