Destinations

Palm Desert is chock full of nature, golf, tennis, shopping, and more. “California Live” visits the JW Marriott Palm Desert where you can find Frank Sinatra-inspired cocktails, romantic gondola rides, and the largest spa on the West Coast.

Check out Dani and Michaela’s Island Dream convo and make Fiji a reality. The Island Paradise is opening December 1st, and they’re looking for adventure seekers, honeymooners, families and YOU. Fiji is easy to get to, safe and there are special deals to help make your remote beach dream vacation a reality. (sponsored)

“California Live” visits Gilroy to see the largest bird in the world, the ostrich. We meet the owners of the Gilroy Ostrich Farm to learn about how the owners went from working in Silicon Valley to opening a farm. Plus, learn fun facts about the ostrich.

The Godfrey Hotel lifestyle chain, with properties in Chicago and Boston, just opened in Hollywood featuring four bars, a gastropub, and a 12,000 square foot rooftop (the largest rooftop in Hollywood). “California Live” checks out the hotel’s look and feel—a nod to Hollywood’s red carpet.

It’s been the backdrop for iconic films such as La La Land and The Terminator. Griffith Observatory was closed during the pandemic but it recently reopened and the director invited California Live Host Danielle Nottingham in to celebrate this true Hollywood treasure.

Eating fresh seafood alongside the ocean is our happy place. “California Live’ visits Pacifica Del Mar in San Diego to relax in the outdoor coastal setting and learn about the menu of fresh seafood dishes, including the secret to their famous salmon recipe.

Curtis Stone and his brother Luke have achieved their lifelong dream of opening an Australian pie shop, The Pie Room by Gwen. Gwen, their grandmother who lived on a farm outside of Melbourne, inspired the sweet and savory bakery featuring Cornish-style pastries, steamed dessert puddings, tarts, and more. “California Live” also hears about Stone&#82...

Discovering new ocean species can be a magical way to spend your weekends with family, friends, or on a romantic date. “California Live” tours the now open Birch Aquarium perched on the San Diego bluffs to explore and learn about its incredible habitats of fish. The aquarium is open this 4th of July weekend with extended hours until 7pm throughout....

The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa knows luxury. It has 10 acres of lush gardens, restaurants, and curated experiences such as high tea in the garden with tableside cocktails. “California Live” goes to experience the garden champagne concierge (AKA your own personal butler) to enjoy an array of healthy snacks and full flutes of bubbly.

To celebrate the father of her children, Kim Caldwell-Harvey spoils her husband with a romantic Father’s Day gondola ride through the canals of Naples, Long Beach. The Gondola Getaway offers an authentic Italian experience with venetian-inspired gondolas, pizza, wine, and your own personal gondolier. “California Live” learns the history of ho...

Seeing the city sites from the open top of a GoCar is already a San Francisco must-do, but now GoCar Tours has created a vehicle that is all-electric and can really pick up speed. “California Live” takes it out for a ride through San Francisco’s beautiful iconic spots including a windy ride over Golden Gate Bridge.

A museum of donuts is not just a childhood dream, it’s now a reality. For National Donut Day “California Live” checks out the Donut Life Museum in Westminster which features an innovative collection of all things donuts. We learn about the museum’s “circle of life” philosophy (inspired by the donut’s shape) and fun facts like how donuts...

What used to be an observation deck has now turned into a Mediterranean tapas style restaurant with the most spectacular views of Los Angeles, and that’s an understatement. “California Live” is one of the first to visit 71Above’s new outdoor dining space which sits 900 feet above ground level. Now that’s an experience for a post-pandemic outing....