California Luxury with Fitness Guru Gabrielle Reece

Set on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this upscale, ranch-style boutique hotel is 1.6 miles from the Henry Miller Memorial Library.  The rustic-chic, TV-free rooms, suites and tree-houses have private decks with mountain or ocean views, and wood-burning fireplaces. They also have free minibars and Wi-Fi, plus iPod docks. Some have indoor and outdoor spa pools.

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THE RITZ-CARLTON BACARA, SANTA BARBARA IS A DESTINATION FOR THOSE SEEKING RELAXATION, ROMANCE OR ADVENTURE The resort, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, sprawls across 78 acres with two natural beaches, lush gardens and a collection of amenities.

Founded in 1916, the Zoo has been an icon in San Diego for nearly 100 years—and an absolute must-see in Southern California. 

The Mammoth Mountain Lodging Collection offers four distinct hotel properties with a range of amenities including slopeside, family friendly and luxury options.

Since first opening to the public in 1938, the Malibu Pier has drawn fishermen to enjoy the bounty of the sea.  A fantastic fishing experience can be had right from the deck of the pier.  In summer, the season peaks with halibut, thresher shark & bat rays while corbina & mackerel are year round catches.  Whether a lifetime fisherman or a first timer, the pier offers an authentic ocean fishing experience.  

Hi! I’m Helene. I started Malibu Farm a few years ago, doing cooking classes, and farm dinners out of my home and in my back yard. I now have a casual counter service cafe at the end of the Malibu Pier and a full service restaurant and bar at the beginning of the pier

Zuma Beach is right next to Malibu, right next to Westward Beach, and right next to the Dume.  Everything for an exciting day out whether you want to climb a rock, surf, swim or just relax in the sun.  Check out the nearby restaurants for full sit-down meals with great views over the sea.  Hike the ridge, or watch the Dolphins and Seals.  It's all hear at your beach, Zuma Beach!

Neptune’s Net is a Landmark! Over the decades, Malibu and the Pacific Coast Highway have changed and evolved. Surfing, sight-seeing, and celebrity spotting have remained a staple of the Malibu experience. At Neptune’s Net, you can experience Malibu in its natural state. 

Stretching for more than 30 miles along the Pacific and Highway One, Malibu has achieved almost mythological status among California beach towns. Hollywood stars and top athletes live in oceanfront homes here, under an elegant veil of privacy on long strands of beach, and enjoy front-row seats for surfing and unforgettable sunsets.

World renowned “waterman” Laird Hamilton is known as the guiding genius of crossover board sports, and is largely considered the primary influence behind many surfing innovations, including tow-in surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and hydrofoil boarding.

Gabrielle Allyse Reece is an American professional volleyball player, sports announcer, fashion model and actress.

In California, luxury is personal and unburdened by stuffy or staid traditions. Its culture embraces a relaxed approach to the elevated that is free of pretense, but full of passion, enthusiasm, and discovery. Follow along as three well-known residents explain why Californian luxury is more than an experience—it’s a state of mind.

The former volleyball champion and model—now an author and fitness guru—shares her California favorites.