Travel + Leisure

One of California’s Most Iconic Hotels, on Coronado Island, Has a Private Beach, 5 Neighborhoods, and a Nobu Restaurant—and It Just Got a $550-million Renovation

Southern California's historic Hotel del Coronado just got a $550-million renovation that took six years to complete and touched all 938 rooms across five neighborhoods. The posh Shore House and the ...
Travel + Leisure

I’ve Lived in California for 10 Years—and This Is the Best Secret Beach Town in the Golden State

Sample global cuisine at local eateries like Ammatoli, Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, and the Michelin-starred Heritage. Soak up the Southern California sunshine at the beach, the Naples neighborhood, or ...
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10 of the most romantic Valentine's Day getaways in California designed for a charming, cozy weekend

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down, escape the everyday, and reconnect in a setting designed for romance. From dramatic coastal retreats overlooking the Pacific to vineyard-wrapped ...
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This Beach Town Is California's Best-kept Secret, According to a Local—and It Has a Taco District and Easy Access to One of the State's Best National Parks

Ventura has a nostalgic California vibe that makes it feel as if it were plucked out of an old surf movie. Unlike other Southern California cities, visitors don’t have to worry about making ...
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I Grew Up in L.A. and I Think This Is the Most Underrated Beach Town—and It Has the Bluest Waters in Southern California

Located in Orange County between Los Angeles and San Diego, Laguna Beach flies under most travelers' radars—but it's one of the most beautiful and storied towns in Southern California. Since the early ...