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Catalina Island Museum’s Summer Cultural Programming

By Greer Wylder

August 05, 2021

Catalina Island Museum welcomes visitors this summer with a variety of programs and culturally enriching activities. Experience the island through the eyes of some of its longest residents with the Catalina Story Project Films. Join Kevin Jones, curator of the FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, for a special presentation on Friday, August 13 titled adDRESSING Titanic: Appearance & Identity in 1912. Examining the global cross-section of the late Edwardian Era represented in the RMS Titanic’s diverse passenger population, Jones delves into the unique identities of the ship’s travelers. From first-class to steerage and crew, this presentation discusses…

ENTER NOW! Two-Night Stay, Dinner for Two & Poolside Cabana

By Greer Wylder

July 20, 2021

In celebration of the launch of our new site and Daily Dose of OC, we’re offering an enter to win a GIVEAWAY for a two-night stay with dinner for two and a poolside cabana at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian WellsFor a chance to WIN follow these easy steps:Subscribe to Greer’s OC here and enter code “Esmeralda”Follow @renaissanceesmeralda and @greersocLike this image⁠Tag two friendsExtra Entry --⁠ SHARE this post on your IG Story - Tag @renaissanceesmeralda and @greersoc with hashtag #giveaway.The giveaway ‪ends Wednesday, Aug 2, at 11:59 p.m.Must be 21 years or older to enter the giveaway. The…

SkyPark at Santa’s Village

By Greer Wylder

May 28, 2021

Southern California theme park SkyPark at Santa’s Village is now open and celebrating 66 years (the park opened Memorial Day Weekend, just weeks before Disneyland). The park sat abandoned for many years until Bill and Michelle Johnson purchased it in 2014, renovated, reimagined, and reopened it. Today SkyPark at Santa’s Village is an “outdoor adventure park” with many self-powered rides and active attractions, which enable guests to safely social distance and still have fun. SkyPark at Santa’s Village caters to thrill-seekers of all ages. Surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, SPSV features a world-class mountain bike park, storybook characters,…

Carmel’s Bernardus Lodge & Spa Awarded Forbes 12-Stars

By Greer Wylder

February 23, 2021

Marking its second consecutive year, California's Bernardus Lodge & Spa has been awarded a coveted 12 stars from Forbes Travel Guide. Raising the bar on luxury lodging, the 73-room resort set against the backdrop of 28 acres of sweet lavender and vines, received top industry honors with a four-star rating for the Lodge, The Spa at Bernardus and Lucia Restaurant & Bar, the property's signature dining venue under the helm of Chef Cal Stamenov.Bernardus Lodge & Spa shares this elite award with only six California and 14 U.S. hotel properties.It's currently offering two specials: The Body + Soul -- Treat…

Hotel Maya’s Gourmet Meals To Go & Getaway Room Package

By Greer Wylder

February 03, 2021

Long Beach’s premiere waterfront resort, Hotel Maya speaks the language of love this Valentine’s Day weekend with special dinner menus for outdoor or to-go dining, a Cupid Brunch, a Valentine’s picnic basket, a hotel room package, and an intimate wedding ceremony and honeymoon. Reservations and orders can be placed at HotelMayaLongBeach.com.Whether dining along the waterfront or picking up complete meals, Fuego, the Latin-infused restaurant at Hotel Maya will offer two Valentine’s Day dinner options from Friday, February 12 through Monday, February 15. The Sweetheart Package includes a three-course dinner for two; chocolates from Long Beach’s Romeo Chocolates; one bottle of…