California is almost as well-known for its wine as it is for its beaches. The Golden State’s wine production dates back over three centuries and now the state boasts more than 4,200 unique wineries. Its diverse wine regions are spread out around the state and produce more than 100 varietals—and the results rival those from Europe.
Napa Valley, Paso Robles, and Sonoma County are big names in California wine—there are more than 200 wineries in Pasa Robles alone.
But Southern California has its own wine country, the Temecula Valley. Temecula, which has a climate similar to the Mediterranean, is home to nearly 50 fantastic wineries, each with their own story to tell and terroir to explore.
California wine country is also rich in one-of-a-kind experiences. Drink in the views on a hot air balloon, tour the terrain in a tandem sidecar or historic cable car, pedal through the pastoral landscape, or be pampered at a luxury spa.
Whether you’re looking for a girlfriends’ getaway, wining and dining, a romantic escape, or a heavenly venue for vows in the vines, California wine country has you covered with unforgettable adventures and scenic setting.
With the largest portfolio of kosher wine in the world, Herzog Wine Cellars produces more than 25 varietals reflecting the diversity of California’s grape-growing regions. Paired with incredible wines, it’s the profound story of the Herzog family dating back nine generations that drives worldwide acclaim for the Herzog label. From the courts of Kaiser Franz Joseph of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, to a Europe torn by war, to the streets of New York City, to the vineyards of California and their state-of-the-art winery in Oxnard, the Herzog story is one of a family’s enduring commitment to their Jewish identity and their belief in the promise of America.
Oxnard Wine Flight
“Stray” from the norm at Oxnard’s more edgy winery Strey Cellars, specializing in Zinfandel and producing varietals from Sauvignon Blanc to Syrah. Step into a historical home at Heritage Square’s Scarlett House to enjoy Rancho Ventavo Cellars’ selection of wines inspired by wine trips around the world. Let your cup runneth over at Magnavino Cellars, an elegant event space with a Tuscan atmosphere pouring sparkling wines, creamy buttery blends and decadent reds.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Temecula Valley lays Wiens Family Cellars; a hidden gem found between the commotion of Los Angeles and San Diego. Our winery produces a broad range of high quality, locally grown and vinted varietals for the enjoyment of both connoisseurs and novices alike. Although known for “Big Reds” like our Refugio Cabernet Sauvignon and Chateau Grand Rouge, we also offer a variety of crisp whites & several sparkling wines like our beloved Amour de L’Orange. In addition to traditional tastings and wine by the glass or bottle, we offer exclusive seated tastings of limited production and reserve wines in our Cellar & Barrel Rooms. Visit our Winery Estate for a sample of Southern California’s best wines. Open daily from 10:30am – 6:00pm.
Paso Robles is for road-trippers, dreamers, romantics, wine enthusiasts, and everyone in between.
Paso Robles Wine Country is closer than you think. There’s a direct flight to nearby San Luis Obispo from San Diego, and we’re the ideal distance for a headache-free California road trip. Located on the Central Coast along Highway 101 and bordered by coastal Highway 1, Paso Robles is a land of complexity and contrasts, all united by a common spirit.
Paso Robles is home to more than 300 wineries, each offering a unique experience, from vineyard horseback rides to exclusive cellar tours. Thanks to these world-class wines and family farms, Paso Robles is a mecca for delicious dining. And Paso Robles has a lodging option to fit any taste and budget for your home away from home – from rustic hideaways and luxury modern digs to glamping sites and Craftsman home vacation rentals.
But Paso Robles’ number one attraction is our people. We love to share this slice of California paradise with the world and can’t wait to host you. We are a community of young bloods and old souls, mavericks and innovators, and those fearless enough to reimagine the future. Come as you are and blaze your own trail.
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AUGUST 10, 2026
The Secret to a Home That Feels Just Right
Behind every beautiful space is a thoughtful process, and ASID San Diego is helping homeowners understand the value of professional design.
A perfectly designed home rarely happens by accident. Those kitchens that feel effortless and rooms that seem to tell a story the second you walk in? They’re usually the work of someone who knows exactly what they’re doing.
It’s knowing which ideas will actually work, which materials will hold up over time, and how to turn a collection of choices into a space that feels intentional. That’s where a professional interior designer comes in.
For the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) California San Diego Chapter, the goal is to help people see interior design as more than just the finished look. Behind every well-designed space is a process built on technical expertise. Designers are educated in everything from professional software and construction details to building codes, space planning, materials, and functionality.
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“People don’t always realize how much goes on behind the scenes,” Kirsten Recce , current president of the ASID California San Diego Chapter, says. “Our designers are not just doing furniture placement and color selection and picking out new fluffy pillows. That’s not what they’re trained for.”
ASID members bring formal education, continued learning, and industry knowledge to their projects, helping create spaces that are not only beautiful, but designed to work. A paint color that changes completely depending on the lighting. A material that looks beautiful in a showroom but doesn’t make sense for everyday life. A layout that photographs well but doesn’t function for the people living there. These are the details where professional guidance can make all the difference.
Still, one of the biggest misconceptions about hiring an interior designer is that it’s reserved for massive renovations, luxury homes, or people who already know exactly what they want. The process can feel intimidating. Where do you begin? Is a designer worth the investment? What if you only need help with one room?
ASID’s answer: start with one hour.
ASID’s Spruce Up events break down one of the biggest barriers between homeowners and professional design: knowing where to begin. Held twice a year, the community program gives homeowners the chance to work directly with an ASID designer through a one-hour, $125 consultation in their own home. Whether you’re looking for advice on furniture placement, window treatments, kitchen and bath updates, remodeling ideas, vacation rentals, color selections or something else entirely, the upcoming September 2026 event offers an approachable way to get expert guidance before committing to a full project. Signups are open through Sept. 7, with consultations taking place Sept. 21 through Oct. 31. Proceeds benefit ASID San Diego’s educational and community programs. Register here!
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“It’s a great opportunity for people who are in that exploratory phase,” Recce says. “Maybe they’re not sure they want to hire an interior designer yet, or they think it sounds daunting or expensive. This gives them a chance to discover what working with a designer is actually like.”
Design is personal. A good designer isn’t just creating a beautiful room; they’re helping create a space that fits the way someone lives.
“We’re a resource to all of San Diego County,” Recce says. “It doesn’t cost anything to pick up the phone and call and ask. We’ll answer.”
Mai Vue was just 34 weeks pregnant when she delivered her baby. Her pregnancy had been complicated, and she’d had a recent second trimester pregnancy loss, which led to her receiving specialized care from Sean Daneshmand, MD, a Scripps Clinic perinatologist who oversees high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Daneshmand and his team took care of Mai during her pregnancy, through the birth of her healthy baby girl and beyond. Mai was part of a program Scripps launched to provide support to new moms in the weeks and months after delivery. The postpartum program, known as Scripps Health’s Fourth Trimester Continuum of Care, provides care for women with high-risk pregnancies to optimize their health after childbirth and reduce the risk of complications in future pregnancies. Click here to learn more.
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It’s estimated that one in five people in the U.S. will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. When you factor in living in a sun-soaked city like San Diego and the outdoorsy lifestyle that comes with it, that figure can jump to as high as one in three, which makes early detection and intervention all the more important. Dermatologists at Bighorn Mohs and Dermatology Center are using innovative imaging methods and advanced surgical techniques to diagnose and treat skin cancer. For certain cancers in sensitive spots, like the face, dermatologists perform Mohs surgery, removing skin tissue layer by layer until reaching healthy, cancer-free tissue. They also use a process called immunohistochemistry to view tissue samples taken during Mohs surgery in far greater detail than previous methods. Read more about how Scripps is advancing skin cancer care here.
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When endurance athlete Isaac Sanchez learned he had cancer, he felt blindsided. He was healthy, surfed often and was training for an Ironman triathlon. But he had to put that on hold to undergo treatment. His physicians at Scripps Cancer Center developed a plan to treat the cancer in his tonsil and lymph nodes that included six-and-a-half weeks of near-daily radiation and weekly chemotherapy. He also worked with a Scripps Cancer Center dietitian to enhance his nutrition to promote strength and healing. Today, Isaac’s back to doing what he loves. Read more of his story here.
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While glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agents have been used to treat Type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years, their recent emergence as weight-loss wonder drugs marked a new frontier in medicine. But their effectiveness has left some patients wondering what to do once they’ve reached their goal. Stopping the medication could mean regaining some, if not all, of the weight. A Scripps Clinic internal medicine physician recently conducted a small study of whether GLP-1 patients who had reached their goal weight could maintain that weight by taking their regularly prescribed injection every other week instead of weekly. Spoiler alert: 30 of 34 patients did. Read more about the study here and what that may mean as pharmaceutical companies roll out oral GLP-1s.
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Chemotherapy and radiation have long been considered gold standards of cancer treatment, but they can cause severe side effects. A promising new approach called theranostics—a combination of “therapeutics” and “diagnostics”—could offer patients with certain types of metastatic cancers new hope. It’s a two-step process that uses a drug that binds to specific receptors on cancer cells. Advanced imaging detects this radioisotope, allowing doctors to then use a second radioisotope that binds to the cancer cells and destroys them. Click here to learn more about how specialists at Scripps Cancer Center are using theranostics.
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