
Just 22 miles off the Southern California coast, Catalina Island has long been regarded as a Pacific paradise where families, romantics, adventurers and business folk come to stay and play. The island’s idyllic small beach town charm is just a quick boat ride away from fast-paced city life.

If you are looking for a chic and sophisticated San Diego dining spot with an ocean view to die for, then check out Cusp Dining and Drinks. Perched high on the 11th floor of the Kimpton Hotel La Jolla, this eatery is where you come to slow down, linger over drinks and delectables, savor the […]

Looking for a novel Father’s Day gift idea? Here are some items that’ll complement and enhance Dad’s lifestyle in the months and even years ahead. SOUND+SLEEP nomad (www.SoundOfSleep.com) – $149.95 Help Dad fall asleep naturally while on the road or at home with the SOUND+SLEEP nomad, a portable sound machine that creates high-quality, natural […]

No matter where you venture this summer here are a few items of note that’ll make your journey easier and more enjoyable: PAK BARA Carrying Case (www.PakBara.com) – $32.99 With so many different handheld devices and other things to carry around while on summer vacation, it’s wise to take along a PAK BARA–the only […]

Sunday, June 23, 2013 will usher in the 5th annual Rhythm & Vine festival – a 3-hour music, wine and food extravaganza benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. This year’s highly anticipated event, to be hosted by esteemed local Chef Brian Malarkey of BRAVO TV Top Chef fame, kicks off at 5:00 p.m. […]

With its prime seaside location on the northwest end of San Diego County, the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa has been steadily building buzz since its summer 2012 grand opening. Understandable as this property is located directly across from Ponto Beach, offering gorgeous panoramic ocean and sunset views, and is also close to a […]

With the addition of the LEGOLAND Water Park and the SEA LIFE Aquarium to the LEGOLAND California Resort, it may be hard to imagine how you could see and do it all–even with the available“1-Day Resort Hopper” ticket option. I’m here to tell you that all three attractions can be thoroughly enjoyed in a single […]

Opening Day at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on July 17th is no quiet affair. It’s a thrilling event that attracts more than 45,000 race fans, socialites and those who simply love to see and be seen—in the scene. These folks flock to the racetrack for a kinetic atmosphere filled with fabulosity, fashion, and fun […]

Now a year after Kitchen 1540 restaurant’s Executive Chef, Scott Thomas Dolbee, debuted a new seasonal menu featuring American cuisine he describes as “playful, whimsical and modern,” the effort is a resounding success. This as the award-winning restaurant—a landmark inside the picturesque L’Auberge Del Mar hotel—continues to garner industry acclaim and patron accolades. Now at […]

Located in one of the most iconic destinations on the Las Vegas Strip, the Riviera Casino and Hotel, R Steak & Seafood is reinventing itself as a fine dining locale that’s a draw all its own. This as the restaurant modernizes its atmosphere and amps up its culinary offerings amid ta $450,000 renovation completed fall […]