Welcome to Santa Cruz Posted on September 18, 2018 “Surf City USA” was once the marketing moniker for both Huntington Beach and Santa Cruz, but a judge’s careful listening to the words of the iconic Jan and Dean song resulted in the use of the tagline being awarded solely to Huntington Beach. However, that decision…
At Home With Micki Olin & Reid Abrams Posted on August 31, 2018 When Micki Olin and Reid Abrams married 23 years ago, they decided to have an outdoor wedding at home in Bird Rock, where Olin owned a charming mid-century beach bungalow. If planning nuptials wasn’t demanding enough, they renovated the backyard, adding a…
Pairings for Sharing Posted on August 31, 2018 The arrival of fall means we can look forward to cozy evenings spent by the glow of a fire. These dishes for two are perfectly paired with complementary sips by the culinary experts of The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, Mille Fleurs, Rancho Valencia, and Dolce Pane…
Wonder Beneath the Waves Jacques Cousteau’s passion lives on in Aqua Lung Posted on August 31, 2018 A product of the ’70s, I distinctly remember nights around the TV with my family, raptly watching The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau. But what I never knew was how close we are to Cousteau’s legacy, right here in…
Best of Ranch & Coast 2018 There’s nothing like having favorites. The place you love to shop. The spot that makes the perfect cup of coffee. Where you’ll always have the best service. Professionals you know you can trust. Every year, we highlight your favorites — and a few of our own — in our…