From Rancho Santa Fe to Del Mar, fun new reasons to get out and about beckon.
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa’s award-winning spa—teamed with its own private pool, shown here—is the perfect place to relax after an exciting day at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Wrap up Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s summer season in style by booking the new Perfecta Package at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. Available through Sept. 11, the exclusive offering gives guests the opportunity to enjoy a private table in the Turf Club, a trip to the Winner’s Circle, a pre-race visit to the paddock to get a candid look at the jockeys and horses, plus a behind-the-scenes barn tour. When you’re not off to the races, enjoy the exquisite grounds at Rancho Valencia. Book the new Casa Valencia with your closest friends and family, where five bedrooms ensure plenty of space for everyone in your party, or escape to the new Spa House, an equally enticing four-bedroom accommodation complete with a private outdoor pool and spa. Hot to trot, indeed. ranchovalencia.com
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Extend your summer with a staycation at the new Del Mar Beach Hotel. Situated near the charming Del Mar Village, the 46-room boutique property stands as the only shorefront hotel in all of Del Mar—a perfect reason to make a splash by staying in one of its guest rooms, suites or two on-site residences. Couples will find romance and fun in the Del Mar Beach Bungalow, a one-bedroom residence outfitted with a full kitchen, a 40-bottle wine fridge, and an en suite primary bedroom with glass walls that lead to the patio, outdoor kitchen and alfresco shower. Meanwhile, families should book the three-bedroom, three-bathroom Del Mar Beach House, a 1,600-square-foot space that sleeps up to eight—on Frette linens, no less. Complimentary cruiser bikes, concierge beach service and direct access to Del Mar’s shores will have September feeling like an endless summer in no time. delmarhotel.com
Chanel’s new limited-edition Les 4 Ombres Tweed eye shadow palette in Pourpre; Chanel Noir Allure mascara. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Westfield UTC is sitting pretty these days with the debut of San Diego’s first Chanel Fragrance and Beauté Boutique, where beauty enthusiasts can shop the Parisian powerhouse’s latest cosmetic launches. Tucked around the corner from Hermès and Louis Vuitton, the 1,000-square-foot jewel box sparkles with Chanel’s full range of fragrance, makeup and skincare offerings, plus an exclusive selection of eyewear. Explore collections craft ed from the Chanel Makeup Creation Studio—like its new limited-edition collectible eye shadow palettes from the Les 4 Ombres Tweed collection and new Noir Allure mascara—fragrances from Chanel’s in-house perfumer, Olivier Polge; and skincare composed in Chanel’s premier laboratory in Pantin, France. For the ultimate luxury experience, book a beauty consultation or private shopping appointment to enjoy one-on-one service from one of Chanel’s expert beauty advisers. Go ahead, get spoiled. chanel.com; westfield.com/utc
Sound bathing and Swedish massage techniques meet in the new Tranquility Massage at Burke Williams Day Spa. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Launching at 10 locations across California, Burke Williams Day Spa will introduce a first-to-market massage come Sept. 22. Enter the Tranquility Massage, a cathartic treatment that pairs massage therapy with the art of sound bathing. “Our goal has always been to bring the transformative and healing experience of total body, mind and soul to our guests through the most effective and innovative therapy techniques,” says Burke Williams President and founder Bill Armour. “We are thrilled to share this new offering with our guests that will provide a moment of extreme tranquility and calmness.” The Swedish-style massage is elevated through the use of handcraft ed singing bowls sourced from Nepal. As the bowls are played, the soothing sounds and vibrations transport guests into a state of deep relaxation. The full-body experience is then finished off with light-touch craniosacral therapy, bringing the session to a blissful culmination. Spa day, anyone? burkewilliams.com
Say hello to The Lindley, arriving in Little Italy in late 2024. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Take your address to great new heights at The Lindley, a new luxury high-rise apartment building in Little Italy. Slated to open in late 2024, the 37-story building will off er 422 studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments, plus penthouse and townhome accommodations. “The Lindley is going to set the bar for what San Diegans can expect from urban luxury apartment living in their city,” shares Michael McCann, Southern California regional director of Toll Brothers Apartment Living. “From the quality of the materials to the extraordinary amenity offerings, The Lindley demonstrates that we are ready to compete with the most luxurious rental offerings available anywhere in the market.” Those amenities include a seventh-floor outdoor pool and spa, a pet spa, an indoor-outdoor fitness center, massage rooms, yoga spaces, a sauna, a game room, a wine bar and much more. The over 800,000-square-foot project will also house up to 222 electric vehicle charging stations and luxury finishes throughout its units, ranging from stainless steel appliances to European-style cabinetry to private balconies. Welcome to your home, chic, home! livethelindley.com
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Housed in the former Bar Pink space on 30th Street in North Park, Part Time Lover is the latest innovative concept from CH Projects, founder Arsalun Tafazoli’s social and culinary collective. Already beloved for local concepts like Polite Provisions, False Idol and Raised by Wolves—among many others—CH Projects’ new social hub marries the nostalgia of enjoying records on vinyl and sipping a well-craft ed cocktail. The hi-filistening bar and record store houses an extensive collection of vinyl records that are played throughout the day and night, and are also available for purchase. “We wanted to pay homage to the space’s roots in local music, while expanding and opening people up to new music,” says Tafazoli. “If they hear something that resonates, they can actually buy the record while there.” While browsing vinyls both old and new, Japanese American highball cocktails are the beverage of choice, concoctions that are intended to be savored slowly. Notable musicians and DJs will also man the custom hi-fi system with their favorite selections, ensuring top tune are always on deck. All that’s left to do is press play. parttimeloverhifi.com
A look inside ALOHA Collection’s new flagship boutique in Encinitas PHOTO COURTESY OF ALOHA COLLECTION
The Mid Encinitas pouch. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALOHA COLLECTION
A taste of the island life has arrived in Encinitas, where ALOHA Collection has opened its first flagship store outside of Hawaii. Founded by native Hawaiians Rachael Soares and Heather Aiu in 2009, the beach-chic business is best known for its travel-friendly pouches, totes, duffels and more—craft ed with unique technical fabric that’s Splash-Proof and ideal for storing wet swimwear, sweat-soaked activewear and everything in between. In 2015, ALOHA’s signature Coco Palms print launched and remains its No. 1 bestseller, adorning its pouches and Day Tripper totes in shades ranging from Shave Ice Blue to Ube. Explore the new boutique to discover San Diego-exclusive products, like the Mid Encinitas pouch shown here, plus more sun-kissed essentials. Finally, in the spirit of mālama ʻāina—meaning to take care of the land in Hawaiian—5% of ALOHA’s sales are donated to Hawaii-based conservation organizations to ensure the island life lives on for years to come. aloha-collection.com
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