On the Road with Dan to Paso Robles Wine Country
On the Road with Dan: A Three-Day Wine Country Escape to Paso Robles There’s something magical about Paso Robles. Known to locals as “Paso”, and tucked between the rugged California coastline and golden inland hills, this Central Coast town has quietly transformed into one of the country’s most compelling wine destinations. For travelers in search […]
Holiday Magic on Catalina
Holiday Magic on Catalina An Island Escape for Everyone ✨ Family Fun Children will love Catalina’s festive spirit—ice skating under the palm trees at Descanso Beach Club, hopping aboard the miniature holiday train twinkling with lights, or catching a glimpse of Santa on Crescent Avenue. Don’t miss the Catalina Island Museum’s holiday craft workshops, where […]
Holiday Magic for the Entire Family: A Festive Story from Long Beach & Beyond
Holiday Magic for the Entire Family: A Festive Story from Long Beach & Beyond The evening chill wraps around you as you step into the twinkling heart of Long Beach. Streets glow, laughter drifts from corner cafés, and the holidays are alive—not through commercial glitz, but through cherished local traditions. From waterfront parades to historic […]
Burgers Without Borders: Long Beach & Beyond
Burgers Without Borders: Long Beach & Beyond There’s something magical about a good burger—it’s the kind of meal that brings together beachgoers in flip-flops, families in minivans, and late-night adventurers chasing the perfect bite. In Long Beach and its neighboring towns, burgers aren’t just food—they’re part of the local DNA. From old-school shacks to chef-driven […]
A Tale of Ten Pizzas: Long Beach & Beyond
A Tale of Ten Pizzas: Long Beach & Beyond Picture this: an afternoon in Long Beach, sun flirting off the bay, and suddenly—you catch that unmistakable aroma of melting cheese and oven-fired dough. Here begins a hometown pizza pilgrimage, not through chains, but through heartbeats of the community—ten independent pizzerias crafting slices that locals swear by. […]
The Future of Coastal Luxury: Where Sustainability Meets Style
By Raad Ghantous, Founding Principal & I.D.E.A. Director at Raad Ghantous & Associates (RaadGhantous.com) Walk into many coastal resorts today and you’ll still find the familiar trappings of luxury—polished stone, infinity pools, Egyptian cotton. But look a little closer, and something else is emerging. The real wave isn’t just in design trends or five-star service. It’s a shift in […]
Placemaking by the Pacific: Why Guests Crave a Sense of Story
Hospitality is more than shelter. It’s more than service. At its best, it’s a form of storytelling—one that’s told not in words, but in textures, rhythms, and rituals. And nowhere is this more powerful than in the Beach Cities of Southern California, where every sunset has a mood and every salt breeze carries memory. In […]
