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Winter Getaways: Explore Southern California’s Best Retreats

Palm Springs, Malibu, and San Diego When blustery winter descends on most of the country, with frosty mornings and bundled up afternoons, Southern California offers a sunnier script. With nearly nonstop sunshine and fewer crowds than summer, an off-season winter vacay offers better value and a slower pace. Choose your own adventure and plan a sunshiny SoCal escape. Read the full article on JohnnyJet.com and … Continue reading Winter Getaways: Explore Southern California’s Best Retreats

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Pair the best rooftop sunset view in Los Angeles with cocktails and Mediterranean bites

This hotel review article about Kassi Club and Hotel Erwin Venice, California was first published on JohnnyJet.com and MSN (January 2026). Don’t miss the best rooftop sunset in LA atop Hotel Erwin and sidle down to your room a few floors down. Order lobster skewers and the Baklava sundae. Continue reading Pair the best rooftop sunset view in Los Angeles with cocktails and Mediterranean bites

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Choose your own California wine sipping adventure

Find inspiration for your next grape sipping road trip around California. This article was first published in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print October 2025; pages 24-27)and online here and here – https://cvlmagazine.com/author/melissa-curtin/ A California grape-hopping road trip can unveil many unexpected moments. Explore the Golden State’s unique wine tasting experiences one sip at a time. Santa Barbara’s World of Pinot Noir The 3-day World of … Continue reading Choose your own California wine sipping adventure

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Shade Hotel Redondo Beach partners with Wellspring 88 for Rooftop Yoga

Mix up your California scenery with a staycation at Shade Hotel Redondo Beach. Located right on the marina and next to the beachside strand, hop on the hotel’s complimentary bikes to begin a weekend of wellness. Cruise miles of South Bay’s beachfront before returning to the hotel’s peaceful ocean air setting from your own private marina view balcony. Read about our first stay here in … Continue reading Shade Hotel Redondo Beach partners with Wellspring 88 for Rooftop Yoga

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Memorable Moments to Replicate on a California Road Trip

While some road trips are intricately planned, others have no explicit destination and the unexpected moments along the way are what make the drive so special. Head north from Los Angeles and discover the Golden State’s attractions. Here are some favorite memorable experiences to inspire your next journey north from LA. Read the full article in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print (July 2025) below. https://citylifestyle.com/articles/12-memorable-moments-on-a-california-road-trip Continue reading Memorable Moments to Replicate on a California Road Trip

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Small Town Stays along the California Coast

Hit the open road, escape city life and settle into a small scenic town, where it’s easy to unwind and fall in love with California’s laidback charm. Get a taste of the good life—from wine country to the rugged coast—and plan your next getaway around a memorable boutique hotel, to relax or seek adventure in a less-visited destination. Read the full article on Small Town … Continue reading Small Town Stays along the California Coast

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Don’t skip the Santa Barbara County Town of Lompoc

We woke up to the hotel shaking – from a different kind of earthquake – as a rocket launched 24 satellites into space from nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base, outside Lompoc (“lom-poke”). This California Central Coast town has the best vantage points for viewing rocket launches and is the only place in the US that launches unmanned satellites into orbit. Learn more about Lompoc and our favorite … Continue reading Don’t skip the Santa Barbara County Town of Lompoc

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