By Jody Robinson There are girls’ nights out, and then there are evenings that feel like you’ve stumbled into a secret. That was the feeling I imagined stepping into Highball and Naisho Omakase, two new Costa Mesa concepts that opened side by side earlier this year. The plan is simple
With a flexible Chef’s Menu, attentive service and a setting steps from the sand, Watertable makes dinner feel like a vacation. By Jody Robinson There’s something about a night at the beach that makes dinner feel a little more special. Recently, my husband, Tim, and I headed to Watertable at
Luxury, Ocean Views & Craftsman Charm By Jody Robinson Sometimes the best vacations don’t require a boarding pass – just a full tank of gas and a favorite friend riding shotgun. That’s exactly what I discovered during a recent girlfriends’ getaway to The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla.
From the first pour to the last course, savoring the valley from morning to night By Jody Robinson There are weekends when you want to see and do everything, and then there are weekends when the real luxury is having nowhere you absolutely need to be. For my husband Tim
Americana Reimagined By Jody Robinson Photography by Diana Schmitt, Accent Portraits by Diana On a sunny afternoon in the River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano, just a few steps from the historic charm and walkable streets that make the town so beloved, there’s a shop that feels less like
By Jody Robinson There are vacations, and then there are the ones that become family legends. The kind everyone talks about long after the suitcases are unpacked. Traveling with grandparents and teenagers isn’t always easy, but Hawaii proved to be one of those rare destinations where every generation found something
By Jody Robinson As the sun sets over Orange County, a beautifully illuminated home takes on an entirely new personality. Pathways glow with warmth, architectural details emerge from the shadows, and gardens become dramatic outdoor retreats. Great landscape lighting isn’t simply about visibility—it’s about creating an experience. For more than
Elevates the Coastal Dining Experience By Jody Robinson One of my favorite parts of any resort getaway is discovering a restaurant that feels like a destination all its own. During a recent visit to the stunning Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, I brought along my 19-year-old son as my plus
By Jody Robinson There’s something about San Diego in the summertime that instantly shifts life into vacation mode. The pace slows, the sunshine seems a little brighter, and every day feels like an invitation to head outdoors. On a recent family getaway with teenagers in tow, I discovered the perfect
Coastal Escape, Closer to Home By Jody Robinson There are staycations that feel like a quick break from routine – and then there are the ones that genuinely reset the rhythm of a family summer. For my husband and I with two teens in tow, a recent weekend at Laguna
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