The Suite Duo

Experiences

Beyond the hotels — the places we eat, explore, and wander together across Southern California and beyond.

Destinations

Joshua Tree day

Joshua Tree

Desert paths, iconic trees, and star-filled nights. A favorite escape.

Berkeley and San Francisco views

Berkeley & San Francisco

Campanile climb, Bay views, Black Sands Beach, and Chez Panisse.

Santa Monica coast

Santa Monica & LA

Coastal walks, Hollywood energy, and city nights.

Anaheim and Disneyland

Anaheim & Disneyland

Resort area stays and park days.

OC Fair ferris wheel

OC Fair

Lights, rides, and summer nights in Orange County.

Dodger Stadium

Dodger Stadium

Baseball nights in the Baseline Club.

Dining

Chez Panisse dinner

Chez Panisse

Berkeley. Salad, pasta, red wine, and a slow dinner.

Bar Cecil plate

Bar Cecil

Handwritten plates and a lively room.

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung

Soup dumplings and the classic experience.

Habana Costa Mesa

Habana, Costa Mesa

Cuban flavors in Orange County.

Flecha Cantina

Flecha Cantina

Huntington and Newport Beach locations.

Huntley Hotel penthouse

Penthouse at the Huntley

Santa Monica rooftop views and dinner.

Benihana Santa Monica

Benihana Santa Monica

Teppanyaki nights.

Kava Cafe Santa Monica

Kava Cafe, Santa Monica

Coffee and calm in Santa Monica.

Other Moments

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Architecture, narrative art, and a striking new museum experience.

Thrift finds

Thrifting

Lauren’s House in Costa Mesa, Goodwill, and estate sales in Laguna. Bria’s favorite finds.