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the front office of the San Diego Padres, including COO Caroline Perry, only the second female COO in the MLB. Finally, the San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame recently inducted seven new members into its prestigious ranks, chosen for "outstanding contributions as professionals and volunteers to improve the quality of life for all peoples." Since it was founded in 2001, the Hall of Fame has inducted more than 100 women. is year's honorees are Anne Bautista, Raye Clendening, Olga Diaz, Anne Evans, DJ Kuttin Kandi, the late Yolanda Lopez, and me. I am so proud to be among this incredible group. ank you to the Women's Museum of California, the San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls, SDSU's Department of Women's Studies, and the UC San Diego Women's Center for this meaningful recognition. PHOTO BY BOB STEFANKO Letter from the Editor Taking in a pristine afternoon at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Natazha wears eyewear by Loewe from The UnOptical in Rancho Santa Fe and swimwear by Rylee + Cru from the brand's limited edition, citrus grove-inspired collection created in collaboration with the resort. Photography by Vincent Knakal, makeup by Eileen Renee MUA, model is Natazha Taya for No Ties, photographed on location at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa on the cover Andrea Naversen, Editor-at-Large Instagram: @ranchandcoast H ave you made your vacay plans yet? Our annual Staycations & Getaways issue is your guide to summer adventure. Our staff fanned out from Peru to Baja, Point Loma to La Jolla, Oceanside to Orange County. I even popped into the new Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter to sip the signature salt- rimmed libation while listening to classic Jimmy Buffett songs. "It's five o'clock somewhere," as the song says. Travel Editor Elizabeth Hansen discovers there is far more to see in Peru than Machu Picchu, from a new eco resort to ancient ruins and sand dunes. I lead a girlfriends' getaway to Rancho La Puerta across the border in Tecate, Mexico in search of a "reset" — the chance to recommit to health and wellness — and, of course, enjoy the camaraderie. Editor- in-Chief Mia Park, who loves to ski with her family in the winter, reports there is plenty to do in Mammoth this spring and summer. Contributor Gillian Flynn checks out a new membership program for locals at e Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa in Oceanside, and the design redux at La Valencia's Whaling Bar, Hotel La Jolla, and the Lafayette Hotel. Park rounds up SoCal happenings, including the Over the Top Springtime Soiree at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Mother's Day events at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa and Terranea in Palos Verdes, and ParTeas at e Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel. South Coast Plaza, known for fine fashion, is also known for fine dining. In "Savor and Style," she showcases talented chefs at critically acclaimed restaurants: AnQi Bistro, Vaca, and Populaire Modern Bistro. Managing Editor Deanna Murphy profiles accomplished women who are standouts in their fields: Silvia Mah, a "powerhouse in the startup world and a champion for female entrepreneurs," Murphy reports, and five women who are in Left to right: Grace Evans Cherashore (daughter of inductee Anne Evans); Rio Yanez (accepting for his late mother, Yolanda Lopez), DJ Kuttin Kandi, Anne Bautista, Andrea Naversen, Olga Diaz, and Raye Clendening ranchandcoast.com 28 MAY 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE