Locale Magazine

1 week ago | localemagazine.com | Rachael Mamane

Renaissance Esmeralda Has Everything You Need for a Sun-Drenched Family VacationEat, sleep, beach, repeat may be the SoCal motto, but if you and your family are craving a little sun and pool time this summer, we know just the place. Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells is a desert oasis brimming with amenities and activities perfect for a summertime escape. Imagine splashing in sparkling pools, enjoying dive-in movies with your kids and unwinding under the desert sky.

1 week ago | localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger

Orange Cream Mocktails, Crocs Collabs and Fizzy Nostalgia Await at This One-Day-Only Pop-UpStart your engines, soda lovers—LA’s beverage scene is about to get a bubbly upgrade. On Monday, May 12, the retro-futurist soda brand OLIPOP is rolling into town with something you’ve definitely never seen before: Los Angeles’ first-ever soda drive-thru—and yes, it’s as extra as it sounds (in the best way).

1 week ago | localemagazine.com | Erik Hale

Disney’s Bold New Vision for Residential Living Is Pure MagicAs the morning sun cast long shadows across the Coachella Valley, I arrived at Cotino—the first-ever Storyliving by Disney community in Rancho Mirage. The energy was electric, and for good reason: this wasn’t just another desert development. This was a bold new chapter in residential living.

1 week ago | localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger

Chef Rich Mead’s Latest Farm-to-Table Concept Pairs Fresh California Cuisine With the Magic of Descanso’s 150-Acre Garden HavenA new culinary chapter is taking root at one of Los Angeles’ most beloved botanical escapes. This spring, Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens will debut in La Cañada Flintridge, inviting visitors to dine among the oaks, camellias and seasonal blooms of Descanso’s 150-acre urban oasis.

2 weeks ago | localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger

All Aboard! This California Town Is Brimming With History and CultureKnown for its academic prowess and shady tree-lined streets, Claremont is SoCal’s small-town gem with a scholarly twist. Home to seven prestigious colleges and a vibrant downtown village, this city at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains is where vintage charm meets cultural cool. Think art museums, indie bookshops and enough elevated eats to satisfy any foodie’s bucket list.