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WHAT’S NEW
IN CALIFORNIA
WINTER 2019–2020
2 VISIT CALIFORNIA
in over 100 years, Old Trestle plans to pair
its locally made gin, whiskey and vodka with
a modern menu designed to complement
IN THIS ISSUE the spirits. In Santa Cruz, Venus Spirits
Statewide................................................. 2
will launch a new distillery, tasting room
and restaurant in May 2020 in a renovated
Accommodations................................... 2 STATEWIDE warehouse space in the city’s west side.
Exciting openings such as these, and many
Culinary.................................................... 6 more, make the new year a great time
California Celebrates to visit the Golden State. For the most
Arts & Entertainment........................... 10
170 Years in 2020 up-to-date news, plus fresh trip ideas
Looking ahead to 2020, California and destination tips throughout the year,
Family Fun...............................................11
will celebrate its 170th birthday with a check out Visit California’s blog, ‘California
Outdoor Recreation..............................12 plethora of new attractions, hotels and Now’ at visitcalifornia.com/now.
restaurants sure to entice locals and
Tours & Transportation.........................13 visitors alike to come join the party.
Discover sports in Los Angeles when the
Shopping.................................................13
SoFi Stadium opens in Los Angeles in 2020.
Wellness..................................................14 The stadium is the future home of the Los
Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers
Milestones & and will host the 2022 Super Bowl, College
Looking Ahead......................................14
ACCOMMODATIONS
National Football Championship Game in
2023 and be the site of the 2028 opening
and closing ceremonies for the Olympics. AUBURN
Open-air markets and plazas continue to SpringHill Suites by
multiply and expand in the Golden State, Marriott Arrives in Auburn
providing public spaces for both travelers and
The eagerly awaited SpringHill Suites Auburn,
locals to enjoy. In early 2020, the SLO Public
which opened in November, features 128
Visit California is pleased to Market opens, blending historical buildings
suites and sits at the highest point in Auburn,
present this newsletter describing from Bonetti Ranch with new construction
new developments taking place
providing stunning views. Separate living,
to create eight buildings featuring shops,
throughout the Golden State. Please working and sleeping spaces in the suite
restaurants, boutiques, a brewery and a market
note that dates listed are subject to gives guests flexibility and functionality,
hall. Opening in Palm Springs in fall 2020, the
change. Confirm with appropriate with highlights including a custom, three-
media contacts listed after each entry. Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza will celebrate the
in-one, West Elm sofa which converts from
history, culture and traditions of the Cahuilla
The information in this publication is a sofa to a daybed to a trundle bed, along
Indians. Highlights include a 48,000 sq. ft.
also available online on our media site with a stylish West Elm Swivel Chair. The
listed below. Simply look for What’s museum and a 40,000 sq. ft. spa featuring the
hotel’s Grand Room opens to an outdoor area
New on the home page. There you hot springs that made Palm Springs famous.
that allows guests to enjoy evening socials
can dynamically search the most
The largest beachfront development on by the fire pit, outdoor lunches enjoying
up to date information by category
and region. the San Diego coastline in more than 20 the scenery, or small weddings in front of
years is slated to open at the end of 2020 in the gazebo with captivating views. The
Media Website:
Oceanside with two new resorts. The Joie de property offers guests convenient access to
media.visitcalifornia.com
Vivre hotel will feature 160 rooms and suites, Old Town Auburn, Auburn State Recreation
Consumer Website: most with ocean-facing balconies, and the Area, Lake Clementine, golf courses, and
www.visitcalifornia.com
upscale beach house design Destination Hotel many local breweries and wineries.
© 2019 Visit California resort will offer 226 rooms and suites most
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: DESIREE ALFERES,
with full or partial ocean views. The Graves SPRINGHILL SUITES AUBURN, (530) 492-5656,
House from “Top Gun” is incorporated into DESIREE.ALFERES@INTERSTATEHOTELS.COM,
WWW.MARRIOTT.COM
the project as a new foodie destination.
California remains at the forefront of culinary
experiences, and with spirits-driven programs
on the rise, the state will see new distilleries
pop up in 2020. The first distillery in Truckee
WHAT’S NEW IN CALIFORNIA WINTER 2019–20203
CONEJO VALLEY FISH CAMP HOLLYWOOD
Conejo Valley Welcomes Explorer Clubhouse Opens Godfrey Hotel Makes
Two New Hotels at Tenaya Lodge its Hollywood Debut
Two new hotels will debut under one roof in This fall Tenaya Lodge officially opened the The 60,000-square-foot Godfrey hotel,
early 2020 in Southern California’s Conejo Explorer Clubhouse, an 1,800 square foot scheduled to debut in January 2020, will
Valley—Courtyard and TownePlace Suites communal retreat in the heart of its new feature high-end boutique accommodations
by Marriott. Set against the Santa Monica Explorer Cabin development. As the final designed for the contemporary jet-setting
Mountains with direct canyon access to piece of the $25 million, 50-cabin project professional. The 220-room hotel features
Malibu beaches, the 96-suite TownePlace which opened this summer, the clubhouse amenities that will allow travelers to
Suites will include one-bedroom and two- serves as a relaxed gathering area where conduct business both locally and remotely,
bedroom suites, while the Courtyard features guests can check-in, grab daily breakfast, while enjoying the unique room and food
129 standard rooms with either a king bed enjoy evening wine receptions or just experiences that the Godfrey brand is known
with sofa bed or two queen beds. Guests of relax on the expansive deck while soaking for. The property will offer a rooftop pool
both hotels can access all amenities, including up picturesque views of the creek and and casual steakhouse About Last Knife.
the salt-water pool, barbecues and fire pits, surrounding forest. A mountain-modern MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: MICHELLE CASSIDY,
expansive state-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness retreat, the new Explorer Cabins at Tenaya LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD,
Center, on-site laundry facilities, restaurant Lodge offer visitors spacious, relaxed and (213) 236-2307, MCASSIDY@LATOURISM.ORG,
WWW.DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM
and bar. The hotel building—wired for well-appointed accommodations connected
superfast (1 GPBS) internet connectivity— to the natural beauty of the Yosemite-
LA JOLLA
will offer free Wi-Fi for all guests and meeting Sierra region. Cabins are nestled within a
attendees, as well as free parking and onsite forest of sugar pines and incense cedars and Grande Colonial Unveils
electric car charging. The hotels will boast two surrounded by nature trails. Communal fire Major Renovation
ballrooms ideal for events for up to 175 people, pits surrounded by welcoming Adirondack
The landmark Grande Colonial just finished
with convenient access to Highway 101. chairs located throughout the site invite cabin
a $4 million renovation of all 97 rooms.
guests to gather for s’mores and stargazing.
MEDIA CONTACT: OLGA VERKHOTINA, VISIT CONEJO Artfully recapturing the hotel’s storied past,
VALLEY/AUGUSTINE AGENCY, (916) 960-2888,
OVERKHOTINA@AUGUSTINEAGENCY.COM,
MEDIA CONTACT: SHAE GEARY, (W)RIGHT the design infuses a classic European ambiance
ON COMMUNICATIONS, (760) 815-8617,
WWW.CONEJO.COM
SGEARY@WRIGHTONCOMM.COM,
and a refined, contemporary look. The hotel
PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, VISIT CONEJO WWW.TENAYALODGE.COM still boasts its classic blue and yellow color
VALLEY, (805) 370-0035, INFO@CONEJO.COM,
WWW.CONEJO.COM
PUBLIC CONTACT: MIKE BRODERICK, TENAYA LODGE, scheme, with rooms featuring new drapery
(559) 683-6555, MBRODERICK1@DELAWARENORTH.COM,
WWW.TENAYALODGE.COM
treatments, carpet, linen-wrapped down duvets
DOWNEY with accent pillow, refrigerators and mobile
device charging outlets. Most bathrooms
Embassy Suites Completes GEYSERVILLE
got a refresh, with new vanities, marble
Multi-Million Renovation Geyserville Inn Introduces floors, designer mirrors and new fixtures.
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Los Angeles- Onsite Wine Tasting MEDIA CONTACT: LESLIE ARAIZA, GRANDE COLONIAL
HOTEL, (858) 263-7969, LARAIZA@GCLJ.COM,
Downey recently completed a multi-million To heighten the wine country experience WWW.GCLJ.COM
renovation of its 220 two-room suites, which for guests, Geyserville Inn added onsite PUBLIC CONTACT: TERRENCE UNDERWOOD, GRANDE
includes new furniture in the parlor living area tastings in their new Duo Tasting Room in COLONIAL HOTEL, (855) 803-7461, INFO@GCLJ.COM,
and bedroom, neutral-toned wall coverings October. Guests can now sample limited WWW.GCLJ.COM
and state-of-the-art connectivity. The new suite production wines from Etrusca and Tonti
design features contemporary styled lighting Family Wines, crafted from Russian River MARINA DEL REY
and earth tones with pops of vibrant color. Valley old-vine Zinfandel grapes that are New Hotels Debut
The inviting theme carries through to the organically dry-farmed and aged in American
in Marina del Rey
lobby and atrium, including the hotel’s accent oak. Owned and operated by two generations
chandeliers, constellation-inspired wall décor of Christensen family, the Geyserville Inn, Courtyard by Marriott and a Residence Inn
behind the front desk and new fountain. surrounded by vineyards with views of the by Marriott will enter the Marina del Rey
Mayacamas Mountains, features 38 rooms hotel scene in early 2020, together offering
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: CHARAY COMPTON MORRIS,
EMBASSY SUITES LOS ANGELES DOWNEY, and three king suites, an outdoor pool as 288 total guest rooms, 1500 square feet of
(562) 299-1620, CHARAY.COMPTONMORRIS@HILTON.COM,
well as on-site dining and catering. Guests meeting space, a shared lobby, waterfront
WWW.LOSANGELESDOWNEY.EMBASSYSUITES.COM
can dine under the oak trees on the fountain restaurant, outdoor bars, second-level outdoor
patio, on the live jasmine deck, or at the bar. terrace with marina views, fitness center, 28-
foot wide-pedestrian waterfront promenade
MEDIA CONTACT: SARAH DANIEL, MCCUE PR,
(213) 545-7446, SARAH@MCCUEPR.COM,
and a new public dock service. The 159-room
WWW.MCCUEPR.COM Courtyard by Marriott will cater to business
PUBLIC CONTACT: TASTING ROOM, GEYSERVILLE INN,
(707) 857-4343, INFO@GEYSERVILLEINN.COM,
WWW.GEYSERVILLEINN.COM
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travelers with offerings such as free, in-room PASO ROBLES SAN DIEGO
desks and a variety of spaces for meetings and Oxford Corporate InterContinental San Diego
individual use. Next door at the six-story 129-
room Residence Inn by Marriott, larger suites Announces Opening of Unveils New Rooftop
and penthouses designed for extended-stay Oxford Suites Paso Robles Lounge
guests will feature personal kitchens, separate The brand-new, five-story Oxford Suites In September the InterContinental San
living room areas, in-suite workspaces and Paso Robles recently opened, featuring 101 Diego hotel debuted its newest food and
wraparound decks overlooking the marina. suites, including extended stay and pet- beverage concept, Layover, located on the
MEDIA CONTACT: KAT JACOB, MARINA DEL REY friendly rooms. This property features an hotel’s fourth floor rooftop. This outdoor
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU,
on-site bistro, a fitness center, electric vehicle lounge offers sweeping views of the sea and
(310) 306-9900, KJACOB@VISITMARINADELREY.COM,
WWW.VISITMARINADELREY.COM chargers, pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and the downtown skyline, allowing guests
PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITORS CENTER, MARINA meeting rooms with on-site catering services. an inspiring place to dine—either at the
DEL REY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU,
Complimentary amenities include a full hot bar or lounge with Adirondack chairs
(424) 526-7900, INFO@VISITMARINADELREY.COM,
WWW.VISITMARINADELREY.COM breakfast buffet, evening reception, high- surrounding several fire pits. The venue
speed wireless internet and free parking. Once name nods to the four visible airfields, past
PASO ROBLES home to the California Almond Orchards, and present—the USS Midway flight deck,
Inc. processing plant, which was fully the US Coast Guard air station, US North
Martin Resorts Launches operational when Paso Robles was known as Island Naval station and San Diego airport.
The Piccolo Luxury Hotel “Almond Capital of the World,” the hotel pays MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: SARAH WEINBERG-SCALO,
The Piccolo—Paso Robles’ latest luxury homage to this storied history in its design. SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY, (619) 557-2838,
SWEINBERG@SANDIEGO.ORG, WWW.SANDIEGO.ORG
hotel—debuted downtown on Oct. 16, MEDIA CONTACT: ADAM JOHNS, OXFORD CORPORATE,
2019, elevating the wine country boutique (541) 382-2188, ADAMJ@OXFORDSUITES.COM,
WWW.OXFORDSUITES.COM SAN DIEGO
experience. While the charming brick
exterior nods playfully to its adjacent historic
PUBLIC CONTACT: CHANCE JORGENSEN, OXFORD
SUITES, (805) 237-0305, CHANCEJ@OXFORDSUITES.COM,
Hilton San Diego Airport/
sister property, the Paso Robles Inn, the WWW.OXFORDSUITESPASOROBLES.COM
Harbor Island Gets Multi-
resemblance stops there. Inside, The Piccolo
looks optimistically at the future, reflecting SAN DIEGO
Million-Dollar Makeover
The Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island,
the vision of a Paso Perfected. The property New TownePlace
offers a variety of communal spaces—like The located on scenic San Diego Bay, launched
Piper Wine Lounge with personal wine storage
Suites Debuts Near 211 upgraded guestrooms after a multi-
lockers—and sexy, urban loft style rooms with Liberty Station million-dollar renovation in April. Along with
modern conveniences such as fiberoptic, mobile The new TownePlace Suites by Marriott, San interior updates, the modern guestrooms and
check-in, keyless entry, streaming services, Diego Airport | Liberty Station opened in suites all feature waterfront views, offering a
and more. The Piccolo boasts 23 Luxury King August, offering 222 rooms—all with kitchen balcony or patio with comfortable outdoor
Rooms and an exclusive two-room suite, The units and Weber grills on the patio. The seating. The hotel’s location offers easy access
Somm Suite, with floor-to-ceiling windows. Navy-inspired, custom-built hotel provides to watersports and marina activities.
Guestrooms feature high tray ceilings, wide- complimentary hotel amenities, including a MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: SARAH WEINBERG-SCALO,
planked dark wooden floors, brick accent walls daily hot breakfast and shuttle service that SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY, (619) 557-2838,
SWEINBERG@SANDIEGO.ORG, WWW.SANDIEGO.ORG
and custom touches by local artisans, such stops in Downtown, Liberty Station, San
as made-to-order chandeliers by Hans Duus, Diego International Airport and Old Town,
nightstands and dressers by Janine Stone of San Diego. The property also includes a 24-
If You Give a Girl a Saw and air plants by hour fitness center and guest laundry facilities.
Lauren Dunn of Dunn Gardens. The hotel
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: SARAH WEINBERG-SCALO,
also features the Central Coast’s only Moët SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY, (619) 557-2838,
& Chandon Champagne vending machine SWEINBERG@SANDIEGO.ORG, WWW.SANDIEGO.ORG
and Paso Robles’ only rooftop lounge, Tetto.
MEDIA CONTACT: MARGOT BLACK, BLACK INK PR,
MARGOT@BLACKINKPR.COM, (323) 376-6787,
WWW.BLACKINKPR.COM
PUBLIC CONTACT: RECEPTION, THE PICCOLO, THE
PICCOLO, (805) 226-5141, INFO@THEPICCOLO.COM,
WWW.THEPICCOLO.COM
WHAT’S NEW IN CALIFORNIA WINTER 2019–20205
SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO SARATOGA
Sheraton Fisherman’s The InterContinental Inn at Saratoga Boutique
Wharf Completes San Francisco Debuts Hotel Joins Tapestry by
$30 Million Overhaul New Updates Hilton Collection
Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf recently debuted Following an extensive renovation, the The Inn at Saratoga will become the first
a $30 million property redesign which includes luxurious InterContinental San Francisco Tapestry by Hilton in California this January.
a reconfigured lobby and bar and upgrades to recently unveiled its redone Michelin- The inn, which underwent a full refurbishment
all 531 guest rooms and suites. The hotel now starred Luce restaurant, lobby level Bar in fall 2019, now boasts a new bar, The Heid.
boasts the area’s first and only Marriott Club 888 and Presidential Suite. Chef Daniel Named after local Saratoga architect legend
Lounge experience with combined lobby and Corey remains at the helm of Luce, serving Warren Heid, the bar serves seasonal social
bar concept. The renovation included the new a menu of seasonal flavors. Bar 888 offers a bites, classic cocktails, and local wine and
Northpoint Bar & Restaurant in the lobby, variety of specialty cocktails, culinary action beer in a charming creekside setting. The
where guests can sip craft cocktails and local station and a communal dining table with Silicon Valley property overlooks Wildwood
wines and beers while noshing on local seafood. gold and brass cladding adorning the space. Park and Saratoga Creek, and offers easy
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: LALIT KHANNA, SHERATON
The expansive, two-story Presidential Suite access to local wineries, Hakone Estate
FISHERMAN’S WHARF, (415) 627-6552, now features private terraces with sweeping and Gardens and downtown Saratoga.
LALIT.KHANNA@SHERATONATTHEWHARF.COM,
cityscapes, elegant dining room and living MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: BINA ROY DESAI, INN AT
WWW.MARRIOTT.COM/SFOSI
room, powder room, and master suite. SARATOGA, (408) 666-1022, BINA@INNATSARATOGA.COM,
WWW.INNATSARATOGA.COM
SAN FRANCISCO MEDIA CONTACT: LAURIE ARMSTRONG, SAN FRANCISCO
TRAVEL, (415) 974-6900, LAURIE@SFTRAVEL.COM,
The Clift Royal Sonesta WWW.SFTRAVEL.COM TRUCKEE
Hotel Gets Major Facelift PUBLIC CONTACT: NATHALIE GILLER, CINCH PR,
(805) 705-9060, NATHALIEG@CINCHPR.COM,
Marriott SpringHill Suites
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, a century-
WWW.CINCHPR.COM
Coming to Truckee
old gem located blocks from San Francisco’s Located within walking distance of historic
SAN FRANCISCO
Union Square, recently launched a massive downtown Truckee, the new 114-room Marriott
reimagination project set for completion in New Mantel Bar Takes the SpringHill Suites Hotel aims to open by the end
January 2020. The design will embrace the Stage at Hotel Zeppelin of December 2019. The Marriott—Truckee’s
hotel’s storied past while creating modern first new hotel property since the early 2000s,
touches, including a noticeably brighter The Hotel Zeppelin’s new Mantel Bar, an
intimate lounge with seating nestled by the is located at the Coburn Crossing development.
look, new furniture and upper-level cutouts The hotel will feature an exercise room,
that will suffuse the space with light. All lobby’s gothic fireplace, offers live music
performances, from progressive acoustic pool room, small market, prep kitchen with
guest rooms and suites will feature a refined breakfast center and a meeting room. A paved
neutral palette to promote a handcrafted sounds to rock ’n’ roll. The lounge evokes a
historic San Francisco speakeasy and amplifies pedestrian/bike path will connect the hotel
look, while the Redwood Room will sport a to 26 miles of paths in and around Truckee.
refreshed décor that preserves its ambiance. the hotel’s counter-culture spirit. Hotel
Other updates include a new general session Zeppelin also regularly partners with Sofar MEDIA CONTACT: JESSICA WEAVER, JVP
COMMUNICATIONS, (530) 448-6981,
space with two-story, floor-to-ceiling Sounds, a global community which curates JESSICA@JVPCOMMUNICATIONS.COM,
windows, a new restaurant and revamped secret, invite-only gigs in unique spaces, WWW.TRUCKEE.COM
façade and Spanish Suite events space. from living rooms and churches to hoodie PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, VISIT TRUCKEE,
shops and fancy furniture showrooms. (530) 587-2757, INFO@TRUCKEE.COM, WWW.TRUCKEE.COM
MEDIA CONTACT: EMILY POLSBY, CHALKBOARD
COMMUNICATIONS, (510) 912-3386, MEDIA CONTACT: TRACY MOORE, GLODOW NEAD
EMILY@CHALKBOARDCOMM.COM, COMMUNICATIONS, (415) 394-6500,
WWW.CHALKBOARDCOMM.COM TRACY@GLODOWNEAD.COM, WWW.GLODOWNEAD.COM
PUBLIC CONTACT: JILL PLEMONS, THE CLIFT ROYAL PUBLIC CONTACT: AARON FEENY, VICEROY,
SONESTA, (415) 929-2365, JPLEMONS@SONESTA.COM, (415) 447-6931,
WWW.SONESTA.COM AARON.FEENEY@VICEROYHOTELGROUP.COM,
WWW.VICEROYHOTELGROUP.COM
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TRUCKEE YOUNTVILLE Guests can enjoy their meal at picnic tables,
Village at Northstar Brews Bardessono Introduces couches with coffee tables, high top tables
and traditional dining tables, and play games
Up Bourbon Pub Tahoe New Luxury Villas from large-format checkers and pinball to Skee
Award-winning MINA Group and partner The new Maple Grove Villas at Bardessono Ball. The décor mixes materials and elements
Vail Resorts will soon unveil Bourbon Pub at offer a grand respite for guests seeking more from different eras, including Craftsman
Lake Tahoe’s premier Northstar California space with elite experiences. Guests can rent toolboxes, antique newspaper prints, old closet
Resort. Set to debut by December 2019 for the villas—Flint, Jasper and Quartole— doors repurposed into tables and a shipping
the forthcoming ski season, Bourbon Pub individually or as a three-bedroom retreat. container converted into an indoor pizzeria.
will bring reinvented pub fare in an exciting Each villa boasts a stately living room, king MEDIA CONTACT: SHANNON CROSBY,
and approachable environment at the base bedroom, spa bathrooms and courtyard, while WAGSTAFF MEDIA & MARKETING, (323)430-8420,
of the Big Springs Gondola. The eatery will the center villas offer a spacious dining room SCROSBY@WAGSTAFFWORLDWIDE.COM,
WWW.VISITCARLSBAD.COM
serve lunch and dinner daily—providing post- for entertaining. The accommodations feature PUBLIC CONTACT: SAM ROSS, VISIT CARLSBAD,
ski drinks, bites, and entertainment in the natural, earth-infused décor and refined (800) 227-5722, SROSS@VISTCARLSBAD.COM,
winter months, and a dining venue to enjoy Napa Valley experiences, such as personalized WWW.VISITCARLSBAD.COM
in spring, summer, and fall. To pair with the docent services. From making reservations
elevated pub menu, the beverage program and arranging exclusive tastings, to booking CONCORD
will encompass MINA interpretations of on-property experiences, Docents open the Concord’s Food Scene
classic cocktails, locally inspired craft beer, door to an insider’s interaction with Napa
and domestic wine served by the glass. Valley’s renowned culture. Guests who reserve
Sizzles with New Offerings
all three villas get access to a Bardessono The food scene in Concord, located in east San
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: LANI VAILL, MINA GROUP,
(949) 378-7802, LVAILL@MINAGROUP.NET, Lexus to explore wine country in style. Francisco Bay and already serving 25 different
WWW.MICHAELMINA.NET global cuisines, will soon offer a wave of new
MEDIA CONTACT: HANNAH LAMBERT, THE MAYFIELD
GROUP, (850) 421-9007, HLAMBERT@MAYFIELDPR.COM, eateries. Slated to open in winter 2019, the
VACAVILLE WWW.MAYFIELDPR.COM Yum Squared restaurant in downtown will
Hyatt Place Hotel PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, offer Thai food, and this spring Doppio Zero
BARDESSONO HOTEL & SPA, (707)204-6000,
in the Veranda Shopping Center promises
Opens in Vacaville EVENTS@BARDESSONO.COM, WWW.BARDESSONO.COM
top-notch Neapolitan pizza and Southern
The new pet-friendly Hyatt Place Vacaville— Italian cuisine. Brazilian steakhouse Texas
the first Hyatt built in Solano County— de Brazil will serve grilled meats at the center
features 136 rooms, including seven suites. this summer. The Kick N’ Mule, expected to
Each room offers a work desk and ergonomic debut by summer 2020 at the Clayton Valley
chair, along with a cozy corner sofa bed. Shopping Center, will serve today’s sports
Guests can enjoy amenities such as a 24/7 fan with more than 25 Moscow Mules, HD
fitness center, 525-square foot meeting room, TV’s throughout and anticipated favorites
pool, coffee and cocktail bars, and a 24/7 CULINARY such as a Jalapeno Burger and San Francisco
marketplace with meals freshly prepared at Crab Melt. Also coming mid-year MOC
any time of day. The spacious rooms, ranging Crawfish in downtown will offer Cajun-
CARLSBAD
from 336 to 713 square feet, also feature an style seafood and Vietnamese cuisine.
energy efficient design, including a keycard Windmill Food Hall MEDIA CONTACT: ELAINE SCHROTH, VISIT CONCORD,
slot that turns the lights on or off when Heats Up Carlsbad’s (925) 685-1181, ESCHROTH@VISITCONCORDCA.COM,
guests insert or remove their room keys. WWW.VISITCONCORDCA.COM
Culinary Scene PUBLIC CONTACT: SHERI NELSON, THE MARKETING SHOP,
MEDIA CONTACT: ALAINA GJERTSEN, VISIT VACAVILLE, (415) 307-1359, SHERI@WELCOMETOTHESHOP.COM,
(202) 420-8234, ALAINA@VISITVACAVILLE.COM, Carlsbad’s first food hall opened in September WWW.WELCOMETOTHESHOP.COM
WWW.VISITVACAVILLE.COM
2019, featuring over a dozen vendors serving
PUBLIC CONTACT: MELYSSA LAUGHLIN, VISIT VACAVILLE,
dishes from poke and street tacos to lobster,
(707) 450-0500, MELYSSA@VISITVACAVILLE.COM,
WWW.VISITVACAVILLE.COM fries, grilled cheese and rolled ice cream. The
new Windmill Food Hall, located in an iconic
roadside windmill landmark off Interstate
5 near LEGOLAND Resort, provides an
eclectic and bustling concept with a full-service
indoor-outdoor bar surrounded by upholstered
chair stools and ample outdoor seating.
WHAT’S NEW IN CALIFORNIA WINTER 2019–20207
HEALDSBURG and mountain views. Winemaker Steve Law NAPA
Baca Wines Opens guides guests through a flight of limited- Bouchaine Vineyards Rolls
production Syrah, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon
Healdsburg Tasting Room Blanc, made with grapes from vineyards in the Out New Visitor Center
Wine lovers can pair great wines with cooler, fog-blanketed areas of Sonoma County. In October Bouchaine Vineyards opened its
panoramic vineyard views and top-notch MEDIA CONTACT: STEVE LAW, MACLAREN WINE,
new 5,000-square-foot visitor center, designed
artwork in Baca Wines’ new tasting room in (707) 833-0101, STEVE@MACLARENWINE.COM, in a semi-circle to maximize views of the
Healdsburg. The winery, whose name means WWW.MACLARENWINE.COM
vineyards, surrounding hills, San Francisco
PUBLIC CONTACT: TASTING ROOM, MACLAREN
“berry” in Latin, sources Zinfandel grapes COTTAGE, STEVE@MACLARENWINE.COM,
Bay and the 2,100-square-foot terrace. Cut
from some of California’s most noted growing WWW.MACLARENWINE.COM from one tree, the tasting room bar features
regions, crafting wines that reflect the unique reclaimed solid cypress slabs and provides an
places in which they are grown. Its new tasting MORRO BAY inviting view of the large terrace and Carneros
room offers flights of Baca wines, as well as region. The Copeland Room features a
wines from its winery partners, Walt and Hall.
Popular Morro Bay massive see-through fireplace built with stone
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: CAROL CHAPMAN, BACA
Brewery Opens Bigger from a nearby Napa Valley quarry, with a
WINES, (707) 721-8627, CCHAPMAN@BACAWINES.COM, Location large mantle made from reclaimed timbers.
WWW.BACAWINES.COM
The room seats up to 80 people, featuring a
The popular Three Stacks and a Rock
stunning 750-square-foot contemporary open-
HEALDSBURG Brewing Company recently remodeled and
design kitchen for food and wine education
moved into the former Morro Bay Aquarium
Dry Creek Vineyard site on the Embarcadero. The owner of
programs. Tours now begin at the visitor
center, including the Falconry Experience,
Launches New Farm Tour the brewery, which originally operated on
Happy Tails & Trails Dog Walks and more.
Dry Creek Vineyards visitors can now Main Street in North Morro Bay, plans to
journey beyond the walls of the tasting operate at least three to five years at the 595 MEDIA CONTACT: MONTY SANDER, FULLER & SANDER
PR, (707) 253-8503, MONTY@FULLERANDSANDER.COM,
room and experience the biodiversity of Embarcadero space, and possibly beyond, WWW.FULLERANDSANDER.COM
the historic property on their new Farm as the Central Coast Aquarium continues PUBLIC CONTACT: ANNIE TRIMPE, BOUCHAINE
Tour. Guests ride in style through the estate to raise money for a new multi-million VINEYARDS, (707) 252-9065, ATRIMPE@BOUCHAINE.COM,
WWW.BOUCHAINE.COM
vineyards while delving into sustainable dollar aquarium facility at the same site.
farming practices, relishing the vineyard MEDIA CONTACT: SUSAN HARTZLER,
NAPA
MENTAL MARKETING, (818) 585-8641,
views, and getting a firsthand look at the
Dry Creek Habitat Restoration Project.
SHARTZLER@MENTALMARKETING.COM,
WWW.MENTALMARKETING.COM
Downtown Napa
The approximately two-hour tour for two PUBLIC CONTACT: JENNIFER LITTLE, MORRO BAY Welcomes New
to four people includes a tasting of wines TOURISM, (805) 225-1570, JLITTLE@MORROBAYCA.GOV,
Tasting Room
WWW.MORROBAY.ORG
from the very vineyards they explored.
Downtown Napa recently opened its latest
MEDIA CONTACT: SARA RATHBUN, DRY CREEK MORRO BAY tasting room across from the iconic Oxbow
VINEYARD, (707) 473-4728,
SARA@DRYCREEKVINEYARD.COM, Port House Restaurant Public Market. The new WALT Napa Oxbow
WWW.DRYCREEKVINEYARD.COM
boasts wines that span the West Coast’s
PUBLIC CONTACT: DARREN ABEL, DRY CREEK Opens on Embarcadero premier vineyard sites, offering guests the
VINEYARD, (707) 433-1000, EXT. 103,
CONCIERGE@DRYCREEKVINEYARD.COM,
Port House Restaurant, Morro Bay’s latest chance to experience its 1,000 Miles of Pinot
WWW.DRYCREEKVINEYARD.COM eatery to debut on the embarcadero, serves in a new location. New WALT programs at
California coastal cuisine with an Italian the venue include Root 101, where experts
KENWOOD flair—and signature steaks—as well as hand- deconstruct the dishes—curated for the
MacLaren Wine Debuts crafted cocktails such as the Calm Seas, tasting room and prepared by legendary Napa
Anchor Management and the Blackberry restaurant Carpe Diem—and delve into how
New Tasting Cottage Schooner. Located on the former site of Otter each individual element interacts with their
MacLaren Wine recently unveiled their Rock Café, the restaurant features a nautical Pinot Noir. In the new Chocolate Pairings
new tasting room in Kenwood, located on theme throughout, with waterfront seating, experience, guests taste Chardonnay and Pinot
the north end of Sonoma Valley. Guests at overstuffed couches and a beautiful bar. Noir from six different appellations, paired
MacLaren Cottage can savor wine at the MEDIA CONTACT: SUSAN HARTZLER, MENTAL with customized, locally sourced artisan
indoor farmhouse table or on the outdoor MARKETING, (818) 585-8641, SHARTZLER@ chocolates from chocolatier Chris Kollar.
MENTALMARKETING.COM, WWW.MENTALMARKETING.COM
wrap-around deck, taking in beautiful vineyard
PUBLIC CONTACT: JENNIFER LITTLE, MORRO BAY MEDIA CONTACT: OLGA VERKHOTINA, DOWNTOWN
TOURISM, (805) 225-1570, JLITTLE@MORROBAYCA.GOV, NAPA/AUGUSTINE AGENCY, (916) 960-2888,
WWW.MORROBAY.ORG OVERKHOTINA@AUGUSTINEAGENCY.COM,
WWW.DONAPA.COM
PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, WALT NAPA OXBOW,
(707) 721-8620, OVERKHOTINA@AUGUSTINEAGENCY.COM,
WWW.DONAPA.COM
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OLYMPIC VALLEY PALM SPRINGS SAN DIEGO
Restored ‘70s Tram Car New Roly China Fusion Upscale Pan Asian
Bar Warms Visitors at Debuts in Palm Springs American Eatery
Squaw Valley Restaurateur Chad Gardner just opened Roly Debuts Downtown
The Tram Car Bar, a restored 1970’s Squaw China Fusion, a bar and restaurant that brings San Diego’s downtown waterfront recently
Valley tram cabin, debuted in November on highly anticipated Chinese cuisine to Palm welcomed its latest upscale restaurant,
the Olympic House deck, serving drinks as the Springs. Inspired by Gardner’s husband Roly, Animae. This Pan Asian American eatery—the
Aerial Tram soars overhead. Skiers and riders an artist who created all the art inside, Roly latest culinary venue from Top Chef Brian
can duck into the cabin for beer, wine and a China Fusion offers a vibrant, whimsical and Malarkey’s collective—serves cuisine created
signature retro cocktail in the 7,000-pound refined dining experience. The space holds 150 by Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli, formerly
silver tram cabin, which nods to Squaw Valley’s guests and includes a pet-friendly patio with a of San Diego’s celebrated Urban Kitchen
storied past with its original logos and unique street-facing buddy bar, a main dining room, Group. The coal-fired menu utilizes a Josper
shape of the cabin. The quirky bar serves as a lounge that occasionally features a live DJ oven and Japanese robata grill to prepare large
an ideal après-ski photo opportunity with and a private dining room featuring a Chef’s format proteins like West Coast Wagyu, with
the iconic Tram Face in the background. Table, where up to 12 guests can taste Chef the finest raw seafoods presented as crudos.
DJ’s most exquisite offerings. Executive Chef Three menu standouts include: steelhead trout
MEDIA CONTACT: LIESL HEPBURN, SQUAW
VALLEY|ALPINE MEADOWS, (530) 452-7111,
DJ Cheek, formerly of TAO Los Angeles and poke with sea bean, daikon, shiso and plum
LHEPBURN@SQUAWALPINE.COM, TAO Las Vegas, creates traditional Chinese vinegar; tom yum mushrooms with burrata
WWW.SQUAWALPINE.COM
cuisine with a modern twist. Chef Yolanda and leek; and black garlic udon noodles with
PUBLIC CONTACT: ALEX SPYCHALSKY, SQUAW
VALLEY|ALPINE MEADOWS, (530) 584-6035, ALEX@
Cheek, an experienced dim sum chef and Chef lobster, chili, choy sum, bisque and espelette.
SQUAWALPINE.COM, WWW.SQUAWALPINE.COM DJ’s wife, prepares a Dim Sum Happy Hour
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: SARAH WEINBERG-SCALO,
as well as a Weekend Dim Sum Brunch. SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY, (619) 557-2838,
OXNARD MEDIA CONTACT: SARAH DANIEL, MCCUE PR,
SWEINBERG@SANDIEGO.ORG, WWW.ANIMAESD.COM
Oxnard Serves Up (213) 545-7446, SARAH@MCCUEPR.COM,
WWW.MCCUEPR.COM
SANTA MONICA
New Culinary Options PUBLIC CONTACT: CHAD GARDNER, GARDNER
HOSPITALITY GROUP, (760) 883-5333, Santa Monica’s Newest
Oxnard’s culinary options recently expanded CHAD@ROLYCHINAFUSION.COM,
with the opening of Vineyard Café near WWW.ROLYCHINAFUSION.COM Rooftop Restaurant Opens
the financial district. The new restaurant at Hotel Shangri-La
PETALUMA
offers a hearty breakfast menu, complete Santa Monica’s Hotel Shangri-La recently
with breakfast burritos, pastries, omelets The Bagel Mill unveiled Terrace at Onyx, a new rooftop
and cereals, and a smoothie bar for custom Debuts in Petaluma restaurant offering stunning ocean views.
drinks. Vineyard Cafe also offers lunch Guests enjoy an elevated al fresco dining
options such as hot and cold sandwiches, Artisan bakery and eatery Bagel Mill recently
experience featuring internationally inspired,
“grab-and-go” salads and low carb dishes. opened in Petaluma, serving a full breakfast
California cuisine prepared in the custom
Texas de Brazil Steakhouse also debuted at and lunch menu. The company’s bagel-making
wood-fired oven. The menu—created by
Riverpark, serving a variety of churrasco-style process takes more than 36 hours, resulting in a
Executive Chef Jessica Bedolla—sources
barbecue meats carved tableside on demand. bagel that is more nutritious, complex, and easier
seasonal ingredients from the Santa Monica
to digest. Bagel flavors include plain, poppy seed,
MEDIA CONTACT: JANIS FLIPPEN, OXNARD Farmers Market. The menu’s main attraction—
sesame, onion, garlic, everything, cinnamon
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, (805) 443-3724,
handcrafted pizzas—delight gluten-free, vegan
JANIS@JANISFLIPPENPR.COM, WWW.VISITOXNARD.COM raisin, marble rye, whole wheat, pizza, and pesto.
and paleo diners with three crust options,
PUBLIC CONTACT: BRITTNEY HENDRICKS, OXNARD Breakfast dishes include bagels with egg and
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, (805) 385-7545, including traditional, cauliflower and chicken.
INFO@VISITOXNARD.COM, WWW.VISITOXNARD.COM
cheese or classic lox, a seasonal frittata sandwich,
while lunch items range from egg salad, Vegan MEDIA CONTACT: TRINA HENDRY, KLICK X, (310) 818-9476,
TRINA@KLICKX.CO, WWW.KLICKX.CO
Dream, BLAT (a BLT with avocado) and
PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, HOTEL SHANGRI-LA,
pastrami Reuben, to spicy turkey club, and (310) 394-2791, RESERVATIONS@SHANGRILA-HOTEL.COM,
smoked trout salad—all served on a bagel. WWW.SHANGRILA-HOTEL.COM
Other menu items include a side salad, fruit
salad, potato salad, and bread and butter pickles.
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: GLENDA DOUGHERTY, THE
BAGEL MILL, (707) 981-8010, GLENDA@THEBAGELMILL.COM,
WWW.THEBAGELMILL.COM
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SANTA ROSA TORRANCE TRUCKEE
Belden Barns Winery Multi-Concept Brewery New Restaurants
Introduces Kids’ and Food Hall Debuts Open in Truckee
Scavenger Hunt in Torrance Openings: ROCO and Truckee Food Shop
While Mom and Dad taste wines at Belden Torrance recently welcomed its first multi- open in Truckee, CA. Truckee’s dining
Barns Farmstead & Winery, the kids can concept brewery and food hall. The Brews options recently expanded with the opening
borrow the winery’s scavenger-hunt-style Hall @ Del Amo features two breweries, four of ROCO, which serves traditional Mexican
“adventure” backpacks and wander the 55- restaurants and a full bar—all under one roof. cuisine and Japanese ramen in two unique
acre property in search of flora, fauna, and Breweries include: BUZZROCK Brewing Co., dining rooms and bars. On the eatery’s
random or whimsical items. Equipped with featuring craft-style beers with a rock and roll right side, one dining room and bar features
the backpacks, filled with field guides to vibe; and George Lopez Brewing Co.: Ta Loco Mission Trail influences in its design, while
local birds or insects, magnifying glasses, Cerveza, created in partnership with comedian Japan’s artistic history and vibrant street life
sketchpads, crayons, and a checklist of things George Lopez and featuring authentic transform the left dining room and bar. The
to find, kids can search for things like an Mexican-style beers. The new restaurant roster new Truckee Food Stop offers an eclectic, ever-
acorn, an owl pellet, a feather, something includes: Lopez’s Chingon Kitchen, featuring changing selection of on-the-go sandwiches,
heart-shaped, and more. Perched at 1,000 Mexican cuisine; Colin Cowherd Herd’s seasonal entrees and sides, housemade jams
feet on Sonoma Mountain, the Belden Barns Burger, launched with sports personality Colin and assorted desserts. truckeefoodshop.com
site boasts a long history of farming and Cowherd; Rock’N Fish Grill, known for its MEDIA CONTACT: JESSICA WEAVER,
hospitality dating back to the late 1800s. fresh seafood; and Chicken TWILI (The Way JVP COMMUNICATIONS FOR VISIT TRUCKEE,
(530) 448-6981, JESSICA@JVPCOMMUNICATIONS.COM,
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: TASTING ROOM, BELDEN
I Like It), serving classic fried-chicken dishes. WWW.TRUCKEE.COM
BARNS FARMSTEAD & WINERY, (415) 577-8552, PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITOR INFORMATION, VISIT
MEDIA CONTACT: OLGA VERKHOTINA, DISCOVER
INFO@BELDENBARNS.COM, WWW.BELDENBARNS.COM TRUCKEE, (530) 587-2757, INFO@TRUCKEE.COM,
TORRANCE/AUGUSTINE AGENCY, (916) 960-2888,
WWW.TRUCKEE.COM
OVERKHOTINA@AUGUSTINEAGENCY.COM,
WWW.DISCOVERTORRANCE.COM
SONOMA
PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, THE BREWS TUOLUMNE COUNTY
Palooza Restaurant Opens HALL, (310) 546-7800, KERRY@ZISLISGROUP.COM,
WWW.THEBREWSHALL.COM Tuolumne Debuts Two
Cornerstone Beer Garden
Trendy Restaurants
The folks who own the popular neighborhood TORRANCE
eatery Palooza Brewery & Gastropub in Known for its outdoor Yosemite mountain
New Taproom adventures, Tuolumne County also offers
Kenwood just opened the Palooza Beer Garden
& Eatery in Cornerstone Sonoma—home of Brews Up in Torrance on-trend dining options with its latest new
Sunset magazine’s outdoor kitchen and test Smog City Brewing Company recently restaurants. Historic downtown Sonora’s new
gardens, tasting rooms, and unique shops and unveiled its second Torrance taproom, Smog Independent Wine Co., a wine bar and bottle
galleries. The new family- and dog-friendly City West. Specializing in sour and classic shop owned by the local chef legend Eric
eatery features hyper-local foods and wine. The beers, the new venue offers 17 taps with up Davis and wine expert son Gardner, features
menu includes small plates with local cheeses, to seven experimental and sour brews not rotating small plate selections paired with the
salami, and black sesame hummus, as well as available at other locations. Smog City West wines. Drawing on his degree from Cal Poly
delicious sandwiches and burgers, hearty salads, features cozy pine wall art, a SoCal-meets- in wine and viticulture, Gardner curates wines
and assorted beverages including milkshakes. Japanese design concept and a long bar and that speak to the duo’s unique experiences and
lounge area for savoring brews and dishes interests. The Hotel Charlotte’s new restaurant,
MEDIA CONTACT: JEFF TYLER, PALOOZA
BREWERY & GASTROPUB, (707) 833-4000, guests can bring in from the nearby mall. Charlotte’s Tavern, boasts California fusion,
JEFF@PALOOZAFRESH.COM, WWW.PALOOZAFRESH.COM garden-to-table comfort dishes and a full
MEDIA CONTACT: OLGA VERKHOTINA, DISCOVER
PUBLIC CONTACT: HOST, PALOOZA BREWERY &
TORRANCE/AUGUSTINE AGENCY, (916) 960-2888,
bar overseen by an expert mixologist.
GASTROPUB, (707) 833-4000, INFO@PALOOZAFRESH.COM,
OVERKHOTINA@AUGUSTINEAGENCY.COM,
WWW.PALOOZAFRESH.COM MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: KATIE KIRKLAND, VISIT
WWW.DISCOVERTORRANCE.COM
TUOLUMNE COUNTY, (209) 533-4420,
PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, SMOG KATIE@GOTUOLUMNE.COM, WWW.VISITTUOLUMNE.COM
CITY BREWING COMPANY, (310) 791-1015,
LAURIE@SMOGCITYBREWING.COM,
WWW.DISCOVERTORRANCE.COM
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OAKLAND SAN DIEGO
Burning Man Exhibit Fires Maritime Museum Unveils
Up Oakland Museum of Vintage Postcard and
California Photography Exhibit
The Oakland Museum of California’s (OMCA) Maritime Museum of San Diego recently
ARTS & recently unveiled “No Spectators: The Art of opened its latest exhibit, “Wish You Were
ENTERTAINMENT Burning Man” exhibit featuring spectacular Here,” featuring vintage postcards and
artwork and large-scale installations from photography from around the globe that
LOS ANGELES one of the most widely celebrated cultural commemorate the seafaring experience
events in the world. The immersive and and preserve the region’s rich maritime
L.A. Cooks Up First
multisensory extends beyond the gallery walls heritage and historic connections with the
Mexican Culinary Museum into the Museum’s public spaces—including Pacific world. The show debuted Nov. 16
L.A. Plaza Cocina—the first museum and an OMCA-commissioned 40-foot-tall outdoor in the Compass and Gould Eddy Galleries
teaching kitchen dedicated to Mexican temple by internationally-acclaimed sculptor aboard the national historic landmark, the
food—will soon debut in downtown L.A.’s David Best. The exhibit—running through 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley. The exhibit
Olvera Street at LA Plaza Village. The multi- February 16, 2020—also shows commissioned I, which runs through May 2020, includes
disciplinary venue—set to open winter 2020— works, jewelry, gifts, costumes, “mutant” a brilliant collection of black-and-white
will celebrate and educate visitors on Mexico’s vehicles, sculptures, photography, ephemera, international Ports of Call photography and
culinary heritage, from its indigenous roots paintings, artifacts and special programming. the chance for guests to design their own
to its contemporary interpretations, through MEDIA CONTACT: ALLIE NEAL, VISIT OAKLAND,
vintage postcard to snail mail to friends.
an array of exhibitions, cooking classes, (510) 208-0529, ALLIE@VISITOAKLAND.COM,
MEDIA CONTACT: THERESA SMULLEN, MARITIME
WWW.VISITOAKLAND.COM,
lectures, workshops, and culinary festivals. MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO, (619) 234-9153,
PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITOR CENTER, VISIT OAKLAND, TSMULLEN@SDMARITIME.ORG, WWW.SDMARITIME.ORG
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: MICHELLE CASSIDY, (510) 839-9000, VISIT@VISITOAKLAND.COM,
PUBLIC CONTACT: GENER AUSTRIA, MARITIME
LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD, WWW.VISITOAKLAND.COM
MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO, (619) 234-9153,
(213) 236-2307, MCASSIDY@LATOURISM.ORG,
GAUSTRIA@SDMARITIME.ORG, WWW.SDMARITIME.ORG
WWW.DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM
SAN DIEGO
LOS ANGELES Natural History SAN JOSE
New Stadium Premieres Museum Launches Winchester Mystery House
in Hollywood 80 Free Guided Hikes Introduces Axe-Throwing
The 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium at Hollywood Now through June 2020, the San Diego and Escape Experiences
Park, scheduled to open summer 2020, will Natural History Museum hosts over 80 free Winchester Mystery House recently unveiled
house L.A.’s two NFL teams—the Los Angeles hikes led by citizen scientists and volunteers two exciting new experiences at its historic
Chargers and the 2019 NFC Conference known as the Canyoneers. Guides lead mid- property. The world-famous attraction literally
Champion, Los Angeles Rams. The state- week hikes throughout San Diego County, gives guests the axe with its axe-throwing
of-the-art, open-air stadium will host Super to destinations often crowded on weekends experience next to the stables. After signing
Bowl LVI in 2022, the College Football due to limited access, such as the Equestrian a waiver and getting coaching, guests 18 and
National Championship game in 2023, and Trail in Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve older can step back in time into the shoes of
the opening and closing ceremonies of the or Luelf Pond Preserve in Ramona. Some Sarah Winchester’s workers, who occasionally
2028 Olympics. The Taylor Swift concerts trails offer shorter hikes with little elevation entertained themselves by throwing axes at
on July 25-26 will usher in the venue, billed change—good for younger hikers—and some targets. The attraction also revealed its new
as the future of sports and entertainment. very flat and paved hikes perfect for strollers escape experience, the Houdini Themed
and anyone with a disability. Depending on Challenge Room, featuring puzzles inspired
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: MICHELLE CASSIDY,
LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD, the weather, hikers can see waterfalls on the by Houdini, who visited Sarah Winchester’s
(213) 236-2307, MCASSIDY@LATOURISM.ORG, Cibbets Flat to Kitchen Creek Falls hike and home in October 1924 with his wife, Bess,
WWW.DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM
the Green Valley Falls Loop. Hikes include during his nationwide spiritualism lecture
some of the most interesting geological areas tour. Although he had intended to debunk
in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, including
Fish Creek/Split Mountain and Canyon Sin
Nombre—perfect for slot canyon fans.
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: SARAH WEINBERG-SCALO,
SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY, (619) 557-2838,
SWEINBERG@SANDIEGO.ORG, WWW.SDNHM.ORG
WHAT’S NEW IN CALIFORNIA WINTER 2019–202011
the house’s haunted theories, he left with calf named Anusha, born August 29, 2019,
more questions than answers. The experience, with her mom on a Cart Tour or Caravan
designed by Paradox Escape Rooms, is in Safari. The public can view Edward and other
the mansion’s former Firearms Museum. animals on the park’s Instagram account.
MEDIA CONTACT: REGINA MERIL, CHARLES MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: SARAH WEINBERG-SCALO,
ZUKOW ASSOCIATES, (415) 296-0677, SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY, (619) 557-2838,
REGINAM@CHARLESZUKOW.COM,
WWW.CHARLESZUKOW.COM
FAMILY FUN SWEINBERG@SANDIEGO.ORG, WWW.SANDIEGO.ORG
PUBLIC CONTACT: JAKE GOSPODNETICH,
SAN DIEGO
WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE, (408) 247-2000,
FRESNO
INFO@WINCHESTERMYSTERYHOUSE.COM,
Children’s Museum
WWW.WINCHESTERMYSTERYHOUSE.COM
Fresno Zoo Launches
Unveils New Tot Studio
SIMI VALLEY
New Behind-the-Scenes
The New Children’s Museum recently
Discover Egypt’s Lost Encounter partnered with internationally acclaimed artist,
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo invites guests five designer and craftsperson Tanya Aguiñiga to
Cities in Conejo Valley
years of age and older to get a little wild create a reimagined Tot Studio. The new studio
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and with the attraction’s latest behind-the-scenes space, tikitiko, allows toddlers and caregivers
Museum, perched on a mountaintop with encounter. The new Gills and Thrills program to make meaningful experiential connections
sweeping views of Conejo Valley, recently lets visitors join zookeepers to get up close and around abstract, animal-shaped forms covered
unveiled its Egypt’s Lost Cities exhibit, which personal with white-spotted bamboo sharks. in colorful, soft and furry textiles. The
runs through April 12, 2020. The exhibit, During the experience, guests can nurse sensory-based experiences aim to stimulate
included with admission, showcases more than sharks in the Stingray Bay pool and learn what brain development, motor skills and social
250 of authentic artifacts, including three it takes to care for the sharks and rays. The interaction for the museum’s youngest visitors,
colossal 16-foot sculptures of an Egyptian intimate experience, limited to two guests in who can explore, touch, hug, and engage
pharaoh, a queen, and a god. The show also the pool, lasts an hour and costs $75 per person with the elements in the studio, as well as
features the Stele de Ptolemy VIII Euergetes for members and $90 for non-members. learn social skills while they engage with each
II, an 18-ton monolith on display the first other. The space also features rotating hands-
MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: BRANDY GAMONING,
time in the United States. To help tell the FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO, (559) 498-5936, on learning experiences to nurture lifelong
story of these ancient lost cities, the exhibit BGAMONING@FRESNOCHAFFEEZOO.ORG,
developmental skills and family bonding.
WWW.FRESNOCHAFFEEZOO.ORG
also includes ancient Egyptian artifacts
MEDIA CONTACT: TONI ROBIN, TRPR SAN DIEGO,
from museums in Cairo and Alexandria. (858) 483-3918, TR@TRPRSANDIEGO.COM,
SAN DIEGO
WWW.TRPRSANDIEGO.COM
MEDIA CONTACT: OLGA VERKHOTINA, VISIT CONEJO
VALLEY/AUGUSTINE AGENCY, (916) 960-2888, San Diego Zoo Safari Park PUBLIC CONTACT: THE NEW CHILDRENS MUSEUM,
OVERKHOTINA@AUGUSTINEAGENCY.COM, (619) 233-8792, INFO@THINKPLAYCREATE.ORG WWW.
WWW.CONEJO.COM Introduces New Rhino Calf THINKPLAYCREATE.ORG
PUBLIC CONTACT: VISITOR SERVICES, RONALD REAGAN
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, (805) 577-4066,
San Diego Zoo Safari Park guests can now
SAN FRANCISCO
VISITORSERVICES@REAGANFOUNDATION.ORG, meet its latest resident, Edward the baby
WWW.REAGANFOUNDATION.ORG
southern white rhinoceros. Born in July, the The Escape Game
calf weighed 148 pounds at birth and tipped San Francisco Debuts
the scales at 243 pounds within a month.
This calf, created by artificial insemination, The Escape Game San Francisco recently
represents a critical step in the organization’s opened in the Financial District, offering
ongoing work to help genetically recover the a unique, non-franchised escape room
northern white rhino, a distant subspecies with experience, featuring games and themes that
only two remaining on Earth—both female. go beyond the typical lock and key designs.
All the rhinos at the park’s Nikita Kahn Rhino The family friendly escape rooms, designed to
Rescue Center live off-exhibit, so guests can engage all five senses—such as smelling spices
only see them on a behind-the-scenes tour, or to decipher a clue, or knocking on scenery
when they hang in the exhibit yard. Visitors to reveal the next step, features a variety of
can also see the greater one-horned rhino games. The Prison Break game lets guests,
wrongfully sentenced to life without parole,
attempt an escape, while the Gold Rush invites
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participants to find a greedy gold prospector’s OLYMPIC VALLEY SAN FRANCISCO
hidden stash. In another intriguing game, Alpenglow Expeditions to Salesforce Transit
The Heist, guests try to recover a masterpiece
recently stolen inside a prestigious art museum. Launch New Backcountry Center Reopens
All games encourage teamwork to escape. Adventures San Francisco’s Salesforce Transit Center and
MEDIA CONTACT: TARA SHAFFERNOCKER, THE ESCAPE Alpenglow Expeditions will soon introduce Salesforce Park reopened in late 2019. The
GAME, (415) 940-7808, TARA@THEESCAPEGAME.COM,
two new winter adventure activities for the rooftop of the public transit center features a
WWW.THEESCAPEGAME.COM/SANFRANCISCO
2019-20 season. Based in The Village at Squaw 1,400-foot long, 5.4-acre public park stretching
PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES,
SAN FRANCISCO THE ESCAPE GAME, (415) 940-7808, Valley, the local mountain-guide service will four city blocks and featuring a wide range of
SANFRANCISCO@THEESCAPEGAME.COM,
lead half-day snowshoe tours through the activities and amenities, including an outdoor
WWW.THEESCAPEGAME.COM/SANFRANCISCO
beautiful Shirley Canyon starting Dec. 2019. amphitheater, gardens, trails, open grass
Also new this winter, skiers and riders looking areas, and a children’s play space. The park,
for a quick trip to the next secret stash can with 600 trees and 16,000 plants, offers free,
explore the backcountry in a single run, using year-round events and activities—from dance
the chairlifts at Squaw Valley to check out parties, concerts and fitness classes to free yoga,
unexplored terrain and untracked powder. crafts and games. Visitors can also find a wine
and beer garden in the park and food trucks
MEDIA CONTACT: SEAN KRISTL,
ALPENGLOW EXPEDITIONS, (877) 873-5376,
below. A privately-operated gondola, free and
SEAN@ALPENGLOWEXPEDITIONS.COM, open to the public, carries visitors directly to
OUTDOOR WWW.ALPENGLOWEXPEDITIONS.COM
the park from Mission and Fremont streets.
RECREATION PUBLIC CONTACT: MAGGIE ESHBAUGH,
ALPENGLOW EXPEDITIONS, (877) 873-5376, MEDIA/PUBLIC CONTACT: CHRISTINE FALVEY,
MAGGIE@ALPENGLOWEXPEDITIONS.COM, TRANSBAY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY, (415) 597-4620,
WWW.ALPENGLOWEXPEDITIONS.COM CHRISTINE.FALVEY@SFGOV.ORG,
HOMEWOOD
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Homewood Mountain OLYMPIC VALLEY
Resort Expands New Treeline Cirque
TRUCKEE
Snowmaking & Tahoe Pyramid
Chairlift Takes Flight
Grooming Capabilities Trail Now Complete
at Alpine Meadows
New access to water resources will double The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail just launched,
The new $10 million Treeline Cirque chairlift allowing hikers and bikers to walk and ride with
Homewood Mountain Resort’s snowmaking
will debut at Alpine Meadows this winter spectacular views from Tahoe City through
capabilities this season, making it possible
season. This detachable, high-speed quad chair Truckee, down to Reno and all the way to
to open more terrain earlier and ensure a
transports skiers and riders from base area to Pyramid Lake. Following the entire length of the
high quality snow surface all season long.
the Sherwood ridge in five minutes. The lift will Truckee River, the 114-mile trail descends more
Homewood’s PistenBully winch cat offers
feature a mid-station for quick access to some than 2,000 feet, using a combination of existing
high performance snow grooming with lower
of Alpine’s best low-to-intermediate terrain. dirt and paved roads, bike paths, historic roads
fuel consumption, efficiently maintaining
From the top terminal, skiers and riders can and new sections of trail and bridges. One of the
the resort’s most well-trafficked trails with
drop into expert terrain on the frontside or million-dollar views comes from the difficult-to
low emissions that comply with EPA Tier 4
venture into the back bowls of Sherwood, which construct 600-foot boardwalk—attached to a
standards. The resort also launched a new “Easy
boast the resort’s best views of Lake Tahoe. The rock known as “Hogback”—which overlooks the
as 1-2-3” program where skiers and boarders
protected alignment of Treeline Cirque makes it river’s “Jaws” section, a notable rafting obstacle.
ages 13 and up get rewarded with a 2019/20
favorable in high winds and inclement weather,
Season Pass after completing the lessons. MEDIA CONTACT: JESSICA WEAVER,
and the rapid access from the base area will JVP COMMUNICATIONS, (530) 448-6981,
MEDIA CONTACT: LISA NIGON, HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN dramatically improve the skier experience. JESSICA@JVPCOMMUNICATIONS.COM,
RESORT, (530) 584-6859, LNIGON@SKIHOMEWOOD.COM, WWW.TRUCKEE.COM
WWW.SKIHOMEWOOD.COM MEDIA CONTACT: LIESL HEPBURN, SQUAW VALLEY|ALPINE
PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, VISIT TRUCKEE,
PUBLIC CONTACT: JESS WEAVER, JVP COMMUNICATIONS, MEADOWS, (530) 452-7111,
(530) 587-2757, INFO@TRUCKEE.COM, WWW.TRUCKEE.COM
(530) 448-6981, JESSICA@JVPCOMMUNICATIONS.COM, LHEPBURN@SQUAWALPINE.COM,
WWW.JVPCOMMUNICATIONS.COM WWW.SQUAWALPINE.COM
PUBLIC CONTACT: ALEX SPYCHALSKY, SQUAW
VALLEY|ALPINE MEADOWS, (530) 584-6035,
ALEX@SQUAWALPINE.COM, WWW.SQUAWALPINE.COM
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