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beaches and French Normandy architecture. And in Solana Beach, Editor-at-Large Andrea Naversen brings us inside Ron and Philly Montbleau's Hamptons-style home, which recently underwent a multi-phase remodel timed to be completed just in time for last month's Baja Bash fundraiser in support of local conservation nonprofit Wildcoast. It dawned on me that all three of these pieces center on architecture influenced by other places in the world. But I can't help but think, in my own biased opinion, that no matter the inspiration, they look best here in San Diego. F or as long as I can remember, our July issue has celebrated summer, highlighting the many ways to make the most of the idyllic corner of the globe we're so fortunate to call home. e days are long, the coastline sparkles in the sun, summer concerts are back at Powerhouse Park, and Opening Day at the Del Mar oroughbred Club returns on Friday, July 18, kicking off the 86th racing season. We hope you'll join Ranch & Coast at L'Auberge Del Mar for a Mediterranean- inspired Opening Day After Party, where spritzes flow and la dolce vita comes to life with coastal bites, live music, and DJ sets under the stars. But the party doesn't stop there — Del Mar's En Fuego restaurant opened its doors 30 years ago on Opening Day, and to mark the major milestone, owner/restaurateur John Wingate is hosting an anniversary party on July 19, and everyone is invited. We also focus on home design and real estate in this issue, showcasing the properties and projects that continue to keep San Diego on the map as one of the best places in the world to live. When Contributing Editor Gillian Flynn proposed a home she planned to highlight, my eyes quickly grew wide. I instantly recognized the mid-century-inspired house in Cardiff by architect Soheil Nakhshab, as I had driven past it with intrigue every day on the way to drop off my daughter at Cardiff Elementary while the home was being built. I came to learn that Nakhshab is also a "Cardiff kid," as I affectionately refer to those of us who grew up in the neighborhood, and that we attended area schools just a couple of years apart. It brings me great pride to showcase an architectural stunner in a town that I cherish, created by someone who also shares the same love of our community. Flynn also offers a glimpse of St. Malo, the top-secret beach community in Oceanside defined by its private Letter from the Editor Mia Park, Editor-in-Chief Luxuriously low-key and lush with greenery, this U-shaped house in Cardiff by architect Soheil Nakhshab is intensely private with surprise elements throughout Photo by Pablo Mason On the Cover Newsletter Scan this QR code to enjoy Ranch & Coast in your inbox with our email newsletters Follow Us @ranchandcoast ranchandcoast.com 48 JULY 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE