
Shopping: If you’re one of “those” (as I admittedly am) who start making a holiday list and checking it twice even before the sun sets on the summer season, then this roundup is for you. …

Fine Dining: My family and I recently had the pleasure of visiting a piece of Santa Monica history — The Lobsterrestaurant — where fine cuisine and sensational sunsets merge to deliver the perfect seaside dining experience. …

Gifts & Gets: Finding fabulous gifts for those who seemingly have it all can be a challenge at best – even if the gift recipient is your self. Each month I scour the luxury …

Luxury Hotels: Those seeking a fabulous Santa Monica beach vacation with the family need look no further thanViceroy Santa Monica — an incredibly chic and surprisingly kid-friendly boutique hotel offering a unique mix of urban …

Fine Dining: Located within Santa Monica’s infamous outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment Mecca known as Third Street Promenade, Locanda del Lago is an experience unto itself. This restaurant duly sets itself apart from the glut …

Leisure: By all accounts celebrating Independence Day on a crowded beach can be daunting at best. That’s why for this year’s July 4th beach vacation in Santa Monica, I opted for a brilliant “Beach Butler” …

Health & Beauty: As a die hard, life-long exercise enthusiast, even having won a few fitness competitions in my day, I’m indelibly on the hunt for new and exciting ways to stay motivated and on …

Food & Spirits: My quest for all things “spectacular San Diego” inevitably led me to Anthology — a distinctive venue offering a combination of avant-garde dining with an eclectic mix of live entertainment. Located near the …

Food & Spirits: One of San Diego’s brightest culinary jewels is The Marine Room restaurant, not only located in La Jolla Shores, but on it — quite literally. This esteemed restaurant and lounge, located on …

Food & Spirits: As the literally translated “jewel” of San Diego, La Jolla is a seaside community rife with fine dining. Among the most popular with both residents and tourists alike is George’s at the Cove, …