Destination: Palm Springs

Always a fun place for a few days to get away from LA in the winter. Palm Springs was hit hard after the last recession, but has come back 10 times better. It’s fun and really hard to get super serious in Palm Springs. But in the summer, lordy… you will just melt right into the desert. PARKER PALM SPRINGS … Read More

Destination: San Francisco

Northern California’s tech-forward, hilly city… has the most restaurants and farmers’ markets per capita in the U.S. From the fog rolling under the Golden Gate Bridge to America’s only moving National Historic Landmark, San Francisco is home to some of the most iconic attractions in the world. The main and generally best option is SFO San Francisco International. Flying Private: … Read More

Destination: San Francisco Bay Area

The entire San Francisco Bay Area, deserves to be explored. The vibrant and diverse East Bay, with cities like Oakland and Berkeley, is a cultural and culinary hotbed. San Jose, and the Silicon Valley, is an essential hub of innovation. Plus, you’ll find quaint waterfront towns, incredible shopping, fantastic museums, and endless outdoor delights at Point Reyes National Seashore. ROSEWOOD … Read More

The Maybourne Beverly Hills

The Maybourne Beverly Hills is an exquisite blend of superlative design and contemporary comfort. Located in Beverly Hills’ famed Golden Triangle in the very heart of Los Angeles, The Maybourne Beverly Hills is a stunning hotel that perfectly reflects California’s contemporary-chic style and relaxed spirit. The sprawling property is conveniently situated just steps from Rodeo Drive and offers everything from … Read More

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern • Los Olivos

A stunning escape just north of Santa Barbara, at the heart of historical Los Olivos From its earliest incarnation, in 1886 as a popular stagecoach stop to its years as a surreptitious hangout through Prohibition, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern has long held a fabled place in Central Coast lore. Revered and raucously enjoyed for generations, the beloved landmark opens … Read More

STS Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport

Cute and efficient. The main commercial airport for getting to/from the Sonoma and Napa regions. ALASKA AIRLINES Burbank, Los Angeles, Orange County, Portland (OR), San Diego, Seattle/Tacoma AVELO AIRLINES Burbank, Las Vegas, Redmond/Bend (OR) Seasonal: Palm Springs New Avelo flights for 2024:    • Kalispell, MT (FCA) starts 5/1    • Pasco Tri-Cities, WA (PSC) starts 5/1    • Boise, ID (BOl) starts … Read More

Destination: California • The Golden State

The Golden State California offers the most diverse choices than any other state, even more than most countries. City breaks, coastal trips, desert escapes, epic road trips, and mountain adventures… you can easily mix and match a variety of experiences in one incredible itinerary. THE INN AT MATTEI’S TAVERN Los Olivos The renovation of the Inn in the charming town … Read More

Destination: Santa Barbara • The American Riviera

The American Riviera Santa Barbara has been considered “The American Riviera” for over a century. A self-contained paradise surrounded by undeveloped coastline, the city’s signature red-tile roofs, white-washed buildings and lush gardens evoke the topography and architectural aesthetic of the European Riviera—with a distinctly Californian twist. Simultaneously sophisticated and bohemian, easy-going and energetic, Santa Barbara revives visitors with its vibrant … Read More

Destination: Los Angeles • the East Side and DTLA

I guess I have become a true LA “East-Sider”. The thought of having drive to the “West Side” and cross La Cienega is becoming more and more painful as the traffic continues to make a simple trip 45 minutes each way or more. But the good news for me is, all the great new restaurants and shopping is happening here … Read More

Destination: Los Angeles – the West Side

Essentially all things West of La Cienega Boulevard… though all of West Hollywood is included in this section as well. Regardless you still need a car or an Uber/Lyft to get around. Los Angeles public transport is not for everyone. Give it 10 or 15 years… maybe. Mr C Beverly Hills South Beverly Hills A charming hotel in the southern … Read More