Ranch & Coast Magazine

"godmother of the wellness movement." To round out the issue, I interview Szekely on the eve of her 100th birthday about a life well-lived. Here's to living the good life in Southern California! PHOTO BY JODY PINCHIN Letter from the Editor Following a multimillion-dollar resort-wide renovation, L'Auberge Del Mar, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean from the picturesque coastal village of Del Mar, offers estate-style guest rooms and suites, a full-service spa, poolside cabanas, and signature restaurant Adelaide — the perfect combination for a staycation to remember Photography by Vincent Knakal on the cover I f you're like me, you're itching to travel again, to explore the world — both near and far — after two years of shutdowns and restrictions. In this issue, our annual guide to getaways, we blanket our county and beyond for some truly great options. Ready to make some plans? Your next vacation or staycation will benefit from our extensive research exploring resorts, hotels, and casinos from Coronado's recently restored Hotel Del Coronado to Travel Editor Elizabeth Hansen's family-friendly trek up the Northern California coast, complete with picturesque hikes along the sparkling coastline and stays at rustic campsites. Closer to home, I visit the hip Pendry in the East Village, the perfect jumping off point to explore downtown. (Be sure to check out e Church, e Lost Abbey's new nearby tasting room reviewed by Food & Beverage Editor Brandon Hernández.) Or check in to the Mission Pacific, a hip Oceanside hotel which, along with the Seabird Resort next-door and myriad restaurants, offers new reasons to explore this coastal town. If you're thinking of an adult excursion, Managing Editor Deanna Murphy offers a taste of the Temecula wine country, and contributor Ron Donoho samples the "suite life" at Native American gaming casinos where perks are plentiful for high rollers. On the kid-friendly side, Editor-in-Chief Mia Park heads to Santa Barbara's Mar Monte Hotel with her young daughter in tow for a "Mommy-and-Me" getaway that includes a trip to the nearby Santa Barbara Zoo, Moxi, and of course, lots of pool time. We also share "Staycation 101," a roundup of deals, discounts, and new offerings to help you plan your getaway. Our area is known for world-class health and wellness resorts, none more famous than Tecate's Rancho La Puerta, co-founded by Deborah Szekely, called the Andrea Naversen, Editor-at-Large Instagram: @ranchandcoast @ranchandcoast ranchandcoast.com 24 MAY 2022 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE

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