Category Archives: California

Zephyr Cove Beach

Zephyr Cove has just about everything you could want in a beach, except palm trees. Over a mile of sand, although it is coarse to walk on, the region’s best volleyball, a 500+ passenger vessel, a 36 passenger catamaran, a … Continue reading

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Pope Beach

As you leave South Lake Tahoe heading up the west shore on Hwy 89 you’ll come to a series of beaches that all seem very similar in nature. The first of these is Pope Beach, which is basically a one … Continue reading

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Baldwin Beach

Baldwin beach is a beautiful stretch of sand and consists of a south and north beach. The two are separated based on where you park. Both offer plenty of parking and have short walks to the beach. Tallac Creek flows … Continue reading

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Hillstone

Burnished brass and stained wood complement roughly mortared brick and the occasional plant. Amid ubiquitous earth tones, corporate types and small parties (celebrating or simply living large) occupy deep booths done up in fine upholstery and lit from above by … Continue reading

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Rutherford Grill

Family-friendly yet upscale enough to welcome special-occasion dinners, this cozy steakhouse (part of the Houston’s family) features rustic accents, weathered wood and stonework, leather booths, a wood-burning fireplace, and patinated lamps over each table. The appealing (and canine-friendly) patio offers … Continue reading

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AT&T Park

Originally designed to be a 42,000 seat stadium, there were slight modifications before the final design was complete. When the ballpark was brought to the ballot box in the Fall of 1996 for voter approval, the stadium was 15 degrees … Continue reading

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Heavenly Ski Resort

With 4,800 acres, we are one of North America’s largest mountains. At over 10,000 feet, we are Tahoe‘s highest. Our 3,500 foot vertical is unmatched on the West Coast. And our average annual snowfall is a formidable 360 inches. And … Continue reading

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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Epitomising the casually sophisticated California lifestyle, Santa Barbara is among America’s most coveted destinations. Located on the California coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, the landscape is lush and … Continue reading

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Los Olivos Café

The warmth of the wisteria-covered patio welcomes you at the Los Olivos Café. The connection between great wine and impeccable food is immediately apparent as you enter the restaurant. In the center, there’s a massive concrete fireplace and bar connecting … Continue reading

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The Hitching Post

Here, on the Central Coast of California, BBQ has always meant grilling over an open fire of red oak, a style of cooking that is native to our area and goes back to the days of the Spanish Rancheros. The … Continue reading

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