Fall Art & Wine Walk Returns to Forum Carlsbad
September 7
The Forum Carlsbad hosts its Fall Art & Wine Walk on Sept. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m., with local artists, complimentary wine tastings and a cheese demonstration.
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Early Booking 2027: Save Up to 20% Across H Hotels Collection in Greece
September 2
Book your 2027 stay early and save up to 20%. Early booking rates are now open across all seven H Hotels Collection properties in Greece.
The Best Margaritas in Orange County
August 29
Discover the best margaritas in Orange County. From Milagro pours to frozen slushie twists, here are 14 standout spots and what to order at each.
The Elissa Goodman Cleanse Has Arrived at Café Gratitude Venice
July 31
Inside LA’s Most Intentional New Wellness Collaboration There is something fitting about Elissa Goodman and Café Gratitude finding each other again. The certified holistic nutritionist who launched her career by creating the original cleanse programs for the beloved LA restaurant has returned, and this time she is bringing her 3-day cleanse package directly to Café
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Is Throwing a Two-Week Dog Party in Carlsbad This August
July 30
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad brings back Dog Days of Summer from Aug. 16-31, 2026, with complimentary movie nights, a four-course chef’s dinner, fitness classes and exclusive packages for guests traveling with their dogs.
South Coast Winery Marks 25 Years with a Free Harvest Celebration in Temecula Wine Country
July 29
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is hosting a free Harvest Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Temecula, featuring a grape stomp, live music, line dancing, tractor rides, and a local makers market in honor of its 25th anniversary.
The Righteous Brothers Are Coming to Newport Beach’s Lido Theater
July 24
The Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley and Bucky Heard headline the inaugural Lido Legacy Live benefit concerts at Newport Beach’s historic Lido Theater on Sept. 10 and 11, 2026. Tickets range from $150 to $300, with proceeds benefiting the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Program and Friends of OASIS Senior Center.
Sun Gold Point Brings Surf Culture and Salted Maple Lattes to Bird Rock
July 22
Sun Gold Point opens in Bird Rock with pastel interiors, coastal design, and standout drinks like the Salted Maple Latte and Lavender Fern.
36 of the Absolute Best Restaurants in Los Cabos, Mexico
July 18
Discover the 36 best restaurants in Los Cabos, from Michelin-starred tasting menus to farm-to-table estates in Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.
This San Diego Spot Swaps Burger Buns for Sticky Rice
July 16
Thai Burger Company in San Diego serves Thai-inspired burgers with sticky rice buns. Family-owned spot at 3280 Main Street features Spicy Kaprao Pork Burger.
This Pacific Beach Fish Market Serves What They Catch
July 15
Nico’s Fish Market in Pacific Beach serves fresh caught fish daily at 745 Emerald Street. Try the Poke Burrito and Nico’s Plate made to order.
Palisades Village Sets Grand Reopening Date of Saturday, August 15
July 10
Palisades Village, the open-air shopping and dining destination in Pacific Palisades, will reopen on Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking a triumphant return for the Palisades community after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
