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WANDER-LAND Where to Escape for Vacations, Stay-cations and Getaways Get away during the chilly months and discover these spots that are calling your name! Whether they are near or far, somewhere familiar or somewhere near, if you are staying for long or just stopping by, check out why these are favorites—and they just might become your new favorites, too.
PASÉA HOTEL & SPA
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DAYCATION at the Bungalows
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Throwing a small event? Spoil your guests by hosting it at one of the bungalows in the Pacific Edge Hotel. The hotel offers a ton of amenities (Who’s down to snorkel?), but also cool places to gather for serious business or some serious fun.
SELANNE STEAK TAVERN Pacific Diver Scallops selannesteaktavern. com AVILA’S EL RANCHITO Carne Asada and Shrimp avilaselranchito.com
The bungalows are each sponsored and designed by big names, like Billabong, Fox Sports and XS Energy. Open to the public, each of the bungalows encompasses a different vibe. Billabong’s “Bikini Kind of Life” decorative pillows and surf inspo canvases will make you want to grab your board and head towards the ocean, stat! Whereas Fox Sports’ leather couches and zebra-print rug opts for a masculine and dark look. Black and white action shots are framed as art to pair with the man-cave atmosphere. The new XS bungalow is a burst of energy. The room, a.k.a the XS COF (Center for Optimal Fun), has a disco embellished faux deer head on the wall with an oldschool boombox on a corner table. Local based XS Energy aim for renters to XSperience the beach in a fearless kind of way. They have partnered with the ECO-Warrior Foundation, a non-profit that is dedicated to preserving our oceans and beaches, to bring extra adventurepacked excursions, surf lessons, mountain biking and much more. Pacific Edge Hotel pacificedgehotel.com
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NICK’S SAN CLEMENTE Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass nicksrestaurants.com SANDY’S Chef Mason’s Nightly Special sandyshb.com DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN Lobster Spaghetti Carbonara “Rustichella D’Abruzzo” driftwoodkitchen.com SEASONS 52 Wood-Grilled Rack of Lamb seasons52.com
RISE AND WINE
Best Morning Cocktails
TAKING OFF!
CAFE MIMOSA Black Currant Mimosa
Vacation Destinations to Swoon Over Paséa Hotel & Spa
meritagecollection.com u A new addition to Southern
California coastal hotels, Paséa Hotel & Spa offers luxurious rooms and suites and even a 1900 square foot Penthouse Suite for the ultimate vacation getaway. The Penthouse Suite boasts a 180 degree view of California’s stunning ocean, a double-sided fireplace, full kitchen, dining room and other amenities sure to seal the deal on an unforgettable stay.
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
ritzcarlton.com/LagunaNiguel u One look off of a balcony into
the aquamarine and deep blue sea and you will understand why The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is the perfect vacation destination. The hotel boasts 15 eco-excursions for guests looking for an adventurous escape, and a variety of spa services from massages to facials for those that need to press the restart button.
Surf & Sand Resort
surfandsandresort.com u With a beachfront pool and
magnificent sands directly below, your stay at the Surf & Sand Resort will transport you to the California Coast in no time. Check into one of their stunning ocean view rooms and it won’t be difficult to get lost in this vacation destination— better yet, opt for one of their 13 Laguna Beach hotel suites on site and treat yourself to the weekend of a lifetime.
HENNESSEY’S TAVERN, DANA POINT Buena Vista’s Original Irish Coffee hennesseystavern.com RJ’S CAFE Bloody Mary rjscafe.com SKYLOFT Day Spa skyloftoc.com DUKE’S HUNTINGTON BEACH Citrus Squeeze dukeshuntington.com