Small beachside town seeks developer with the right touch
The Port San Luis Harbor District has released a request for proposals from qualified companies interested in taking on the redevelopment of the 32-acre RV resort and campground known as Harbor Terrace.
Caruso pushes forward with scaled-back Miramar plans
Los Angeles real estate magnate Rick Caruso is amending his plans for the multimillion-dollar revival of Miramar Beach Resort & Bungalows in Montecito to include a little more shrinkage. Caruso Affiliated received approval for the hotel in March 2011 after a years-long hearing process in which Seinfeld actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, a neighbor of the Read More →
Pacific Hospitality plans multimillion-dollar facelift for Bacara
The 360-room Bacara Resort & Spa is slated to undergo a multimillion-dollar top-to-bottom renovation in coming years.
Chumash winemaker brings European training to tribe’s new enterprise
The nation’s only Native American winemaker is a young woman from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians who was ready for the challenge when the tribe entered the wine business.
Found in the wilderness: Queen bed, hot shower, soft sheets
Glamping, short for glamor camping, is a niche segment of the outdoor recreation industry. A number of long-standing Central and South Coast retreats are cashing in as the trend’s popularity peaks.
Simi Valley hotel dreams take flight with Hummingbird development
In a bid to attract more tourism dollars from nearby Los Angeles, city officials in Simi Valley are pinning their hopes on the development of a five-star hotel at Hummingbird Nest Ranch. But the developer behind the 126-acre ranch says the largest component of the resort development hinges on how well the early phases Read More →
