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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…

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Completes $42 Million Renovation

By Greer Wylder

August 20, 2025

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, a boutique luxury hotel with a star-studded history, is tucked into the rolling hills of one of San Diego’s most exclusive enclaves. The historic resort, bathed in sunshine most days of the year, has unveiled five new luxury residences and villas, marking the final stage of its $42 million renovation.New StayWell Longevity MenuDr. Sarah Corey, one of Southern California’s leading integrative concierge doctors, is introducing her StayWell wellness and longevity program to The Inn in time for Labor Day. The new spa menu blends biometrics, functional medicine, and cellular age testing, with offerings that…

Hotel Maya Celebrates 50 Years as a Long Beach Icon

By Greer Wylder

July 27, 2025

This summer marks a major milestone for one of Long Beach’s most beloved waterfront landmarks. Hotel Maya, now newly independent, is celebrating its 50th anniversary—a half-century of hospitality that blends coastal California charm with Latin American influence.Since opening in 1975 as the Queensbay Hilton, the 199-room resort has become much more than a hotel. Nestled on 14 lush acres with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the downtown Long Beach skyline, and the Queen Mary, Hotel Maya has welcomed generations of travelers and locals alike. Over the years, it has been the setting for weekend getaways, business retreats, and unforgettable…