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Henry's Huntington Beach serving up a sizzling scratch breakfast
We’ve heard it all before: “farm-to-table,” “from scratch” the newest being “farm-to-fork” but often these lines get blurred. Of course food comes from a farm to where you consume in a restaurant, generally...
Rob Lowe's Breathtaking Estate!
Star of St. Elmo’s Fire, The Outsiders and the award-winning political sitcom West Wing, Rob Lowe owns one of the most stunning estates in California’s star-studded enclave, Montecito. Aptly named Oakview, he has listed it...
Desert Dreaming: 5 Reasons to Weekend at Two Bunch Palms
While not as glitzy as sister city Palm Springs, thanks to its natural hot water aquifers Desert Hot Springs is a low-fi oasis for health and wellness. Perhaps nowhere more so than Two Bunch Palms, the granddaddy of local spa resorts whose...
Napa Valley's Trefethen Family Vineyards Launches Luxe Tastings
One of Napa’s true pioneering wineries, Trefethen Family Vineyards was founded in 1968 by Eugene and Katie Trefethen at a time when there were fewer than 20 operational wineries in the Napa Valley. Their initial intent was to sell the grapes...
Taylor Morrison Makes a Splash with its Silicon Beach Debut at Encore at Playa Vista
Taylor Morrison is bringing its experience as a coastal lifestyle homebuilder to one of the area’s most prestigious communities, Playa Vista, with the anticipated debut of its new Encore at Playa Vista on September 14. Located in the heart...
Luxury with the Lion: Roaming the World to Experience The Ritz-Carlton Brand
The Ritz-Carlton brand is synonymous with luxury, service and unforgettable travel experiences the planet over. Here at JustLuxe, we provide affluent readers worldwide coverage on a variety of said luxury collections—expert journalists...
The Newly Renovated Hotel Atwater on Catalina Island
Just 22 miles off the Southern California coast, is the Mediterranean-looking Catalina island, offering a laid back beach vibe and rich historic past. There are three ways to arrive at Catalina Island: by airplane, helicopter or boat. The easiest...
A New Club Lounge Elevates The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Experience
As if The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara was not already the height of elegant hospitality, the recent addition of a gracious Club Lounge sends the resort’s luxe quotient soaring. At nearly 4,000 square feet, the new...
Your Passport to Wine Country: 5 Things You Must Do in Napa
Napa Valley is brimming with things to do (and wine to drink); so much so, it’s safe to say you can find new viticultural adventures, regardless of it being your first or fifteenth time visiting the region. Besides its stunning scenery, the...
Bob's Watches Collaborates with Sotheby's to Offer 18 Rare Driving Watches in an Online-Only Auction
Bob’s Watches has curated a group of eighteen rare vintage and modern driving wristwatches in an online-only auction this month in partnership with Sotheby’s....
DOCO is a Sacramento Slam Dunk
Move over California State Capitol. Downtown Commons, aka DOCO, is quickly moving up the ‘reasons to visit Sacramento’ ladder and is taking a well-deserved spot as the area’s top entertainment attraction. Yes, the majestic...
Here's Why Your Next VIP Visit to San Francisco Should Include Harbor Court and PABU
San Francisco has plenty of budget luxury hotels and big name palatial properties, with not many options in between. Harbor Court is one of them however, with the added advantage of a cool location that puts you near some of the city’s most...
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