We recently took a day trip to Catalina Island, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit. With sweeping ocean views, fascinating local history, and a true sense of escape just an hour from the mainland, this island getaway delivered from start to finish. Getting There: Catalina Express We started the day with Catalina Express, departing from the Downtown Long Beach terminal. The ride to Avalon takes about an hour, and we upgraded to the Commodore Lounge—which was absolutely worth it. With priority check-in and boarding, roomy leather-trimmed seats, panoramic windows, and a complimentary beverage and snack, it was an easy and relaxing way to begin the day.

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Pendry Newport Beach, located in the heart of Orange County’s coastal scene, is welcoming the season with a full lineup of new summer experiences—from private boat cruises and dive-in movie nights to exclusive shopping excursions, poolside pampering and more. Here’s a look at what’s happening this summer at Pendry Newport Beach:

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Cinq à Sept, the New York-based women’s ready-to-wear brand, has opened its first West Coast boutique at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The 1,200-square-foot space marks the latest step in the brand’s retail expansion, following the debut of its SoHo flagship in 2023 and the opening at Aventura Mall in Miami in late 2024.

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A new name is rising in the world of artisan bread: Atome Bakery, a French-founded company reinventing how we bake at home. Now delivering to homes across 10 Western states, Atome offers slow-fermented, preservative-free sourdough baguette dough that goes from freezer to oven in just 30 minutes.

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