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The spa with the best ocean views in California just received a refreshing $4.5 million renovation

There is no better place in California to get away from it all than Terranea Resort, located on 102 lush oceanfront acres in Rancho Palos Verdes. Boasting the best ocean views in California, the Spa at Terranea has emerged from a $4.5 million refresh with a relaxing color palette of soft blues, sandy neutrals, and organic materials. The top-to-bottom update of this expansive oceanfront oasis … Continue reading The spa with the best ocean views in California just received a refreshing $4.5 million renovation

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Will the California Wildfires Have a Long-Term Effect on Air Quality? 6 Things to Know

If you’re still coughing, wheezing or waking up to soot on your windowsills, you’re not alone — and no, you’re not imagining the lingering effects. The 2025 wildfires across Los Angeles County have triggered more than just temporary smoky skies. The impact is far from over, and asthma flare-ups pose long-term health risks. Here’s what you need to know. 1. The Ash Hasn’t Cleared Wildfire … Continue reading Will the California Wildfires Have a Long-Term Effect on Air Quality? 6 Things to Know

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Six restaurants to put at the top of your dining list for Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week 2025

The desert continues to bloom with creative culinary talent. There is no better time to sample multicourse prix fixe menus and special offers, only available during the annual Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week from May 30, 2025 – June 8, 2025.  Get to know Southern California’s Coachella Valley food scene spread across 9 cities – Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, … Continue reading Six restaurants to put at the top of your dining list for Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week 2025

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Memorable Wines to Discover at Santa Barbara’s World of Pinot

We were thrilled to be invited to the 25th Anniversary of the World of Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara for a weekend-long seaside celebration of this delicious and storied wine. The event was hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara over 4 days, from February 27 – March 1, 2025. Attendees included wine aficionados, sommeliers, winemakers, and those who just love outstanding food and wine. A Thursday … Continue reading Memorable Wines to Discover at Santa Barbara’s World of Pinot

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Find Solace at Laguna Surf Lodge

This article was first published on JohnnyJet.com, MSN.com and a different version on Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print. While sipping wine on a patio hanging above the ocean, I marvel at the pulsating waves of the vast Pacific Ocean below me. The long-cresting waves crash along the coast, as surfers careen back and forth on the renowned Thalia Street surf break, embodying a vision from … Continue reading Find Solace at Laguna Surf Lodge

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DesertX 2025 inspires with thought provoking art installations scattered across Greater Palm Springs

From March 8 through May 11 of 2025, visitors can discover 9 art installations across the Coachella Valley. The thought provoking pieces from international artists can be discovered across Greater Palm Springs, with several clustered in Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Palm Desert. Download the DesertX app or log onto DesertX.org to plot your journey across the surreal desert landscape and watch as the … Continue reading DesertX 2025 inspires with thought provoking art installations scattered across Greater Palm Springs

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Coachella Valley’s Date Farms are Doing Sweet Things for the Community

After touring and dining on date farms, you might learn a thing or two about the production of the chewy sweet plump dates. The sweet, locally-grown fruit is often found in restaurants all over Greater Palm Springs, especially in date shakes. Sample for yourself at the annual Palm Desert Food & Wine festival. We became incredibly curious about this popular treat when our own solo … Continue reading Coachella Valley’s Date Farms are Doing Sweet Things for the Community

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10 Ways to Get to Know Palm Springs

Nestled between three striking mountain ranges, this sunny Southern California oasis has lured travelers in search of inspiration and relaxation for more than a century. The valley’s 9 resort cities – known as Greater Palm Springs – provide an incomparable blend of cultural experiences for every type of visitor. Plan an incredible time in the desert with some of these favorite activities.  1.   Visit a Museum … Continue reading 10 Ways to Get to Know Palm Springs

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Don’t miss California’s most overlooked state park this winter or spring

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is California’s first designated Dark Sky Community.  Read about our second visit to this lunar landscape a few hours from Palm Springs. This article was first published on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com. We were so moved the first time we visited we wrote a poem about it. Rusty red metal sculpturesSilhouette horses rearingDesert creatures come aliveCasting shadows across the barren landInsect skirmish … Continue reading Don’t miss California’s most overlooked state park this winter or spring

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Get away to the 17th annual White Wine Festival in Anderson Valley

The 17th annual International White Wine Festival kicks off this February 15 and 16, 2025. Take a break from LA and enjoy a reprieve from our city’s challenging times. Escape the daily reminders of fire season, inhale some fresh air, and relax – in the vineyards of Anderson Valley, two hours north of San Francisco. The Winter White Wine Festival is the premier food and … Continue reading Get away to the 17th annual White Wine Festival in Anderson Valley

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