Everything fabulous in California: restaurants, spas, things to do, resorts and more!
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.
Family dinner is important, and not a single member should be discouraged from joining (even if they have four legs and a tail). Luckily, California has a multitude of spots that will not only welcome your doggos but will even serve them some healthy dishes and yummy bones, too.
The first West Coast Radisson Blu hotel is the newly-opened Radisson Blu Anaheim in California. Radisson Blu is the upscale brand of the Radisson Hotel Group and is known for its stylish spaces and thoughtful details throughout.
California has no shortage of whimsical botanical garden sites scattered all throughout the state, filled to the brim with lush trees, florals and garden-friendly creatures galore.
Derek Cardoza is a real estate advisor with Engel & Völkers Beverly Hills. “I am an ethical deal maker and market expert who provides exemplary concierge service to my clients on all their real estate endeavors from residential, commercial, yachts and aviation.”
Ram’s Gate Winery, which straddles the Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Valley and Carneros AVAs, is a marvel. The 21,000-sq.-ft. visual masterpiece is perched atop a majestic rolling hill and is the first winery those driving in from San Francisco will see off of Highway 121, making it an unofficial “Welcome to Sonoma” mile marker of sorts.