Whether you stay-cation or just DAY-cation, take full advantage of summer in Socal by snagging a resort pass at one of these 5 great hotels in LA/OC. From spa deals, sundecks, sushi rolls, sparkling wine, cabanas, rooftops, and more, pick your poolside fighter below and get to relaxing! You deserve it. VEA Newport Beach...
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BEST COAST BEVERAGES
FIND BEST COAST AT ONE OF OUR RETAIL PARTNERS OR ORDER AT BESTCOASTBEVERAGES.COM Arrow Lodge Brewing 720 Arrow Hwy Covina, CA 91722 Broad Street Oyster Co 23359 E Pacific Coast Hwy #3874A Malibu, CA 90265 Casa Dumetz Wines | Babbi’s Beer Emporium 388 Bell St Los Alamos, CA 93440 Esters Wine Shop & Bar 1314...
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
The Santa Ynez Valley is without a doubt one of my favorite places in all of California. With how often I find myself in “The SYV,” at this point, I fully consider myself an “honorary resident.” Someday in the future, I’d like to think I’ll make it official, but until then, it’ll always be my...
THE BEST NEW RESTAURANTS IN LA
Nothing “sparks joy” in my life quite like dining at a – really f*cking awesome and downright delicious – *new* restaurant in LA. And then sharing the bounties of my discoveries with my best friends of course! It’s a full-time job trying to keep up with the dining scene in LA. But know...
Where to Dine in LA for Valentine’s Day 2023
Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and it’s officially time to break out the red roses and make some reservations! Whether you’re celebrating with your significant other or an awesome group of Gal Pals, Los Angeles is home to some of the most romantic and vibey restaurants. Many of these local hotspots also create...
THE “LA Made” 2022 GIFT GUIDE
It’s that time of year again!!! But also…HOW!? Seriously, where did 2022 go? Between amazing travels and the launch of Best Coast Beverages, I literally feel like I blinked and it was December. That said, we have much to be grateful for as we enter into “the most wonderful time of the year”, and with that...
Where to Spend Thanksgiving in LA
Thanksgiving in LA means having the option to celebrate the foodiest of holidays at some of the best restaurants in the country! That said, if you prefer to eat at home, several hotspots are taking pre-orders for pickup so that you can avoid the cooking and simply indulge. If you’re still struggling to nail down...
WEEKEND GETAWAY GUIDE: OREGON WINE COUNTRY
The time had come to finally take Wine Country Caroline out of California to discover some new wine-filled frontiers. My latest adventure landed me in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, the Eola Amity Hills AVA to be exact, and guys… I’m moving to Oregon. Kidding, I actually kind of wish, but the good news is...
THE GETAWAY GUIDE TO: PALM SPRINGS
This post has been a long time coming. After countless trips and years of “experience”, it’s finally time to take a deep dive into a subject I have become almost fluent in, and that is PALM SPRINGS. Palm Springs is just about every Angeleno’s choice destination for a weekend wellness getaway; it’s our sanctuary,...