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Celebrate California Wine Month at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

By Greer Wylder

August 26, 2025

This September, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa in Temecula is celebrating California Wine Month with a lineup of harvest-inspired events. Guests can look forward to grape stomping competitions, family-friendly fall activities, an intimate winemaker’s dinner, and live concerts in the Vintner’s Garden.The season kicks off Saturday, Sept. 13, with the Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend, the festival features live music, tractor rides, a kids’ craft table, lawn games, fall photo ops, and food and drinks for purchase. That afternoon, the Annual Grape Stomp invites guests 21 and older to compete in stomping freshly…

ClubSport Aliso Viejo Debuts Recovery Upgrades and New Friends Membership

By Greer Wylder

August 06, 2025

Renaissance ClubSport in Aliso Viejo, South Orange County’s premier fitness resort and hotel, has completed a major refresh of its Men’s and Women’s recovery areas, just in time for peak summertime fitness and leisure. The upgraded facilities offer club members a new level of comfort and wellness, reinforcing ClubSport’s commitment to recovery, longevity and performance.The redesigned recovery areas feature modern steam rooms, saunas and hot tubs. The new steam rooms support circulation and muscle recovery, while the saunas now include pink Himalayan salt walls known for their detoxifying benefits. The hot tubs remain a popular amenity for soothing sore muscles…

A Botanical Bug Spray That Smells Like Summer

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2025

Say goodbye to bug bites—and that unmistakable bug spray smell.Gudrun Snyder, founder of Chicago’s Moon Rabbit Acupuncture, created a botanical bug repellent that doubles as an elegant eau de parfum. Inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, this functional fragrance blends Chinese herbs and essential oils to keep pests away—without harsh chemicals or synthetic scents.The fresh, gender-neutral mist is crafted with fir needle, grapefruit, lemon eucalyptus, patchouli, sandalwood, jasmine, citronella, rose geranium, orange, vetiver, and Bi Cheng Qie (Litsea Cubeba), all in a base of organic cane alcohol.I tried it at home and in my backyard, and I’m happy to report—it’s keeping…

Pacific Waters Spa Introduces Innovative Wellness Therapies at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

July 11, 2025

Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa is elevating the wellness experience with a series of new, advanced treatments designed to promote healing, reduce stress, and support overall well-being. Set within the resort’s serene, Spanish-style grounds, the award-winning spa blends technology and holistic healing to offer cutting-edge therapies that go beyond traditional spa services.Among the new highlights:Halotherapy Infrared Sauna combines the detoxifying power of infrared heat with the respiratory benefits of salt inhalation therapy. This dual approach supports muscle recovery, improves lung function, and naturally promotes relaxation and immune health.Luminova Illuminating Wellness with Light features…

Fit Bodies by Amanda Marks 15th Anniversary With Pop-Up Celebration

By Greer Wylder

July 04, 2025

Fit Bodies by Amanda is celebrating 15 incredible years with a special Anniversary Pop-Up Event on Sunday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the studio in Irvine.The morning kicks off with a 30-minute bootcamp-style workout led by founder Amanda, followed by a curated pop-up experience featuring local small business vendors and raffle giveaways.Whether you're a longtime client or new to Fit Bodies, this is a great opportunity to connect, move your body, and support local OC businesses. Bring a friend—or a few—and join the fun. New faces are welcome!Tickets are available at fitbodiesbyamanda.com/event.17821 Sky Park Circle, Suite J,…