California
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The Inn at Newport Ranch, Ft. Bragg, CA
A cozily rustic stay in a rugged environment on the Mendocino Coast, for those who love nature, eating well, and watching the weather roll in.
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Lodge at Marconi, Tomales Bay, CA
This one-time home to a wireless telegraphy lab and later a religious cult is now an unexpectedly hip, ‘70s-vibed woodsy retreat a stone’s throw from Tomales Bay.
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Jenni Kayne
Known for her relaxed California minimalism—the LA-based founder recently put down roots in New York’s Hudson Valley. Now that she’s lapping those 3,000 miles more frequently, her travel-wellness routine channels that same alchemy of earth mother and effortless coastal cool.
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San Francisco Black Book
Obviously, there’s the food scene—from iconic restaurants that put California cuisine on the map, to old-world steakhouses, taquerias, cocktail bars and dive bars. But also: the best vintage shopping, haute-hippie boutiques, and indie bookstores—plus all the beach walks and epic mountain hikes that make this always-soulful city one of our favorites.
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Two Bunch Palms, Desert Hot Springs
An adults-only desert hideaway (discrete enough for its former owner, Al Capone), with an oasis-like feel, thanks to the mineral-rich hot springs, lush gardens, and, yes, tons of Palm trees
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Napa & Sonoma Black Book
Well beyond the blue-chip wineries and Michelin tables is a Napa and Sonoma that locals in these historic farming communities fiercely defend—with soulful family vineyards, old-school relaxed restaurants and new-gen upstarts, Italian groceries and bountiful produce markets, plus miles of hiking and bike trails. Our friends who live there go deep on their favorites!
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Montage Healdsburg, Sonoma County
A rare full-service resort in the heart of Sonoma’s wine country with a ton of onsite activities—great for families, but also plenty of privacy if you’re looking to get away.
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Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica
Laid-back California luxury on the beach, with considered European touches
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Alisal Ranch, Santa Ynez Valley
Alisal is a 10,000-acre private ranch in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, five minutes outside Solvang and 45 minutes from Santa Barbara.