If you have ever been to a car race, you probably know that it generally involves long hours spent in the sun and plugging your ears against the roar of engines, all while navigating dense crowds of fellow racing enthusiasts. If you happen to be one...
Malibu, an affluent beach city just up the Pacific Coast Highway in L.A., is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and exclusive homes. Located just north of Santa Monica, the city is known for its 21 miles of beautiful beaches, great surfing...
There’s nothing I love more than finding tasty neighborhood nooks—eateries that, although ensconced in community digs somewhat off the beaten path, are making a notable impact on the local culinary scene nonetheless. One such San Diego...
From Santa Monica to Beverly Hills to DTLA, there are numerous luxury hotels taking center stage in the City of Angels. It’s not just Hollywood and the plethora of celebrities that draw attention to the largest city in California. With a...
With a boast-worthy motto like “America’s Finest City,” you can bet the San Diego region is replete with premium hospitality options proffering top-tier tourism. As the 8th largest city in the United States, San Diego boasts much...
Michelle Lewis, founder of Visibility Vixen, is an entrepreneur who teaches small business owners and brands how to get more visible in the online space. Through her courses, mastermind and podcast, she supports entrepreneurs through...
As a long-time San Diegan, I love my region. The sole exception: when I fly internationally. It is then, and only then, that I long to be a Los Angelean. True, flying in and out of LAX can be a challenge, but flying from a non-hub market like San...
Home to some of the most beautiful scenery and best wines in the world, it's hard to beat Napa Valley as a vacation destination any time of year. The holidays turn up the valley's natural beauty into a not-so-white winter wonderland....
Costa Mesa, nestled in between Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Santa Ana, is living up to its moniker as the “City of the Arts.” With high-end retail like South Coast Plaza, The LAB, South Coast Collection/The OC Mix, and The...
Before the Island Hotel Newport Beach was what it is today, it was a Four Seasons property. Over the years, the city’s finest came out to spend weekends lounging by the pool, dining on five-course meals and discussing their next vacations. It...
There’s a scene that takes place every weekend at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs. Trendy, 20- and 30-somethings descend from LA and SD to take over the retro-chic property in search of sun and poolside cocktails. Ask any bronzed...
What’s the proper etiquette when sharing a hotel elevator ride with Sir Elton John? I honestly don’t know, so I kept my lip buttoned all the way down seven floors to the lobby of The Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Elton...
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