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2020 California Visitor’s IN THIS ISSUE Guide inspires travel Accommodations...... 3 ideas throughout the Culinary...... 6 Golden State Arts & Entertainment...... 10 Discover insider travel tips, epicurean Family Fun...... 11 adventures, surfing legends and more

Outdoors & Recreation...... 12 The all-new 2020 California Visitor’s Guide is available free of cost on Visit California’s website and available at select newsstands. Full of informative Technology & Tours...... 12 and inspirational content, the 196-page annual guide is a great resource for potential travelers as they plan their next California vacation. Shopping...... 12 The cover of the guide features iconic entertainer Steve Martin, who in an Wellness...... 13 exclusive interview reflects on his time in the Golden State and discusses his new song, “California,” a whimsical, banjo-driven homage to Los Angeles. Milestones & California’s vibrant culinary scene is showcased in this year’s Looking Ahead...... 14 guide as well, featuring “3 Epic Culinary Road Trips” around the state with recommendations from culinary icons and Michelin- starred chefs including Dominique Crenn (Atelier Crenn), Niki Nakayama (n/naka) and Nancy Silverton (Pizzeria Mozza). The magazine also includes a tribute to surfing, the state’s official sport. “California Surf Culture: An A-to-Z Guide” takes readers up and down the coast, highlighting many of the key attractions, destinations and Visit California is pleased to people who helped establish surfing as an international phenomenon. present this newsletter describing new developments taking place Other features within the publication include an insider’s guide to nine throughout the Golden State. Please family-friendly attractions (“How to Hack California Theme Parks”); an note that dates listed are subject to interactive decision tree designed to help match readers with the perfect change. Confirm with appropriate winter resort (“Choose Your Ultimate Snow Getaway”); an “Explore” section media contacts listed after each entry. that emphasizes the latest and greatest experiences available to visitors; The information in this publication is and richly detailed directories for each of the state’s 12 distinct regions. also available online on our media site listed below. Simply look for What’s To obtain your copy of the 500,000-circulation 2020 New on the home page. There you California Visitor’s Guide, visit a California Welcome can dynamically search the most Centers, select newsstand or VisitCalifornia.com/cvg. up to date information by category and region.

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COACHELLA GREATER LOS ANGELES Hotel Indigo Coachella Hotel Boom Continues Takes the Stage Across Los Angeles Hotel Indigo Coachella recently Los Angeles will welcome a variety of new debuted, offering visitors an exciting new hotels this year, from hip boutique hotels ACCOMMODATIONS accommodations option when attending and major brand resorts to budget friendly the area’s iconic music festival and ongoing properties. This winter Proper Hotels will AVALON events. The upscale, full-service property open a second Southern California property occupies a 35-acre site along Hwy 11 between in downtown, featuring 151 rooms as well as Historic Hotel Atwater Indio and Coachella and reflects the region a rooftop pool and two restaurants overseen Reopens After Extensive throughout. The concept draws inspiration by James Beard Award-winning duo, Suzanne Renovation from the storied destination, from distinctive Goin and Caroline Styne. This spring design to farm-to-table restaurant. Guests AccorHotels’ Fairmont badge will take over The Catalina Island Company recently can kick back in casita-style rooms before the landmark Century Plaza hotel when the reopened the 95-room historic Hotel Atwater, heading to the 10,000-square-foot pool property is redeveloped. Scheduled to open which celebrates its centennial this year, after a where a fashion runway and a DJ stage next April, the hotel will boast 394 rooms. major makeover. Located just off the Southern aim to offer the best party in town. The The 94-room Hotel Mariposa, a new-build California coast on Catalina Island, the hotel’s grass-covered Playground will host upscale-boutique hotel, will open in Sherman completely revitalized property offers modern everything from private music festivals and Oaks with an eco-conscious, wellness amenities and a new design that embraces the art exhibitions to local events. Those looking emphasis. Marriott International’s Aloft future and the Wrigley family legacy. This to rejuvenate after partying can visit the lifestyle brand will enter Glendale in November design features nostalgic elements throughout hotel’s spa, health club or yoga studio. with a 90-room new-build hotel on Brand the hotel, from vases filled with fragrant MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, Boulevard. Hilton will bring its Hampton carnations to complimentary splits of sparkling HOTEL INDIGO COACHELLA, (877) 666 3243, Inn & Suites brand to Koreatown’s West 3rd wine in every room. Decorative elements [email protected], WWW.HOTELINDIGO.COM Street in late 2020 with a 171-room hotel. including the original Wrigley family safe, MEDIA CONTACT: DENISE LENGYELTOTI, LOS ANGELES GILROY books of family history and an accordion and TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD, (213) 236-2357, harp. New fully equipped meeting and event Hampton Inn & Suites [email protected], WWW.LATOURISM.ORG space allows for gatherings of up to 49 people. PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITOR SERVICES, to Open in Gilroy [email protected], (213) 236-2300, MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: KRISTIN METCALFE, WWW.DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY, (310) 510-7427, A new Hampton Inn & Suites will be opening [email protected], WWW.VISITCATALINAISLAND.COM in Gilroy in spring of 2020. The new 103- HOLLYWOOD bed hotel will be conveniently located just Two Lifestyle Hotels to off Highway 101 on Travel Park Circle, just three miles from Gilroy Premium Outlets. Premiere in Hollywood The hotel is also close to wineries, golf courses, Two trendy lifestyle hotel brands will take the historic downtown Gilroy, and Gilroy Gardens spotlight this year, including Thompson Hotels, Family Theme Park. WiFi and hot breakfast Thompson Hollywood. Scheduled to open are included in your stay along with access this spring, the new-build property will debut to a fitness center and outdoor heated pool. on Wilcox Avenue between Hollywood and Each room includes a comfortable bed, Sunset Boulevards. The 200-room hotel, to be microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker. built by Dream Hollywood developer Relevant MEDIA CONTACT: JANE HOWARD, VISIT GILROY, Group, will boast a rooftop deck with a pool. 408.842.6436, [email protected] This summer Hyatt’s Tommie Hotels will open, PUBLIC CONTACT: ERIC GEBHARDT, HAMPTON INN & SUITES GILROY, 669.239.7044, specializing in micro-suites. Relevant Group [email protected], HTTPS://HAMPTONINN3. will also develop this 212-room property, HILTON.COM/EN/HOTELS/CALIFORNIA/HAMPTON-INN- AND-SUITES-GILROY-SJCGYHX/INDEX.HTML located near Hollywood’s Cahuenga Corridor.

MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITOR SERVICES, HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, (323) 469-8311, [email protected], WWW.HOLLYWOODCHAMBER.NET

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LOS ANGELES NEWPORT OAKLAND Iconic Mondrian Newport Dunes Waterfront New Hotel Lands at Los Angeles Unveils Resort Makes a Splash Oakland International $19 Million Redesign The iconic family friendly Newport Dunes Airport Leading international lifestyle hospitality group Waterfront Resort & Marina recently debuted Springhill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport sbe recently revealed the $19 million makeover an exciting refurbishment. Nestled along recently opened by Oakland International of the Mondrian Los Angeles. Nestled atop the the Back Bay of Newport Beach, the resort’s Airport, featuring 134 suites—including hills of West Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard new features include updated beachfront 67 with king beds and 67 with double king the luxury hotel now features 236 redesigned cottages, a resort-style pool complex, expanded beds. The full-service property offers vibrant rooms—including its signature Skyview Loft Inflatable Water Park and an enhanced cafe common spaces, including a lobby, British and Penthouse—complete with a new lobby menu with beachfront communal lounge restaurant, lounge, 24/7 business center and and upgraded meeting spaces and fitness addition. The pool area now offers a children’s market, a fully equipped fitness center, a heated center. The spacious accommodations boast pool and a second hot tub, as well as private pool, patio and fire pit and event space with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms cabanas and a large lounge area where catering. Guests can enjoy a complimentary and signature 24-hour room service. guests can converse around a fire pit. hot breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, shuttle to and from MEDIA CONTACT: KATHRYN RIORDAN, THE ACE AGENCY, MEDIA CONTACT: JASON HAZZARD, THE INFLUENCE, LLC, the airport and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (651) 329-2316, [email protected], (763) 229-3349, [email protected], WWW.THEACEAGENCY.COM (BART) Coliseum Station. Spacious, stylish WWW.THEINFLUENCE.COM PUBLIC CONTACT: JAN YERZIK, NEWPORT DUNES suites feature west elm® furnishings, 3-in-1 PUBLIC CONTACT: MONDRIAN LOS ANGELES TEAM, SBE, WATERFRONT RESORT & MARINA, (949) 999-3110, (323) 650-8999, [email protected], trundle sleep sofa, dry-bar, spa-like bathroom, [email protected], WWW.SBE.COM Netflix, YouTube, and Pandora. WWW.NEWPORTDUNES.COM

MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: JOSHUA FORSYTH, LOS ANGELES SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT OAKLAND AIRPORT, NEW CUYAMA (510) 569-7000, [email protected], Wayfarer Hotel Cuyama Buckhorn, the WWW.MARRIOTT.COM/OAKSP Downtown Los Angeles continues to surge Must Visit Getaway to Put ORANGE COUNTY in popularity and in 2020 the community- on Your List for 2020 focused boutique Wayfarer DTLA debuts. New Hotels Coming to The property brings a social focus with its Cuyama Buckhorn, a timeless roadside inn Orange County distinct restaurants, communal guest-hosted and restaurant is sure to become the next “it” cooking and dining space, underground and destination for an intimate off-the-beaten-path Orange County’s hotel scene continues to rooftop bars and even shared room options. getaway located in the heart of California’s expand with the new JW Marriott Anaheim high desert within Santa Barbara County Resort, scheduled to open in February 2020. MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: ALLY BRAYTON, The property, adjacent to the Gardenwalk J PUBLIC RELATIONS, (503) 887-1935, approximately 2.5 hours from Los Angeles. [email protected], entertainment and shopping center, offers JPUBLICRELATIONS.COM Cuyama Buckhorn has been re-opened by Los Angeles-based designers and the owners of ID easy access to Disneyland Resort. The Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano—part MONTEREY Group, Ferial Sadeghian and Jeff Vance. The 21 guest rooms have been designed to bring clean, of Marriott’s Autograph Collection—aims Portola Hotel & Spa comfortable elegance to The Hidden Valley to debut in March 2020, featuring 125 hacienda style guest rooms with seven luxury The Four-Diamond property along Monterey of Enchantment with modern amenities like suites, 40,000 square feet of master-planned Bay will unveil a multi-million dollar property free WiFi and Bluetooth radios, complete with indoor and outdoor event space, and a renovation in spring 2020. All 379-guest custom-built furniture. Vintage accents, with 2,500 square foot spa with four dedicated rooms will reflect the hotel’s stunning coastal a nod to the property’s mid-century history, treatment rooms. The Coffee House serves location while honoring the historic roots of add a classic feel to these modern, updated La Colombe specialty coffees, Spanish style Monterey with traditional Hispanic styles rooms. The property also boasts a choice of tapas and craft cocktails. The property and patterns. Public spaces are also being rooms and spaces for hosting private events, overlooks the ruins of the mission church. updated, from the carpet and wall coverings retreats, and weddings for up to 120 people. MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACTS: VISITOR SERVICES, ORANGE in the meeting rooms to the replacement MEDIA CONTACT: TRISHA COLE, WAGSTAFF MARKETING, COUNTY VISITORS ASSOCIATION, (949) 336-7210, 323-871-1151, [email protected] of the furniture in the elevator landings. [email protected], WWW.VISITTHEOC.COM PUBLIC CONTACT: CUYAMA BUCKHORN, MEDIA CONTACT: LAUREN MASLAUSKI, BALLANTINES PR, 661-766-2825, [email protected] (310) 984-4202, [email protected]

PUBLIC CONTACT: JACKIE OLSEN, PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA, (831) 649-7867, [email protected]

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ORCUTT SAN FRANCISCO WEST HOLLYWOOD Old Orcutt Welcomes The Clift Royal Sonesta Pendry Brand to Launch First Hotel Hotel Introduces in West Hollywood The Wine Stone Inn, Old Orcutt’s first hotel, Fredericks Eatery Pendry, the Montage Hotels & Resorts offshoot recently opened, featuring a country-meets- The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel will unveil its brand that debuted in San Diego’s Gaslamp industry vibe, coupled with luxury 4-star new Fredericks Eatery in March 2020, with a Quarter in February 2017, will make its Los guest rooms and a residence style décor that menu that complements the famed Redwood Angeles-area entry in 2020. The new-build complements the local charm. Guests of the 12- Room’s offerings. A beautiful black and white luxury Pendry West Hollywood hotel, located room boutique hotel can enjoy complimentary floor, like what adorned the space in the 1920s, at the Sunset Strip site formerly occupied by drinks and hors d’oeuvres from 5 p.m. to 7 inspires the rest of the décor, which merges House of Blues, will feature 149 rooms, 40 p.m. daily and a beautiful spread done by the classic design of the original restaurant luxury condominiums, a restaurant, a live- Cups and Crumbs every morning. with the feel of modern-day San Francisco. entertainment venue and a bowling alley. MEDIA CONTACT: CHRISIE YABU, KPS3, (310) 804-9250, The brasserie will serve cuisine by Chef Dan MEDIA CONTACT: MEDIA RELATIONS, [email protected], WWW.KP3.COM VISIT WEST HOLLYWOOD, (310) 289-2525, Corey, formerly of Michelin Star LUCE, as [email protected], PUBLIC CONTACT: LAUREN WISE, WINE STONE INN, WWW.VISITWESTHOLLYWOOD.COM (805) 332-3532, [email protected], well as a high-end coffee program, gourmet WWW.WINESTONEINN.COM pastries and snack and full bar. The bistro will PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITOR SERVICES, include an area for quick takeaway orders. VISIT WEST HOLLYWOOD, (310) 289-2525, [email protected],

PLEASANTON MEDIA CONTACT: EMILY POLSBY, CHALKBOARD WWW.PENDRY.COM/WEST-HOLLYWOOD/ COMMUNICATIONS, (510) 912-3386, AC Hotel Pleasanton [email protected], WINTERS Arrives in Tri-Valley WWW.CHALKBOARDCOMM.COM PUBLIC CONTACT: JILL PLEMONS, Hotel Winters Coming Following a $20-million transformation, the THE CLIFT ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL, (415) 929-2365, [email protected], WWW.SONESTA.COM AC Hotel Pleasanton just arrived in Northern to Yolo County California’s Tri-Valley. The design-driven Visitors to Sacramento and Napa Valley SAN FRANCISCO lifestyle hotel embraces the AC brand’s wine country can now book the new Hotel sophisticated, modern design, with sleek, YOTEL SF Winters, boasting 78 oversized guestrooms, custom furnishings with warm, neutral tones, The micro-hotel YOTEL chain debuted its high ceilings, rooftop bar, custom water 171-reimagined guest rooms and suites, a new first adaptive reuse project in San Francisco’s lounge, and full-service spa. Located in pool deck and outdoor pavilion, engaging historic Grant Building which will soon downtown Winters in Yolo County, the communal spaces and cross-functional indoor feature a rooftop terrace and bar on the hotel offers quick access to local celebrated and outdoor venue spaces. Drawing design 10th floor. The hotel is the West Coast’s restaurants, regional wine tasting rooms and inspiration from the destination’s surrounding first aviation inspired hotel and weaves the unique shops. The property provides luxury nature of verdant trees and notable vineyards, building’s historical architectural elements accommodations just 25 miles from the the property offers a unique sense of place with a future-forward design including the Sacramento International Airport and at the through its custom artwork and expertly brand’s first sky cabin room category. beginning of Highway 128, which serves as the executed food and beverage programming. eastern gateway to Napa Valley wine country. MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: SHARIS ROSTAMIAN, MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: TERI AKAHOSHI, MODERN CURRENCY PR, (818) 983-1741, MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, BALLANTINES PR, (310) 454-3080, [email protected] HOTEL WINTERS, (530) 505-9123, [email protected], WWW.BALLANTINESPR.COM [email protected] WWW.HOTELWINTERS.COM

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CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DANA POINT Carmel-by-the-Sea Dishes Celebrity Chef Opens Up New Indie Eateries Dana Point Eatery Carmel-by-the-Sea’s culinary renaissance Outer Reef at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott continues with new independent restaurants Resort & Spa in Dana Point opens in time CULINARY popping up throughout the village. The to ring in 2020. Created by four-time James eclectic eateries span the gustatory globe, from Beard nominated chef and two-time Top CAMINO the Mediterranean to Asian, French, Italian, Chef contestant, John Tesar, Outer Reef Spanish, Cuban, Greek, and much more. The is inspired by his two other restaurants, Edio Vineyards Tasting latest upscale restaurant entering the scene is Spoon Bar & Kitchen and Knife.

Room Coming to Delfino The Pocket, which opens its doors in winter MEDIA CONTACT: CARSON DENBOW, B PUBLIC Farms 2020. The family-owned restaurant will offer RELATIONS, (303) 658-0605, [email protected], California fusion cuisine inspired by the WWW.WEAREBPR.COM Delfino Farms has been a SLO institution PUBLIC CONTACT: ASHTON SMITH, VISIT DANA POINT, Carmel lifestyle, incorporating Spanish, Italian, (949) 441-5133, [email protected], since its founding by Edio Delfino in the Mexican and Asian flavors. Also coming this WWW.VISITDANAPOINT.COM 1960s. In spring 2020 his grandchildren take winter is the casual and family friendly Rise the farm to a new level with the addition of + Roam, a Roman-style bakery and pizzeria. HEALDSBURG the Edio Vineyards tasting room featuring This new concept in the village will offer a Saini Vineyards Launches the winery’s first vintages of Rhone varietals, wide selection of artisan pizzas, laminated Albarino, Primitivo and Cabernet Sauvignon. dough pastries and breads artfully conceived Tasting Room and Tour MEDIA CONTACT: JENNIFER SWEENEY, JENNIFER by chef partners Aaron Rayor and Todd Saini Vineyards, long known as a grape SWEENEY COMMUNICATIONS, (916) 215-1769, [email protected], Fisher of the Folktale Wine Group. grower for some of Sonoma County’s leading

WWW.JSWEENEYCOMMS.COM MEDIA CONTACT: ASHLEY BRUNE, THE ABBI AGENCY, wineries and the producer of Saini Vineyards PUBLIC CONTACT: CHRISTINE NOONAN, DELFINO (775) 323-2977, [email protected] wines since 2008, recently launched their FARMS & EDIO VINEYARDS, (530) 622-0184, PUBLIC CONTACT: AMY HERZOG, VISIT CARMEL, own tasting room and tour. Guests can [email protected], (831) 238-1849, [email protected], DELFINOFARMS.COM WWW.CARMELCALIFORNIA.COM sip customized flights of wines without a reservation and bring their own lunch to savor CARLSBAD CAZADERO at one of the tasting rooms outdoor picnic Jeune et Jolie Makes Flowers Vineyard tables. They can also enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour by appointment. Visitors may bring Esquire’s Best New & Winery Blooms dogs to the property if they remain outside Restaurants in America in Sonoma County the tasting room, which is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday by appointment. 2019 List Flowers Vineyard & Winery recently MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: TASTING ROOM, SAINI Jeune et Jolie, Carlsbad’s new-wave French introduced a new tasting room and tasting VINEYARDS, (707) 433-8477, [email protected], restaurant whose name translates to “young experience to the Russian River Valley WWW.SAINIVINEYARDS.COM and beautiful,” earned a firm place on Esquire’s wine scene near Healdsburg. The House Best New Restaurants of 2019—a list of only of Flowers offers indoor-outdoor seating 21 restaurants. Jeune et Jolie offers a globally overlooking the beautiful gardens. Guests inspired French menu, exploratory cocktail can longer over their signature Chardonnay menu, and impeccable interiors designed by and Pinot Noir wines, made from grapes Bells and Whistles. The Carlsbad eatery is grown sing organic and sustainable farming the latest restaurant bringing the spotlight practices. The grapes benefit directly from to reimagining of State Street, along with its the nearby Pacific Ocean, which provides sister restaurant Campfire two blocks south, cool daytime breezes during bright sunny which won Bib-Gourmand status from the days to ensure proper ripening, and chilly California Michelin Guide earlier this year. evening fogs to guarantee lively acidity

MEDIA CONTACT: JUSTINE MARZONI-MEAD, BAY BIRD for freshness in the finished wines.

INC, (619) 884-0548, [email protected], MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: TASTING ROOM STAFF, WWW.BAYBIRDINC.COM FLOWERS VINEYARD & WINERY, (707) 847-3661, PUBLIC CONTACT: JOHN RESNICK, JEUNE ET JOLIE, [email protected], (760) 637-5266, [email protected], WWW.FLOWERSWINERY.COM WWW.JEUNE-JOLIE.COM

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LOS ANGELES NAPA OXNARD Luxe Vegan Food Tours New Downtown Napa New Restaurants Join Sprout Up in Los Angeles Wine Tasting Card the Annex in Oxnard Vegans visiting Los Angeles can now enjoy Launches Shoppers at the Collection at RiverPark in an elevated culinary experience with the new The new Downtown Napa Wine Tasting Oxnard can take a break and savor a meal at Luxe Vegan Food Tours, which go way beyond Card 2020 lets visitors taste wines for two new eateries at the lifestyle center’s Annex. the traditional food tour. They provide all- half-price at eight select tasting rooms, all Silverlake Ramen offers noodles and ramen inclusive cuisine tours in a luxe vehicle with within walking distance of each other. Wine cooked up to perfection by two chefs, offering vegan leather seats, tasting some of the finest enthusiasts can savor small lot, hard-to- diners the option to choose their ingredients quality vegan fair in the region. A concierge find artisanal wines offered exclusively at ranging from pork, chicken and fish to curates private and group experiences with some of these tasting rooms. They can save vegetarian selections. Boba Time also debuted cultural entertainment, exclusive menus, over $125, while experiencing some of the at the Annex, offering fresh and customizable intimate gatherings, exclusive event access, Valley’s best-kept wine secrets. The card costs fruit smoothies, slushes, coffees, juices, milk hidden gems, and classic tour destinations. $15 and is valid through the end of 2020. teas, shaved ice and cheese foams. Guests can Tour themes include That’s Amore, Vegan Guests can buy it online at donapa.com our add Boba to any drink of choice. Sex and the City, Vegan Top Chef L.A., Junk pick it up at the Napa Welcome Center. MEDIA CONTACT: JANIS FLIPPEN, Food Vegan- Pop Up L.A., Raw Sophistication, JANIS FLIPPEN PUBLIC RELATIONS, (805) 443-3724, MEDIA CONTACT: OLGA VERKHOTINA, DOWNTOWN NAPA [email protected], Vegan Brew Tour and many more. Every / AUGUSTINE AGENCY, (916) 774-9600, WWW.JANISFLIPPENPR.COM [email protected], tour ticket purchased provides one vegan PUBLIC CONTACT: BRITTNEY HENDRICKS, VISIT OXNARD, WWW.AUGUSTINEAGENCY.COM meal to the local homeless community. (805) 385-7545, [email protected], PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITOR SERVICES, DOWNTOWN NAPA, WWW.VISITOXNARD.COM MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: STEVEN STELLA, (707) 257-0322, [email protected], VEGAN NOM NOM TOURS, (323) 688-8097, WWW.DONAPA.COM [email protected], PASO ROBLES WWW.LUXEVEGANFOODTOURS.COM NAPA Les Petites Canailles MORRO BAY Downtown Napa to Dine at Les Petites Canailles the next time Rose’s Bar & Grill Adding Welcome New Tasting you’re in Paso Robles for sophisticated and Accommodations this Room modern, yet casual, French fare. Chef Julien, a Michelin-star winner during his tenure Summer Roots Run Deep Winery plans to open January in Las Vegas, recently opened this farm-to- Rose’s Bar & Grill recently made a splash on 31 in downtown Napa in an artfully restored table bistro that focuses on Central Coast Morro Bay’s restaurant scene, offering the 120-year-old Craftsman home. Located at 1607 California-sourced ingredients with seasonally chance for families to enjoy waterfront views First St. and Seminary, the owners aimed to focused menus. Aside from exquisite French while digging into affordable seafood dishes, provide the perfect historic backdrop for their fare, the restaurant also features a top-tier burgers, salads, and tacos. This summer the flagship wines, such as Educated Guess Napa wine list, including a section labeled “Family,” business will expand and introduce Rose’s County Cabernet Sauvignon and the newly where you can choose a wine Chef Julien’s Landing motel accommodations. The property, released EG by Educated Guess North Coast family has been involved with, including located above the restaurant, will feature Cabernet—both of which recently earned his father’s winery L’Aventure and more. national acclaim. Tastings take place Monday 10 rooms—most of which will offer views MEDIA CONTACT: MIKE DAWSON, SOLTERRA STRATEGIES, of the bay, Morro Rock or the Estuary. through Friday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and (845) 987-0859, [email protected] weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests don’t PUBLIC CONTACT: LES PETITES CANAILLES, (805) 296- MEDIA CONTACT: SUSAN HARTZLER, 3754, [email protected] MENTAL MARKETING, (818) 585-8641, need to make an appointment and can get the [email protected] tasting fee waived with a minimum purchase. PUBLIC CONTACT: JENNIFER LITTLE, VISIT MORRO BAY, MEDIA CONTACT: OLGA VERKHOTINA, (805) 225-1570, [email protected], DOWNTOWN NAPA / AUGUSTINE AGENCY, WWW.MORROBAY.ORG (916) 774-9600, [email protected], WWW.AUGUSTINEAGENCY.COM

PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, ROOTS RUN DEEP WINERY, (707) 945-1045, [email protected], WWW.ROOTSRUNDEEP.COM

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PETALUMA SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO New Trattoria Roma Carruth Cellars forges Señor Sisig Introduces Comes to Petaluma ahead as San Diego’s First Brick and Mortar Visitors craving authentic Italian fine dining largest winery Restaurant can check out the new Trattoria Roma in Carruth Cellars has long been touted as San Señor Sisig, a pioneer of the San Francisco Petaluma’s theater district, featuring a lengthy Diego’s largest urban winery, but as of their food truck movement, recently launched its menu of long-held Tuscan family recipes. 2019 crush season, it is now San Diego’s largest first brick and mortar location at 990 Valencia The Pizzutti family-run eatery’s specialties winery, period. Having crushed 366 tons of Street. Co-founders Evan Kidera and Gil include house-made pastas, such as daily grapes (about 70 more than in 2018) sourced Payumo have worked carefully to translate ravioli, lasagna layered with meat sauce, primarily from Sonoma and Healdsburg the Señor Sisig experience into a permanent mozzarella, and Parmesan, and spaghetti last fall, Carruth Cellars has pulled ahead location, making sure every decision including carbonara tumbled with pancetta, egg, of San Diego and Temecula competitors, layout, design, and even the location, ensured Parmesan, and Pecorino Romano. Entrées forecasting 1,000 barrels of 2019 vintage. For they were not losing the laid back, community- include pollo piccata with chicken sautéed in the last ten years, owner and head winemaker, driven spirit they have built over the past lemon, caper butter, and white wine, char- Adam Carruth, has delivered award-winning decade. Señor Sisig earned a place on FOX grilled rib-eye steak with sautéed spinach wines made at his production facility in News’ Top 10 Food Trucks in the Nation” list and Gorgonzola butter, and calamari steak Solana Beach, but the most recent crush was and a segment on the Food Network’s “Diners, Doré sautéed abalone style with parsley- completed at Carruth Cellars’ new production Drive-Ins, and Dives” show. Their new space butter-lemon sauce. The vegetables and facility in Oceanside, where bottling and barrel boasts beautiful murals hand painted by local herbs come fresh from the Pizzutti garden. storage will be held and a new tasting room artists, and a menu of Señor Sisig fan favorites MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: MANAGER, is slated to open in Spring 2020. In addition in addition to exciting new additions— TRATTORIA ROMA, (707) 981-7807, [email protected], to the new facility, Carruth Cellars operates such as the Ube Horchata Soft Serve— WWW.TRATTORIAROMAPETALUMA.COM 3 tasting rooms: one in the flagship Solana that are exclusive to the restaurant.

Beach facility, as well as Carlsbad Village MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: JANE CHONG, MAGNUM PR, ROHNERT PARK and the beloved Little Italy Wine Garden. (818) 470-1710, [email protected], WWW.MAGNUMPR.COM Parliament Brewing Opens MEDIA CONTACT: JUSTINE MARZONI-MEAD, BAY BIRD INC PR, (619) 884-0548, [email protected]

Rohnert Park Taproom PUBLIC CONTACT: MICHELLE JOEL, CARRUTH CELLARS, SANTA CRUZ (760) 385-8275, [email protected] Beer enthusiasts can sip craft beer at its peak Venus Spirits to Unveil freshness—on the other side of the wall from SAN FRANCISCO Santa Cruz Restaurant in where it is brewed—at the new Parliament 2020 Brewing Company taproom in Rohnert New Beer Hall Brews Park. Tucked away in a small commercial Up in San Francisco Venus Spirits will open a new tasting room, area just off Highway 101, the modern distillery and restaurant; adding to the West San Francisco’s largest independent brewer, and minimalist taproom serves a variety of side landscape of Santa Cruz—just adjacent Fort Point Beer Co., just opened a big beer small batch beers. Recent offerings include from its old location in spring of 2020. The hall in the lively Mission District. While Whatchamacallit IPA, Friend from Vermont new dining experience will feature seating for widely available on tap, in cans, and at a New England Pale Ale, Berry Pie Sour, Goes up to 100 and an 11,500 square foot distillery, small Ferry Building outpost, Fort Point Uh, Brown Cow brown ale, and a brown all housed in an industrial section of town, lacks a public taproom inside its Presidio ale infused with coconut and chocolate. reusing an expansive warehouse space utilizing production space, so the new Fort Point natural light when possible. The urban-chic MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: ALAN D. BOSCH, Valencia beer halls allows fans of the brand BOSCH FAMILY BREWING, (707) 776-6779, feel will be enhanced by the use of wood and [email protected], to enjoy the brews in person with the makers. coated steel, and will feature a full kitchen, WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PARLIAMENTBREWING The owners designed the hall to provide a bar, and tasting room. The indoor-outdoor casual, convivial vibe, offering a long-standing space will include patio seating al fresco. bar and open seating. The menu aims to Distillery tours will be offered every half hour. be fun and sharable, with eclectic options Menu items will include bar snacks, small ranging from Dungeness Crab Rangoon, plates, fresh salads and sharable entrees. The Party Bread with Beer Cheese and a Pork new eatery is expected to debut in May 2020, Chop Sandwich to Kimchi Cukés, Orange when Venus will also pour a new rum, which Chicken and Almond Cookie “Financiers.” has been aging in barrels since the inception MEDIA CONTACT: LAURIE ARMSTRONG GOSSY, of the project. Spirits from other small- SF TRAVEL, (415) 227-2615, [email protected], WWW.SFTRAVEL.COM batch craft distilleries will also be offered.

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SANTA ROSA SONOMA TRUCKEE Village Bakery Reopens Ovello Salumeria The Good Wolf Brewing at Two New Sites Opens in Sonoma Joins Truckee’s Beer Fans of Village Bakery can once again savor the The new Ovello Salumeria in Sonoma offers Scene smell of their fresh baked breads, pastries, and salami in several Italian regional styles, The Good Wolf Brewing just opened in more at two new retail stores, both in Santa along with Spanish and Italian hams. Chef Truckee, offering handcrafted “hop forward” Rosa. Owners David and Melissa Codding Andrea ensures a truly artisan product with and “forest inspired” beers on tap and in to-go bounced back after closing the large production a climate-controlled salumi fermenting growlers. Beer enthusiasts can visit the taproom bakery and café in Sebastopol due to flooding. room and a salumi aging room. She also on Industrial Way Tuesday through Sunday Visitors can now visit the new location—a retail sells tins of Italian and Portuguese sardines to taste suds, including the signature “Neon bakery, a café with an expanded menu, and a and tuna, preserves and Italian hazelnuts, Rainbow,” a juicy IPA hopped with Australian gluten-free baking facility—in the Montgomery and bakes several different types of focaccia, Galaxy and rounded out with Mosaic to Village Shopping Center. Or they can check out pizzettes, Italian cakes and more. A native present a tropical aroma, with notes of overripe the new Santa Rosa location at 2851 Sebastopol of Piemont in Italy, chef Andrea worked in peach, pineapple, and guava. Other popular Road, featuring breads, pastries, and coffee, more than 20 restaurants in Europe before options include the Fern Hill pale ale, loaded with a traditional bread-baking kitchen. opening his own restaurant in Barbaresco, with Nelson Sauvin hops and dripping with MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: DAVID AND MELISSA CODDING, Italy, where he earned a Michelin Star. flavors of white wine grapes, passion fruit, VILLAGE BAKERY, (707) 829-8101, [email protected], MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: ANDREA MARINO, WWW.VILLAGEBAKERYWINECOUNTRY.COM and subtle notes of strawberries at the finish. OVELLO SALUMERIA, (707) 721-1478, [email protected], MEDIA CONTACT: JESSICA WEAVER, JVP COMMUNICATIONS FOR VISIT TRUCKEE, SONOMA WWW.OVELLOSONOMA.COM (530) 448-6981, [email protected], Sonoma County’s Artisan WWW.JVPCOMMUNICATIONS.COM SONOMA PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITOR SERVICES, Beers and Ciders Scene VISIT TRUCKEE, (530) 587-2757, [email protected], Baker & Cook Now Serving WWW.TRUCKEE.COM Expands Sonoma Valley TRUCKEE Craft beer and cider fans can now explore three Neighborhood bakery and café Baker new places in Sonoma County, famous for wine & Cook just debuted in Sonoma Valley, Old Trestle Distillery but also home to more than two dozen craft sourcing local, sustainable ingredients to Restaurant Now Open breweries, eight cider makers, and 15 distilleries. create delicious pastries, breads and more. The They can sip craft in the same location it’s made bakery menu varies daily, with offerings like The first distillery in Truckee in over 100 at Parliament Brewing Company taproom, croissants, muffins, morning buns, brioche years, Old Trestle plans to pair its locally serving a variety of its small batch beers just off filled doughnuts, braided brioche, gluten free made gin, whiskey and vodka with a modern Highway 101 in Rohnert Park. In Sebastopol, beignets, gluten-free coconut almond cake menu designed to complement the spirits. Seismic Brewing Company pours its flavorful with chocolate glaze cookies, sweet and savory MEDIA CONTACT: JESSICA WEAVER, and sustainable craft beers in a 4,000-square- galettes, and scones. The simple breakfast JVP COMMUNICATIONS FOR VISIT TRUCKEE, foot taproom, while nearby Golden State Cider (530) 448-6981, [email protected], menu items range from biscuits and gravy with WWW.TRUCKEE.COM serves its apple-driven, vegan-friendly, and scrambled eggs and quiche, to a house-made PUBLIC CONTACT: VISIT TRUCKEE, (530) 587-2757, gluten-free dry ciders. bagel with smoked salmon, bacon, breakfast [email protected], WWW.TRUCKEE.COM MEDIA CONTACT: BIGGI VAUGHAN, potatoes, Bellinis and more. They also serve SONOMA COUNTY TOURISM, (707) 522-5826, [email protected], light lunch options such as soup, sandwiches, WWW.SONOMACOUNTY.COM hummus, and salads, and choice of drinks from PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITOR SERVICES, SONOMA COUNTY coffee and tea to hot chocolate and smoothies. TOURISM, (707) 522-5800, [email protected], WWW.SONOMACOUNTY.COM MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: NICK AND JEN DEMAREST, BAKER & COOK, (707) 938-7329, [email protected], WWW.BAKERANDCOOKSONOMA.COM

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TRUCKEE Spotlight Gallery, running February 1 through Oxnard’s future, including a recent graduate Tahoe Food Hub April 1, 2020. The exhibit showcases exquisite with cap and gown and rapper Anderson Paak. Introduces New Harvest- works collected by the Yates Foundation and Byers’ piece will draw from the rich history on long-term loan to the Museum, including of Oxnard, such as the Chumash, Mexican to-Order Service works by Matisse, Pissarro, Picasso, and migrant farmworkers as well as Chinese and Visitors coming to Tahoe for the weekend can Chagall. The permanent history exhibition, Japanese immigrants. The sugar beet factory now get fresh, regionally sourced in one stop. Land and People of the Napa Valley, will debut references iconic business owned by the Tahoe Food Hub’s new Harvest-to-Order Feb. 1, 2020 In the new History Gallery. Oxnard Brothers, where the town got its name. service makes it easy to order sustainably grown MEDIA CONTACT: TANYA PINKERTON, BAY AREA MEDIA CONTACT: JANIS FLIPPEN, JANIS FLIPPEN PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS, (707) 654-8366, RELATIONS, (805) 443-3724, JANIS@JANISFLIPPENPR. veggies, fruit, pasture-raised meats, eggs and [email protected] COM, WWW.JANISFLIPPENPR.COM

dairy as well as salsa, kimchi, oils, beans and PUBLIC CONTACT: LAURA RAFATY, PUBLIC CONTACT: BRITTNEY HENDRICKS, VISIT OXNARD, more from 50 farms and ranches within 150 NAPA VALLEY MUSEUM, (707) 944-0500, (805) 385-7545, [email protected], miles of North Lake Tahoe. Customers can [email protected], WWW.VISITOXNARD.COM WWW.NAPAVALLEYMUSEUM.ORG pick from a list of local farms who harvest fresh the next day, and Tahoe Food Hub gets it ready OXNARD OCEANSIDE for pick-up at the Farm Shop located near the Oxnard Unveils New Exhibits to Open Truckee-Tahoe Airport Tuesday-Saturday. New Art Studio MEDIA CONTACT: JESSICA WEAVER, in Oceanside this Spring JVP COMMUNICATIONS FOR VISIT TRUCKEE, Local artist Heidi F. Beal recently unveiled (530) 448-6981, [email protected], This spring visitors can explore new museum her new eponymous art studio on Fisherman’s WWW.JVPCOMMUNICATIONS.COM exhibits in Oceanside, starting with the Wharf at Channel Islands Harbor. Her PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITOR SERVICES, Oceanside Museum of Art’s Sidewalk Activism VISIT TRUCKEE, (530) 587-2757, [email protected], artwork, primarily mixed media painting WWW.TRUCKEE.COM (Feb. 15-June 21, 2020) looks at social action using photography and encaustic, explores through the lens of street art as well as a concepts of fertility, the relationship with feature on Griselda Rosas (Feb. 15-May 24, the common vital life force in all living 2020), whose art tackles issues of migration, things, and the edge where life meets commerce and exchange of goods between death. Current works have centered around US and Mexico. At Arcade Tattoo, visitors how people internally carry their life force can now get inked by talented tattoo artists within. She offers ongoing workshops and explore the history of tattoo art in the for professional and novice artists. new museum, which features an extensive MEDIA CONTACT: JANIS FLIPPEN, ARTS & collection of artifacts that showcase the JANIS FLIPPEN PUBLIC RELATIONS, (805) 443-3724, ENTERTAINMENT history and evolution of folk-art tattooing. [email protected], WWW.JANISFLIPPENPR.COM MEDIA CONTACT: SHAE GEARY (W)RIGHT PUBLIC CONTACT: BRITTNEY HENDRICKS, VISIT OXNARD, ON COMMUNICATIONS, (760) 815-8617, NAPA (805) 385-7545, [email protected], [email protected], WWW.VISITOXNARD.COM Napa Valley Museum WWW.WRIGHTONCOMM.COM PUBLIC CONTACT: LESLEE GAUL, VISIT OCEANSIDE, Unveils New Exhibits (760) 721-1101, [email protected], SAN FRANCISCO WWW.VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG this Spring Contemporary Jewish Several new exhibits will soon display at OXNARD Museum Debuts Levi the Napa Valley Museum, including Lucy New Murals Coming to Strauss Exhibit Liu: Paintings & Sculpture by the Artist, Downtown Oxnard Actress and Advocate, which runs Feb. 1, The Contemporary Jewish Museum, San 2020 through April 26, 2020 in the Main Two new murals will soon debut in downtown Francisco will unveil its latest exhibit, Levi Gallery. This mark’s the U.S. museum debut Oxnard on the east and west wings of City Strauss: A History of American Style, running of the exhibit, which includes deeply personal Hall, facing Third Street. Set for completion Feb. 13, 2020 to August 9, 2020. The exhibit artworks including wooden sculptures, intricate in February 2020, this artwork of regional tells the quintessentially American story of multimedia pieces, and large-scale paintings by artists Celeste Byers and Mauricio Ramirez Levi Strauss, a Jewish immigrant who invented this accomplished artist, respected director and aims to cross borders and boundaries. Ramirez, the now iconic blue jean in 1853 at the height dedicated UNICEF ambassador. The museum who incorporates colorful geometric shapes of the Gold Rush. The show reveals how the will soon unveil The Yates Collection in the into his art, will paint a piece that focuses on company’s trajectory reflects the changing

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consciousness of the country—from its storylines to explain each step of the league’s Super Heroes at the new Avengers Campus, emphasis on 19th century blue-collar laborers; evolution from a very humble grassroots celebrating magical moments in the all-new to its role in crafting the mythology of the group of wives supporting one another “Magic Happens” parade, or indulging in a American West in the early 20th century; to into a barrier-breaking advocacy group. Disney- themed treat, guests will discover its impact on the rise of international youth MEDIA CONTACT: HEATHER ATHERTON, ATHERTONPR, more ways to have fun at the Happiest Place on culture. Highlights include a suit owned by (916) 316-4568, [email protected], Earth. The Star Wars attraction is scheduled to Lauren Bacall, a reissue of a jacket worn by WWW.ATHERTONPR.COM open Jan. 17, 2020 while the parade begins Feb. PUBLIC CONTACT: HEATH HARDAGE LEE, EXHIBIT Albert Einstein, an AMC Gremlin car with CURATOR, (804) 366-8974, [email protected], 28, 2020. Stay tuned for an announcement denim interior, and a custom ensemble worn WWW.HEATHLEEAUTHOR.COM on the opening date of Avengers Campus. by Lauryn Hill on her Miseducation tour. MEDIA CONTACT: VALERIE LEE, APR, DISNEYLAND RESORT PUBLIC RELATIONS, MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: ABBY MARGULIES, YOSEMITE (714) 781-6562, [email protected], CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM, (415) 655-7800, WWW.DISNEYLANDNEWS.COM [email protected], WWW.THECJM.ORG Chop It Up at Yosemite PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, Axe Throwing DISNEYLAND RESORT, (866) 43-DISNEY, UNIVERSAL CITY [email protected], A new attraction adds to the joy of visiting WWW.DISNEYLAND.DISNEY.GO.COM Universal Studios and living in the gateway to Yosemite Hollywood Debuts The National Park. The warm scent of cedar ANAHEIM Secret Life of Pets Ride and pine welcomes visitors through the doors of Yosemite Axe Throwing. The ‘Magic Happens’ Parade Adoption day is the ultimate rite of passage target lanes and countertops are built from Comes to Disneyland Park for every animal seeking a home, and it’s reclaimed wood from a local fire scar. The Debuting in spring 2020, the new “Magic now the inspiration for Universal Studio effect brings the outdoors inside and the Happens” parade will travel down Main Street, Hollywood’s lively new ride, “The Secret Life enjoyment of timber sports to a brand U.S.A. in Disneyland Park. Celebrating awe- of Pets: Off the Leash!” opening in 2020, new audience. If you enjoy hiking and the inspiring moments that are at the heart of so based on Illumination’s global blockbuster outdoors, you are going to love this! many Disney stories, the “Magic Happens” movie. In this all-new fully immersive MEDIA CONTACT: BROOKE SMITH, VISIT YOSEMITE, daytime spectacular will feature stunning experience, guests assume the roles of stray (559) 760-1894, [email protected] floats, costumes and beloved Disney characters puppies as they join a familiar cast of leading PUBLIC CONTACT: CUSTOMER SERVICE, YOSEMITE AXE THROWING, (559) 683-2937, —all led by Mickey Mouse and his pals. characters from The Secret Life of Pets on the [email protected] ultimate quest of finding forever homes. MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: VALERIE LEE, APR, DISNEYLAND RESORT PUBLIC RELATIONS,

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Disco Drop after getting launched to the locally and made of 12,000 pounds of concrete, VISALIA top of Cloud Cuckoo Land, then dropped, the bronze relief shows the group’s clubhouse Play Ball & Get Moving at spun and bounced down to earth. Guests can and includes the names of the original club Visalia’s New Riverway also explore Benny’s Play Ship, ride a fully members from 1936. The plaque overlooks reimagined carousel, and meet Emmet and Cowell Beach, and is a tribute to those whose Sports Park friends in Emmet’s Super Suite apartment. talent helped foster the sport of surfing in Santa With dozens of soccer and baseball fields, MEDIA CONTACT: SARAH WEINBERG-SCALO, SDTA, Cruz, known as the birthplace of mainland playgrounds, barbeques, an interactive (619) 557-2838, [email protected], surfing in the United States. The city’s surfing splash pad and more, Visalia offers endless WWW.SANDIEGO.ORG history began in 1885, when three Hawaiian PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST RELATIONS, LEGOLAND opportunities to get visitors outside and having CALIFORNIA RESORT ATTRACTION, (760) 918-5379, princes who were attending military academy fun with the completion of the brand-new [email protected], WWW.SANDIEGO.ORG in what is now Silicon Valley, came to Santa Riverway Sports Park. A special grand opening Cruz and surfed the beaches on redwood celebration will coincide with Opening Day SAN FRANCISCO boards crafted from a local lumber mill. of the 2020 youth softball season on March Harry Potter and the MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: CHRISTINA GLYNN, 14. The $12 million project broke ground in VISIT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, (831) 425-1234, January to develop the final phase of the 84- Cursed Child Debuts [email protected], WWW.SANTACRUZ.ORG acre sports complex and establish a premier in San Francisco location for softball tournaments and sporting Harry Potter fans of all ages can experience events. Riverway Sports Park and Visalia J.K. Rowling’s magical universe like never invite traveling sports teams from around the before at the international hit stage production state to play ball at an exciting destination “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Now for sports, entertainment and leisure.

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Himalayan Grill, Bigg Dane and Beale’s Texas TRUCKEE pool, and a hot tub next to the spa. Located BBQ. The renowned Sola Salon will also open Women-Led Coalition in Sonoma Wine Country’s fabled Valley of an outpost at the center. The developer aims to Snow Opens Flagship the Moon, Kenwood Inn & Spa is a serene, complete the project by spring/summer 2020. Mediterranean-inspired boutique inn set on Store in Truckee MEDIA CONTACT: JENNIFER TONG, VISIT HUNTINGTON more than two-and-a-half acres, surrounded BEACH, (714) 969-3492, [email protected], by vineyards, orchards, and ancient oaks. WWW.SURFCITYUSA.COM Coalition Snow, a women-owned and operated MEDIA CONTACT: SHARON ROONEY, FOUR SISTERS INNS, PUBLIC CONTACT: CHRIS HODGMAN, brand dedicated to creating award-winning (707) 838-1637, [email protected] PENDULUM PROPERTY PARTNERS, (949) 284-0223, and athlete approved skis and snowboards, [email protected], recently opened its flagship Coalition PUBLIC CONTACT: CUSTOMER RELATIONS, WWW.PETERSLANDINGHB.COM/REDEVELOPMENT SPA AT KENWOOD INN, (707) 833-1293, Clubhouse store in Truckee. Guests can rent [email protected], or demo skis and snowboards, peruse a curated WWW.KENWOODINN.COM MORRO BAY collection of goods from women-owned brands Morro Bay Welcomes and artists such as Kika Macfarlane, Chie LAGUNA BEACH New Shops Tamada, Jocelyn Chante, and chat up the Visit Laguna Beach brand’s founders. CEO and Sisu Magazine Two unique stores recently opened in Morro Launches First Editor-in-Chief Jen Gurecki, listed among Bay, selling everything from the town’s famous Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 50 Most Destination-Wide avocados to Bo-ho chic clothing and kitchen Daring Entrepreneurs, felt there was a huge Wellness Trail gadgets. The Avocado Shack, a new retail need for ski equipment made for women, farm stand selling organic produce, offers Visit Laguna Beach recently introduced the allowing female riders to advance their skills. at least five varieties of avocado—including “Pathway to Zen,” a one-of-a-kind wellness renowned Morro Bay Avocados, which spend MEDIA CONTACT: JESSICA WEAVER, JVP trail for artists, adventurers, experience COMMUNICATIONS FOR VISIT TRUCKEE, 16-18 months on the vine making them rich (530) 448-6981, [email protected], collectors, and mindful travelers seeking in oils and among the best tasting. The shop WWW.JVPCOMMUNICATIONS.COM rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul. also sells about 100 other fruits and vegetables PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITOR SERVICES, “Pathway to Zen” is mapped out on Visit VISIT TRUCKEE, (530) 587-2757, [email protected], from regional farmers. Nearby, the Lavender WWW.TRUCKEE.COM Laguna Beach’s website and showcases 12 Blu boutique carries distractive clothing and year-round stops to experience aura readings, gifts, shoes and jewelry curated by owner Chakra massages, Laughter yoga, natural Susanne Rogers. Culinary enthusiasts can foods, organic beauty products, mind- stop at The Hermit Crab for eco-friendly blowing hikes, crystal shops, and more. kitchen essentials, including, handmade and MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: ASHLEY JOHNSON, biodegradable kitchen gadgets, as well as VISIT LAGUNA BEACH, (945) 937-60511, [email protected], cooking utensils, serving dishes and more. WWW.VISITLAGUNABEACH.COM/WELLNESS-TOUR/

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WOODSIDE Commodore John Drake Sloat raised the sailed thousands of miles as an attraction The new Canyon Ranch American flag and declared California part of vessel and sail training ship prior to her Wellness Retreat is now the United States in 1846—while foodies can conversion to HMS Surprise. The ship, which enjoy the flavors of the city and its fascinating is now 50 years old, starred in the epic film open history with Monterey Bay Food Tours. “Master and Commander: The Far Side of

Enveloped by centuries-old redwoods, the MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: RACHEL DINBOKOWITZ, the World” and remains open during re- MONTEREY COUNTY CVB, (831) 657-6434, decking. The public can view the shipwrights new Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat in [email protected], WWW.SEEMONTEREY.COM Woodside, California, is set among the hills working and participate in a “surprise party” for the ship later this spring. The museum and forests of Northern California, just outside SAN DIEGO of San Francisco. Canyon Ranch Woodside will also host the 2nd Annual Port of San promises a worry-free retreat inclusive of Mingei International Diego Festival of the Sea on Memorial Day all the essentials: a custom mattress with Museum Opening 2021 weekend, include general admission to visit all luxury linens, therapy sound machines to After $52 Million Overhaul Museum ships, exhibits and a host of maritime help you sleep, health-forward daily meals, and educational activities, music, food, bay expert-led workshops, creative classes, yoga In December 2019, Mingei International tours, sailing, cannon battles and more. sessions, outdoor activities, local excursions, Museum officials announced the final MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: THERESA SMULLEN, MARITIME construction phase of its $52 million MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO, (619) 234-9153, mediation lessons, onsite hiking and forest [email protected], WWW.SDMARITIME.ORG fitness courses, and access to trainers, transformation on the Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park. The project, projected to open in nutritionists, spiritual wellness, and more. SAN FRANCISCO 2021, will feature a newly designed community MEDIA CONTACT: JUAN CAMERO, SAN MATEO COUNTY/ SILICON VALLEY CVB, (650) 3487600, gathering space, including a new plaza level Hotel Vitale’s Kicks Off [email protected] open to the public free of charge, an education 15th Anniversary with PUBLIC CONTACT: JEANINE CONFORTI, CANYON RANCH center, a garden courtyard accessible to all WELLNESS RETREAT, (855) 277-8877, Event Series [email protected], park visitors, quiet and spacious upper level HTTPS://WWW.CANYONRANCH.COM/WOODSIDE/ galleries devoted to exhibitions with a library Hotel Vitale will celebrate its 15th anniversary open to visitors. Restored historic spaces, throughout 2020, kicking off a series of including upper terraces, will open to the special events throughout the year, starting public for the first time in decades, offering with National Hotel Vitale Day on March views of the Plaza de Panama, El Prado and 9, 2020. Recently named a Conde Nast the California Tower. Guests will get access Traveler 2019 Reader’s Choice Award winner, to the building’s historic Bell Tower, boasting the hotel will host a variety of anniversary a new grand staircase. Also planned is a activations including a San Francisco speaker multipurpose theater space for performances, series, social media giveaways, happy hours at MILESTONES & lectures, concerts and special events, and a Americano, and special anniversary packages. LOOKING AHEAD full-service cafe with coffee bar. MEDIA CONTACT: HANNA BAUMANN, CINCH PR, (650) 745-5365, [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: SARAH WEINBERG-SCALO, SDTA, MONTEREY (619) 557-2838, [email protected], PUBLIC CONTACT: HANNA BAUMANN, HOTEL VITALE, WWW.SANDIEGO.COM (415) 392-2231, [email protected], WWW.JDVHOTELS.COM Monterey Commemorates PUBLIC CONTACT: SARAH WEINBERG-SCALO, 250th anniversary with a MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM, (619) 557-2838, [email protected], WWW.SANDIEGO.COM SAN FRANCISCO yearlong celebration SAN DIEGO Celebrate the 150th The City of Monterey will commemorate anniversary of Golden its 250th birthday in 2020 with a yearlong Maritime Museum celebration and citywide birthday bash June 3. Announces 50th Gate Park Visitors can celebrate the city’s history through Anniversary Restoration 2020 is the 150th anniversary of Golden Gate interactive tours and historic attractions. Project Park, home of the California Academy of History buffs can embark on a walking tour Sciences, De Young Museum, Conservatory of Monterey’s most historic landmarks such The Maritime Museum of San Diego will of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, Botanical as Old Customhouse—the site where U.S. celebrate its 50th anniversary this spring with Gardens, National AIDS Memorial Grove, the restoration of the Navy Frigate Replica Stowe Lake, Shakespeare Garden, Rose HMS Surprise. The ship launched in 1970 Garden, two windmills, a bison paddock, as a replica of the 18th century Royal Navy the Children’s Playground, the Golden frigate Rose. During the next 30 years Rose

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Gate Angling and Casting Club, and SAN LUIS OBISPO PASADENA more. Visitors can enjoy a wide array of Kirkwood Collection The Huntington Library, activities at the park, along with iconic Expands with Historic Art Museum and Botanical annual events. 2020 will also mark the 50th anniversary of San Francisco Pride. Garden Street Inn Gardens Hits 100 Years

MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: LAURIE ARMSTRONG, Kirkwood Collection recently announced The Huntington’s Centennial Celebration SAN FRANCISCO TRAVEL, (415) 974-6900, [email protected], WWW.SFTRAVEL.COM the addition and upcoming renovation kicked off Sept. 5, 2019, setting in motion of the historic Garden Street Inn hotel in a yearlong series of exhibitions through

SAN FRANCISCO San Luis Obispo, expanding its portfolio September 2020, public programs, new to five properties. The boutique hotel will initiatives, and more—inviting people with a San Francisco celebrates undergo an extensive renovation in late range of interests to engage with the venerable 30th anniversary of sea 2020. When complete in early 2021, the institution’s collections and the connections lions arriving at PIER 39 property will boast the signature Kirkwood they offer, and to join an exploration of ideas Collection elegance while remaining loyal to that will shape the future. The Huntington In honor of the 30th anniversary of the sea its historic roots. The brand will also debut also announced that it will enter a float lions’ residency at the pier, Aquarium of the a boutique restaurant and wine bar, serving in the 2020 Rose Parade® in Pasadena for Bay and PIER 39 launched “Sea Lions in high tea to locals and travelers alike. the first time in 50 years in order to train a San Francisco” in January 2020. Thirty local MEDIA CONTACT: EMMA HABER, 360VIEWPR, spotlight on its Centennial Celebration and artists will paint 6-foot-tall sea lion statues (917) 892-4700, [email protected], welcome a wide audience to participate. in their own unique styles, each with an WWW.360VIEWPR.COM MEDIA CONTACT: THEA PAGE, THE HUNTINGTON PUBLIC CONTACT: ALEX KIRKWOOD, environmental message. The statues will be LIBRARY, ART MUSEUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, KIRKWOOD COLLECTION, (424) 532-1160, (626) 405-2260, [email protected], displayed throughout San Francisco all year [email protected], WWW. WWW.HUNTINGTON.ORG long. Combined with 3,000 smaller statues KIRKWOODCOLLECTION.COM PUBLIC CONTACT: THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, painted by local luminaries, the program ART MUSEUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, (626) 405-2100, will be entered in the Guinness Book of [email protected], WWW.HUNTINGTON.ORG World Records for the “World’s Largest Display of Hand-Painted Sea Lions.”

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