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A Thanksgiving to Savor at Allegretto Vineyard Resort

By Greer Wylder

November 16, 2025

Celebrate the season of gratitude with warm hospitality and an unforgettable feast at Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles. On Thursday, Nov. 27, from 2 to 6 p.m., the resort will host a special Thanksgiving buffet in the Veneto Ballroom featuring elevated holiday classics and chef-inspired seasonal dishes.The buffet includes artisan salads and seasonal starters, followed by hot entrées such as citrus-braised salmon, roasted cauliflower, garlic mashed potatoes, and crispy Brussels sprouts. Guests can enjoy turkey with sage gravy, prime rib au jus, and risotto prepared in a Parmesan wheel at the carving station.House-made desserts include mini cheesecakes, tarts, and…

Savor the Season by the Sea at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

By Greer Wylder

November 05, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort invites guests to savor the season by the sea with live entertainment, special savings, and a cozy fall menu.The resort’s popular Concerts Under the Stars series returns November 29 with ABBA Under the Stars, a lively evening of nostalgia and music beneath the coastal sky. Guests who dine or enjoy drinks onsite that night will receive complimentary parking with a $30 food and beverage purchase, making it an ideal Thanksgiving weekend escape.To celebrate the start of the holiday shopping season, the resort’s Black Friday Sale begins November 10, offering up to 30% off stays of…

Laguna Cliffs Hosts Harvest Moon Sound Bath

By Greer Wylder

October 01, 2025

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point will host a floating sound bath experience on Monday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. The event is aligned with the Harvest Moon and offers guests and locals a chance for reflection, intention-setting and emotional balance.The experience takes place at the Laguna Pool, where participants can float in the water or relax in poolside cabanas while immersed in therapeutic sounds and expansive ocean views under the year’s final Harvest Moon. The guided session blends sound healing, musical vibrations and sensory immersion for a transformative evening.Tickets are available in advance. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort…

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…

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Unveils New Enhancements

By Greer Wylder

August 20, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, a coastal retreat set on 24 oceanfront acres, has completed a comprehensive renovation designed to elevate the guest experience. Located just steps from East Beach and close to downtown Santa Barbara, the resort now offers new amenities and refreshed spaces that reflect the region’s wellness-focused lifestyle.Highlights include six new pickleball courts with sweeping coastal views, a revitalized pool deck with private cabanas and daybeds, and the debut of FLOAT Luxury Spa, which offers exclusive treatments in a serene setting. Guests can also enjoy updated poolside accommodations with private fire pits.The upgrades mark a new era…