California

A Local’s Guide to Santa Monica, California

By Mary Cate Long | June 21, 2022 | Comments Off on A Local’s Guide to Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, California, is renowned for its sprawling sandy beaches, shopping, and of course the iconic Santa Monica pier. This guide will point out the under-the-radar pockets that are worth a visit. Main Street is a buzzy area of Santa Monica but much less chaotic than Third Street Promenade. Walkable and tree-lined, it’s the perfect…

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Sequoias, Wine, And More: A California Road Trip Itinerary

By Mary Cate Long | May 31, 2022 | Comments Off on Sequoias, Wine, And More: A California Road Trip Itinerary

There’s so much to see and do in California — from dynamic cities to nine national parks — that it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. This approachable California itinerary will take you to the state’s famous giant sequoia trees, wine tastings in Paso Robles, antique shopping in Cambria, and sailing in Santa Barbara…

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These Enviro-Friendly Communities Celebrate Earth Day Year-Round

By Elaine Raffel | April 21, 2022 | Comments Off on These Enviro-Friendly Communities Celebrate Earth Day Year-Round

With more consumers looking to reduce their carbon footprint, living a more eco-friendly lifestyle extends to their housing choices.

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Mendocino

4 Reasons to Buy a Second Home in Mendocino, California

By Mary Cate Long | January 26, 2022 |

You never can go wrong with a sophisticated wine weekend in Napa Valley. But if you’re looking to walk a bit on the wild side (or simply looking to accommodate a more affordable budget!), Mendocino is the way to go. About a three hour drive north of San Francisco, Mendocino stretches from the dramatic coastal…

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Surf’s Up: Here’s The Perfect Malibu Weekend Itinerary

By Mary Cate Long | December 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Surf’s Up: Here’s The Perfect Malibu Weekend Itinerary

Malibu has long been akin to heaven on earth in the American imagination — where celebrities and surf bums alike find refuge in the natural beauty of the California coast outside of Los Angeles. These 27 oceanside miles truly do make for a great weekend getaway or (if you’re lucky) for a fabulous second home.…

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Christina Aguilera’s Former Hollywood Hills Home Is Seriously Sexy

By Elaine Raffel | December 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Christina Aguilera’s Former Hollywood Hills Home Is Seriously Sexy

Incredible pipes aren’t the only thing singers Christina Aguilera and Liza Minnelli have in common. They both previously owned this superbly stylish, mid-century-inspired Hollywood Hills manse.

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