Tourists are often drawn to destination hubs like Los Angeles and San Francisco, but it’s actually California’s small towns that boast the most character and charm. Here are five small towns you should detour to on your next West Coast adventure.
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Hotel Ynez to Open in Santa Barbara Wine Country
Hotel Ynez is set to open in late November at the crossroads of Solvang and Santa Ynez in Santa Barbara wine country. The boutique hotel is from the creators of Skyview Los Alamos.
Sonoma County’s The Farmhouse Inn
Somehow, The Farmhouse Inn manages to be rustic and romantic, grand and intimate, luxe and laid-back all at the same time. Voted both the 2017 “Best Hotel in Northern California by Conde Nast Traveler and 2018 “Best Hotel in California” by Travel & Leisure – not to mention named to the Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury List, the Inn actually got its start thanks to hops (a k a the key ingredient in beer), neither grapes nor wine, as one might expect given it is in Sonoma County.
Fabulous People: David Landis
Pacific Heights-based David Landis is a freelance writer for the San Francisco Bay Times in which his monthly column, The Gay Gourmet, profiles iconic San Francisco restaurants with an LGBT lens. He has lived in San Francisco for four decades.
The Best of Santa Barbara
What do Oprah Winfrey, George Lucas, Drew Barrymore, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kevin Costner, Rob Lowe and Ellen DeGeneres have in common? They’ve all chosen to make Santa Barbara – commonly called the American Riviera – home.
Fabulous People: Rachel King
Rachel King is the founder and culinary director of Kaneh Co., a family-owned bakery specializing in California-based legal cannabis products. Kaneh Co. brownies, cookies, fruit jellies and more can be found at dozens of locations throughout the state.
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas To Open Early 2021
As the latest addition to Hyatt’s growing Alila brand portfolio, Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas is scheduled to open in early 2021. The luxury property will be found in San Diego’s North County Coastal region.
California’s Hottest Quarantine Trend: Luxury Picnics Through the Picnic Collective
The Picnic Collective, a small-scale, independent business, specializes in creating luxury outdoor dining experiences in California.
Los Angeles Fall Arts Preview
Each year, the fall season is an indication of a return to all things good—including the long-awaited arts season. Here’s a preview of what to expect.