Everything fabulous in California: restaurants, spas, things to do, resorts and more!
The latest Hilton Collection Hotel, Signia by Hilton San Jose, is now open and has made its debut as not only the first of its kind in California but also as the largest hotel in all of Silicon Valley. The hotel blends modern sophistication with comfort by creating an elevated home away from home for its guests.
While 30 varietals grow well in the region, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay put the Russian River Valley on the map. “There are more than 100 wineries in the Russian River Valley, and it accounts for about one-sixth of the total planted acreage in the entire county.”
Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, is now accepting reservations at Shore House at The Del. The new, residential-style hotel experience is expected to open in September, marking the completion of the iconic resort’s $400 million reimagination.
There’s no better way to enjoy the Long Beach waterfront than with a glass of wine in hand. LAWineFest is returning for its 17th year June 4 and June 5 at Harry Bridges Memorial Park.
The Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco’s primary restaurant with rays of sunlight shining through its floor-to-ceiling windows into the lobby, offers a dazzling view for all who arrive at Nob Hill’s landmark hotel.
After two long years of postponed openings due to the pandemic, Outer Reef, a new coastal seafood concept, has finally made its debut at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. The highly anticipated spot stems from Chef John Tesar, a four-time James Beard-nominated chef and two-time contestant on Bravo’s “Top Chef.”
The moms in our lives are truly superheroes—and they deserve to be celebrated every day, as such. While California has no shortage of truly fabulous mothers, we’d like to think that these are a few of the best—worth knowing and supporting on Mother’s Day and beyond.
Lacey Morf is the president of PREP, a hair studio for all ages and genders that recently opened its fifth location, this time at City Center Bishop Ranch. PREP also sells its own hair care line that is available at its studios, through its website and on Amazon.
There is fine dining. Then, there is I-must-be-dreaming-OMG-wow dining. The latter can be said of AVANT, the signature restaurant at Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego.
From elevated prix-fixe dinners to a margarita-making class, California is helping locals and visitors alike celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style.