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5 Reasons This is the Summer Wellness Reset Youāve Been Waiting for and Oh, Itās a Giveaway!
Win four Passport to Wellness packages at Glen Ivy Hot Springs, SoCal's iconic 160-year-old mineral spa featuring Club Mud, hot spring pools and breathwork.
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Two Harbors Catalina Island Events: 4 Festivals in 2026
Two Harbors Catalina Island events expand for 2026 with BBQ fest, Brew Fest, Wine Fest and Buccaneer Days. Book early, west-end festivals sell out fast.
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32 Orange County Happy Hour Spots Thatāll Cure Your Work-Week Woes
From waterfront mai tais to Italian aperitivo hour, here are the best happy hours in Orange County, with specials you'll actually want to show up ...
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The Ultimate Newport Beach Summer Bucket List
The best things to do in Newport Beach this summer include beaches, restaurants, whale watching and more. Let us be your local guide to summer ...
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SAN DIEGO
Best Rooftops in San Diego & Beyond: 29 Spots With Views for Days
Discover the best rooftop bars San Diego has to offer: 29 spots from La Jolla to Gaslamp with ocean views, craft cocktails and skyline sips ...
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Your First SD Fair, Done Right: Gates to Grandstand
Plan your first San Diego County Fair the right way, from the fair floor and food at Del Mar Fairgrounds to the Toyota Summer Concert ...
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This Little Italy CafƩ Ships Its Cannoli Shells From Sicily
Prendi E Vai is a Sicilian-inspired cafƩ in Little Italy San Diego serving authentic cannoli, handcrafted espresso drinks, and schiacciata sandwiches.
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Casa Frida Serves Giant Conchas and Frida Kahlo Vibes Downtown
Casa Frida San Diego brings oversized conchas, chilaquiles and punch bowl cocktails to downtown. The Frida Kahlo-inspired cafe is pure brunch magic.
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LOS ANGELES
Long Beach Fourth of July 2026: Three Fireworks Shows
Long Beach Fourth of July 2026 brings three synchronized fireworks shows across 5.5 miles, Olympic previews, cruises and rooftop parties for America's 250th.
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21 New Restaurants in Los Angeles Worth Booking Now
From Tuscan steakhouses in Beverly Hills to Afro-Caribbean heat in Silver Lake, these 21 new LA restaurants are worth every reservation battle.
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Tokyo-Style Pizza Los Angeles: Pizzeria Sei Opens Second Location in Palms June 24
Tokyo-style pizza arrives in Palms June 24 as Pizzeria Sei opens its second LA location. Chef William Joo's wood-fired Neapolitan pies, scrocchiarella, reservations live now.
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Two Harbors Catalina Island Events: 4 Festivals in 2026
Two Harbors Catalina Island events expand for 2026 with BBQ fest, Brew Fest, Wine Fest and Buccaneer Days. Book early, west-end festivals sell out fast.
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PALM SPRINGS
Make a Splash at the 25 Best Pools in Palm Springs & Desert Resorts
From family waterparks to rooftop hideaways, discover the 25 coolest pools in Greater Palm Springs, your ultimate guide to the best hotel pools in the ...
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17 Outdoor Dining Palm Desert Restaurants We Love
The 17 best outdoor dining Palm Desert restaurants, including El Paseo brunch patios to resort terraces with mountain views. Where to eat al fresco year-round.
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28 of the Best Boutique Hotels in Palm Springs
From midcentury icons to wellness retreats, these 28 boutique hotels in Palm Springs deliver style, charm and serious design cred. Your desert escape starts here.
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Here Comes the Sun! 44 Amazing Vacation Destinations for Summer
From San Diego and Scottsdale to Maui, Cabo and beyond, discover the best summer vacation destinations for 2026.
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CENTRAL COAST
Paso Robles Summer: The Escape That Slows You Down Right (Finally!)
From wineries and restaurants to lake days and live music, here are the best things to do in Paso Robles this summer.
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This Paso Robles Speakeasy Started as a Walk-In Fridge
Eleven Twenty-Two is a no-phone speakeasy in Paso Robles serving craft cocktails and rare whiskey in a 1920s setting. Here's the story.
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BAY AREA
Chaminade just got $7.5 million reasons to go back
Chaminade Resort & Spa, Santa Cruz resort, forest therapy, beehive experience, locavore dining, Santa Cruz spa, Monterey Bay hotel, shinrin-yoku, wellness retreat, Santa Cruz mountain ...
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This Award-Winning Library in the Redwoods Feels Like a Retreat
Mill Valley Public Library blends 1960s architecture with redwood views, fireplaces, and a Library of Things. This cozy library in Marin feels like a mountain ...
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DOMESTIC
Where Nostalgia Meets Modern Nature (and the Cocktails Are Stellar!)
Big Bear Lake is your summer escape: retro motels, dark sky cocktails, PCT hikes and events that feel like pure Americana magic.
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An Inside Look at The Wigwam Resortāan Elegant Retreat in Phoenix’s West Valley
Experience the Height of Luxury at This Sumptuous Four-Diamond Phoenix Retreat
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An Inside Look at Omni Tucson Nationalāan Oasis for Recreation and Relaxation
Hereās an Inside Look at Omni Tucson National Resort, One of the Best Resorts in Arizona
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INTERNATIONAL
The Untold Story of the Worldās Happiest Islands
Discover why Fiji is the happiest island escape. Explore culture, luxury stays and adventure while learning why now is the perfect time to visit.
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Here Comes the Sun! 44 Amazing Vacation Destinations for Summer
From San Diego and Scottsdale to Maui, Cabo and beyond, discover the best summer vacation destinations for 2026.
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5 Reasons Rhodes Is Your Next Luxury Destination
Discover 5 reasons Rhodes is the ultimate luxury escape, featuring infinity suites, beachfront dining, spa rituals and indulgent experiences at Mayia Exclusive Resort.
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