Weekend Getaway: Pasadena
Known for its stylish vintage shops and burgeoning restaurant scene, the L.A. suburb makes the ideal spot for a weekend with the girls
A Family Afar: Highway to Hell
Road trip! A modern family takes a long drive up the California coast
SoCal Gets Its Own Miraval Life in Balance Spa
Monarch Beach Resort’s new spa comes with major street cred, and over 70 exclusive treatments
The Lure of Big Sur
Head to the famed central coast for the lack of crowds, cool weather, and the Big Sur Food and Wine Festival
4 Luxe Airstream Resorts to Fall in Love With
Somewhere between hotels and camping is a new form of glamping
Inside the Icon: Tijuana III Milenio
Tucked in a canyon just below Tijuana’s airport stands the 50-foot nude Amazonian officially titled Tijuana III Milenio (Tijuana Third Millennium), but locals know her as La Mona, or “The Doll.” Made of 18 tons of concrete and rebar, the hollow statue was built by self-taught sculptor and architect Armando Muñoz Garcia to commemorate the […]
The Caesar Salad Turns 92
Mexico’s world-famous salad celebrates 92 years of anchovy-garlicky goodness
A Family Afar: Exploring the Ruins of Cambodia
The 900-year-old ruins of Angkor Wat had been bobbing on our bucket list, ever since we spent a boozy evening watching Angelina Jolie in video-game-turned-movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. When business travel to Southeast Asia gave us a reason to go, we packed the kids up and set off for Cambodia. Being the slightly obsessed […]
Destination: Downtown Los Angeles
An urban renaissance has turned formerly gritty Downtown Los Angeles into a vibrant enclave of award-winning restaurants, modern art, and design-forward boutiques
Palm Springs’ La Quinta Resort Turns 90
Well before Coachella brought hipsters to the desert, and the midcentury modern revival made the valley en vogue, there was La Quinta. The resort, now part of the Waldorf Astoria family, has long been a refuge for Hollywood elite, dating back to 1930s screen legends like Greta Garbo and Clark Gable. This year, the grand […]
Eat This: Green Shrimp Ceviche Tostada at Erizo
Chef Javier Plascencia’s Erizo, in Tijuana’s Chapultepec neighborhood, greets you with coastal interiors and a menu boasting local seafood and regional ingredients. Grab a seat on their terraza and order up the green shrimp ceviche tostada. The flavors are bright and refreshing, but pack a punch in each bite. Tender shrimp are doused in fresh […]
Splash Worthy: 4 Pools You Don’t Want to Miss
The heat is on! Take a dip in these unique hotel pools.
Destination: Cabo San Lucas
More than a year after Hurricane Odile, the Baja city has bounced back, with new hotels, restaurant favorites, and plenty of outdoor adventure. It’s a Cabo comeback!
A Family Afar: The Priciest Place on Earth
That first trip to Disneyland with your kids is a rite of passage. It’s table stakes for new parents, one-upping each other as we sit in playgroups or at the park, where we keep a watchful eye over tumbling toddlers. “We took little Joey to Disneyland when he was barely old enough to ride the […]
Wine Beyond Napa
Tired of Napa’s crowds and commercialism? Escape to these lesser-known NorCal wine spots.
Stay at One Bunk in Barrio Logan
Can’t beat ’em? Join ’em! That’s the idea behind One Bunk, the new Barrio Logan property launched by LWP Group (The Pearl Hotel) that combines hotelier expertise with lifestyle-oriented lodging. The border region concept has its own website and social media accounts, but guests reserve via Airbnb. “We decided to ‘hack’ Airbnb and use it […]
Tijuana is Stationed for Change
A new live-work-drink space hopes to revitalize one of Tijuana’s oldest neighborhoods
A Baja Spring Break
Long gone are the days of wet T-shirt contests and body shot marathons south of the border. Here are three treks into Baja’s rugged paradise, each easily accessible even without four-wheel drive.
Inside the Icon: Christ of the Sacred Heart
The 75-foot, 40-ton steel and fiberglass statue of Christ of the Sacred Heart is impossible to miss when driving along the Baja coast south of Rosarito. Cristo del Sagrado Corazón was designed by Tijuana sculptor Gregorio Ramirez and commissioned by local Antonio Pequeño, who died shortly after its completion in 2006. A mainstay of Catholic […]
Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Baja
Nothing says romantic adventure quite like “Don’t forget your passport.” Here, seven ideas for a Valentine’s celebration across the border.
Tijuana’s Cross Border Xpress is Now Open
If you’ve overlooked cheaper airfare by way of Tijuana International Airport because of the hassle to get there, not to mention the northbound border wait upon return, it’s time to change your flight search. The highly anticipated Cross Border Xpress, a $120-million, 390-foot sky bridge, opened last month, linking Tijuana’s airport with a satellite terminal […]
Border Report: Hike the Golden Hill
At 1,084 feet, its peak is the highest point within the border city, making it easily visible from several spots around San Diego.
Rustic R&R: The Ranch at Live Oak
Now’s that magical (er, miserable) time of year when we swear off cookies and eggnog in favor of kale salads and green juice. But for many of us, the resolve to keep our resolutions lasts a millisecond at best—which is why we’re crushing on The Ranch at Live Oak. Its plush accommodations and serene environs […]
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Destination: New Orleans
A decade after Hurricane Katrina, the Big Easy is booming, with new businesses, trendy restaurants, and more.
