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Hotel del Coronado Unveils Restored Victorian Building

By Greer Wylder

July 16, 2025

The iconic Hotel del Coronado has completed the restoration of its legendary Victorian building, marking the final chapter in a $550 million revitalization led by Blackstone Real Estate.The transformation includes refreshed Victorian guest rooms, updated event spaces—including the historic Crown Room—and the return of the hotel’s original garden courtyard, complete with the recreated Naiad Queen Fountain.Two new dining destinations also debuted: Veranda, a coastal California concept inspired by the hotel’s original wraparound porch, and Nobu Del Coronado, blending Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature cuisine with oceanfront views and modern elegance.This milestone caps off years of enhancements across the property, from new…

Studio Mediterranean Debuts at Montage Laguna Beach with Reimagined Coastal Dining Experience

By Greer Wylder

July 12, 2025

Studio, the signature restaurant at Montage Laguna Beach, has reopened as Studio Mediterranean—offering a fresh culinary and design identity inspired by the purity of Mediterranean ingredients and California’s coastal bounty.Perched cliffside with panoramic views of the Pacific, Studio Mediterranean blends the elegance of fine dining with the relaxed spirit of the seaside. The seasonal menu highlights responsibly sourced seafood from Greece, Spain, Italy and the California coast, along with fresh produce from regional farms such as The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano and Sam Cobb Date Farm in Desert Hot Springs.Leading the kitchen is Executive Chef Dennis Efthymiou, a…

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…

Celebrate the Fourth from Offshore 9’s Rooftop in Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

June 29, 2025

This Independence Day, watch the fireworks light up the coast from Orange County’s highest rooftop lounge. Offshore 9, perched atop The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, will host a one-of-a-kind Fourth of July celebration from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4.Guests will enjoy sweeping ocean views, a live DJ, and front-row seats to the Huntington Beach fireworks show—all from a stylish rooftop setting. Admission starts at $59 per person and includes access to Offshore 9, a signature “Glow-in-the-Cloud” sparkler cocktail, and Seafood Chowder Tots. A special holiday menu featuring All-American classics will also be available for purchase.Groups…

Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in Orange County

By Greer Wylder

June 25, 2025

The countdown is on for Orange County to celebrate the Fourth of July in unforgettable style. Whether you're looking for ocean views, a waterfront dinner, or a classic barbecue bash, I’ve rounded up some of the most festive and unique ways to enjoy Independence Day across the region.Balboa Bay Resort | All-American Shellabration at A+O Restaurant | BarThursday, July 4 | A+O Restaurant | Bar | 5 to 10 p.m.Enjoy front-row views of the fireworks show across the bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina while dining at Newport Beach’s only waterfront resort. Balboa Bay Resort’s All-American Shellabration at…