• 10 Best San Diego Speakeasies With a Great Ambiance,Noreen Kompanik

    10 Best San Diego Speakeasies With a Great Ambiance

    Did you know that the term “speakeasy” is believed to have originated from patrons having to whisper because they were in an illegal bar?These establishments came into prominence in the U.S. during the Prohibition era starting in 1920. The government mandated that liquor was illegal, but creative pe

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  • Inside a Historic 1937 Little Holmby Estate Restored by Richard Manion,Alyson Pitarre

    Inside a Historic 1937 Little Holmby Estate Restored by Richard Manion

    Internationally recognized architect Richard M. Manion, AIA, is known for adapting the classical style for contemporary lifestyles. Offering an enduring example of Manion’s streamlined classical aesthetic is this elevated take on the French chateau in the heart of Little Holmby, nestled on a 1-acre

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  • 5 Dreamy Boutique Hotels in Laguna Beach for a Perfect Getaway,Noreen Kompanik

    5 Dreamy Boutique Hotels in Laguna Beach for a Perfect Getaway

    This delightful Southern California seaside resort town just an hour and a half from San Diego is known for its mild year-round climate, scenic coves, magnificent beaches, and its thriving artist community. As the lyrics to a Carly Simon song say “it’s the stuff that dreams are made of.” But to real

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