Destinations From Farmer’s Market to Minibar: Local Ingredients Worth Tasting (and Taking Home) Consider stocking your carry-on with something delicious instead.
Destinations These Santa Barbara Fall Festivals Celebrate Local Bounty When fall rolls around here, it’s another excuse to enjoy the region’s bounty.
Eat + Drink The Perfect Pairing: Travel and California Wine Experiences These wine hot spots will have you planning your next California escape.
Destinations These are the Best Rooftops for Summer Fun from Paris to Palm Springs These elevated rooftop escapes are destinations in their own right.
Travel Tips 5 Ways to Shake Up Family Spring Break Read on for tips for planning a fun and fabulous family spring break.
Destinations The Latest Travel Trend is Glowbirding: Here’s What It Is and Where to Do It There’s a new generation of snowbirds headed south, and they’re the "glowbirds."
Destinations Train Travel is Better than Ever: These are Some of the Coolest Rail Routes in the World We've rounded up some of the most beautiful train rides in the world.
Eat + Drink Holiday Cocktails to Make Your Spirits Brighter Enjoy these seasonal cocktails that will make your spirits a little brighter.
Destinations The Best Winter Travel for Extroverts, Introverts, and Ambiverts Choose winter travel based on if you’re an extrovert, introvert, or ambivert.
Travel Tips The Perfect PCH Road Trip in Five Days Load up your favorite surf song playlists. We’re going on a PCH road trip!
Destinations Top 4 Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Destinations for Lovers From tasting wine in SoCal to ice skating at Rockefeller Center, here’s where to take your sweetie for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day getaway.
Destinations How to Visit Europe Without Leaving the States Europe is always on the mind but the next best thing could be in your home state or a short flight away. These U.S. destinations have the flavors, sounds and history of Bavaria, France, Italy and Spain.
Destinations Resolutions For Every Californian (or California Visitor) In 2016, there’s so many new ways for you to shine in the Golden State. Here's your list of absolutely-must-do's in the new year.
Eat + Drink 6 Holiday Eggnog Recipes That Wow These festive concoctions are anything but traditional and will win over skeptics and fans alike. Cheers!
Entertaining Pop Goes the Question: Our Most Romantic Proposals The winter holidays are wedding engagement season. Check out these romantic proposals some of our guests pulled off with a little help from our staffers.
Eat + Drink Northern Lights: Fresh Nordic-Inspired Recipes Delicately smoked fish, hints of caraway and flavorful bursts of dill... here are a few ways to incorporate Nordic flavors into your cuisine.
Destinations Life’s a Beach at Kimpton Fall is officially here, which means many of you are bracing yourselves for blustery days. Before you put that swimsuit in hibernation, see if you can get summer to stick around a little while longer.
Destinations Kimpton’s Santa Barbara Hotel: The Goodland Located in Santa Barbara’s under-the-radar sister city of Goleta, The Goodland is where you’ll find all the awesomeness you associate with the best of SoCal.
Travel Tips Kimpton Directors of Pet Relations: It’s a Dog’s Life Some of our most popular employees have a tendency to drool and lie down on the job. But that's only because our Directors of Pet Relations are canines.
Destinations Going Car-Free in California Go beyond the summer road trip! Jump-start an eco-friendly tour of the Golden State, from the redwoods down to the San Diego Bay.
Destinations Our 7 Favorite California Farmers’ Markets Take a bite out of the Golden State at a fabulous farmers' market. Here are our 7 favorite California farmers' markets, one for each day of the week.
Eat + Drink Chefs’ Picks: Kitchen Essentials Kimpton chefs spill the beans on the tools that make their kitchens flexible, creative and fully pro.
Destinations Get Inspired By CA’s Loved-By-Locals Neighborhoods Locals up and down California know where the action's at: the best local music, creative art scenes and tasty bites galore.
Destinations 6 Under-the-Radar Beaches in California There's beaches and then there's Beaches with a capital "B." Here's our favorite sandy California stretches that are off the beaten path.
Destinations California Dreamin’: Summer Beach Vibes Ready for an adrenaline rush from the trendiest water sports, or a lazy afternoon with your favorite summer read? California's beaches are calling.
Destinations 9 Cool California Music Venues From airy outdoor amphitheaters to intimate indoor venues, here are 9 memorable California music venues to kick back and feel the beats.
Destinations All Together Now: Group Travel in Santa Barbara, CA From the Santa Ynez Mountains to sandy beaches and all the amazing wine tasting and pampering in between, Santa Barbara is a place to make your own.
Entertaining Kimpton’s California LGBT Wedding Destinations From San Diego to San Francisco, from rooftop decks to formal ballrooms, we have an option that's just right for you and your spouse-to-be. #LoveCantWait in the Golden State.
Entertaining From CA, with Pride: LGBT Celebrations A California local or visitor? Check out how the Golden State celebrates LGBT communities with Pride events along the coast.
Travel Tips 4 Bachelorette Parties She Won’t Regret Later If you want to throw an unforgettable bachelorette party, think outside of Vegas. Chicago, Miami, Austin & Santa Barbara beckon
Destinations Get Your Motor Running: A California Road Trip Itinerary Our California road trip itinerary highlights the essentials, from San Diego to San Francisco. Plus we're even chipping in for gas with our Hit the Road package.
Destinations Canary Hotel Uncorks Santa Barbara’s Urban Wine Trail It’s no secret that Santa Barbara positively brims with food, wine and wonderful.
Eat + Drink A Yummy Fish Taco Recipe for Cinco de Mayo Chef Derek Simcik of Outpost restaurant in Santa Barbara, CA, shares his beer-battered, sriracha-infused fish taco recipe, just in time for Cinco de Mayo. ¡Buen provecho!
Destinations 8 Outdoor Patios to Soak Up What goes well with light bites and tall glass of wine? Spring breezes, of course. If you've been itching to get outside and enjoy a meal in the open air, now's your chance.
Entertaining 6 Reasons to Meet Al Fresco Getting a healthy dose of fresh air, sunshine and beautiful scenery can work wonders for your next meeting or team retreat.
Destinations On the Beach: Rain Or Shine in California Beautiful Southern California is worth visiting any time of year. Here's how to make the most of your trip regardless of the skies that day.
Travel Tips Unlock a True Local Experience with Your New BFF, our Concierges Hotel concierges from coast-to-coast share their secrets.
Entertaining Unique Meetings & Team Retreats: 3 Options with Local Flair Here are three unique meeting experiences to immerse your attendees in the spirit of their city.
Eat + Drink A Spotlight on Shrub Cocktails Shrubs—your one-stop shop for alternative acidity, history, and metathesis.
Destinations Film-Spotting: Your Ticket to California Film Locations Check out these fun film & TV stops for your next California road trip.
Destinations Flex Appeal: Outdoor Yoga Classes in SoCal From San Diego to Santa Barbara, these Southern California outdoor yoga classes offer fresh air to go along with the postcard-perfect views. Let the sun salutations begin!
