For the first time, we've tapped our readers to curate the ultimate guide to luxury living in San Diego.
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STYLE AND BEAUTY
Here’s a definitive look at where we’re shopping and primping now. Go ahead, get spoiled.
BEST LOCAL FASHION DESIGNER
ALEXIA MARÍA
BEST MEN’S BOUTIQUE
*ASCOT SHOP
BEST TIMEPIECES
FOURTANÉ ROLEX BOUTIQUE
Marrow Fine’s gorgeous rings complement the brand’s stick-on gel nail collaboration with ManiMe. Here, the First Look design is shown. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARROW FINE
BEST EVENINGWEAR
LAURA GAMBUCCI
BEST FINE JEWELRY
MARROW FINE
BEST WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE
MJH STUDIOS
BEST CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE
MOON & SUN STUDIO
Sauvage Swimwear’s Bali Tropical Leaf lace-up halter and scoop bottom COURTESY OF BRANDS
BEST LOCAL SWIMWEAR BRAND
SAUVAGE SWIMWEAR
BEST DESIGNER DESTINATION
FASHION VALLEY
BEST OUTDOOR SHOPPING DESTINATION
WESTFIELD UTC
BEST SALON
WAYLON SALON
Lawless Beauty founder Annie Lawless Jacobs holds The One & Done volumizing mascara COURTESY OF BRANDS
BEST HAIR COLORIST
LINDA GATT, CAPSYL SALON
BEST BLOWOUT
DRYBAR
BEST LOCAL BEAUTY BRAND
LAWLESS BEAUTY
BEST MAKEUP ARTIST
MONICA RENEE
Soak up the sun while indulging in retail therapy at Westfield UTC, winner of Best Outdoor Shopping Destination. WESTFIELD UTC PHOTO BY JUSTIN NUNEZ
BEST EYELASH EXTENSIONS
ELIXR WAX, LASH & BEAUTY BAR
BEST MICROBLADING
STUDIO SIMONYI
BEST NAIL SALON
HELLO BIRDIE NAIL & LASH LAB
BEST SUGARING
CLEO ORGANIC SKINCARE AND SUGARING
Shop Rolex timepieces, like the Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust, at Fourtané Rolex Boutique COURTESY OF BRANDS
BEST SPRAY TANS
BLUSHTAN
BEST ESTHETICIAN
SERENA DI PRINZIO, ZIO SKIN SPA
BEST ORGANIC SKINCARE BOUTIQUE
SHOP GOOD
BEST LOCAL SKINCARE BRAND
SENTÉ
BEST MICRONEEDLING
DR. ZOE RAFAAT, PERFECT FACE AESTHETIC MEDICINE
BEST DERMATOLOGIST
DR. AZADEH SHIRAZI, LA JOLLA DERMATOLOGY & LASER SURGERY CENTER
BEST MEDSPA
SKIN IN THE RANCH
BEST BOTOX, INJECTABLES AND FILLER
DR. MARGO AURA EMAMI, AURAE MD
BEST FACE-LIFT
DR. STEVEN R. COHEN, FACES PLUS
BEST PLASTIC SURGEON
DR. AMIR MORADI, MORADI MD
BEST BREAST AUGMENTATION
DR. SCOTT R. MILLER, MILLER COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER
BEST SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PRACTICE
RANCH & COAST PLASTIC SURGERY
BEST NONINVASIVE WEIGHT LOSS TREATMENT
CRYO SCULPTING LAB
BEST NONSURGICAL RHINOPLASTY
MALONE FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
BEST LASIK DOCTOR
LA JOLLA LASIK INSTITUTE
BEST COSMETIC DENTIST
DENTIQUE
Let Picnic by Nature do the heavy lifting and create the ultimate dining experience, right on the sand PHOTO BY: BLAIR KIRBY
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BEST LOCAL CONTEMPORARY ARTIST
SARAH STIEBER
BEST ART GALLERY
STEFANIE BALES FINE ART
BEST CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART
BEST LOCAL BAND
HAUTE CHILE
Ride off into the sunset at Best Wedding Venue winner L’Auberge Del Mar. TRUE PHOTOGRAPHY
BEST LOCATION TO HOST A GALA
FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR
BEST WEDDING VENUE
L’AUBERGE DEL MAR
BEST WEDDING PLANNER
HAUTEFÊTES
BEST EVENT RENTAL AND DESIGN
CATALOG ATELIER
BEST POSH PICNIC
PICNIC BY NATURE
BEST OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
FREEDOM BOAT CLUB
BEST FAMILY ACTIVITY
IFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING
BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION
SAN DIEGO ZOO
BEST GOLF COURSE
THE BRIDGES AT RANCHO SANTAFE
BEST ELECTRIC BIKES
PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES
BEST DOG EXCURSIONS AND PRIVATE TRAINING
K9 EX PET SERVICES
BEST AUTO DEALERSHIP
CADILLAC CARLSBAD
BEST PRIVATE AVIATION
SCHUBACH AVIATION
BEST TECH START-UP
WIMPLE
BEST LAW FIRM
ANTONYAN MIRANDA, LLP
BEST WEALTH
MANAGEMENT FIRM THE WINFIELD GROUP
BEST BANK
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
BEST PRIVATE ESTATE STAFFING AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY
HANDGRAAF ESTATES
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Earn the burn or restore your inner peace with help from these health and wellness favorites.
Zen awaits at Modern Acupuncture PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
BEST SPECIALTY FITNESS STUDIO
BIRD ROCK FIT
BEST YOGA STUDIO
BUDDHI YOGA
BEST GYM
FIT
Practice yoga at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa’s outdoor pavilion PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
BEST PILATES STUDIO
PILATES MOVEMENT
BEST SPIN STUDIO
SPARKCYCLE
BEST NEW FITNESS STUDIO
TIMMIE STANDRIDGE FITNESS
BEST OUTDOOR FITNESS
EVERYDAY CALIFORNIA
BEST RESORT SPA AND FITNESS PROGRAMMING
RANCHO VALENCIA RESORT & SPA
BEST LOCAL FITNESS INFLUENCER
KELSIE FEAGAN
BEST MEAL PREP DELIVERY SERVICE
PURE MEAL PREP SD
BEST SPORTS REJUVENATION
SPARK HEALTH
BEST ACUPUNCTURE
MODERN ACUPUNCTURE
Explore the La Jolla coastline with Everyday California’s kayak tours. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
BEST MEDICAL PRACTICE
ONE MEDICAL
BEST DAY SPA
FOUR MOONS SPA
BEST HOLISTIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTICE
SAFFRON & SAGE
BEST WELLNESS BOUTIQUE
LAVANDE WELLNESS BOUTIQUE
BEST CANNABIS DISPENSARY
URBN LEAF
OUT ON THE TOWN
Raise a glass—these are the dining and drinking destinations we can’t get enough of.
Paella mariscos at Valentina Restaurant PHOTO: BY SOPHIA KICKO
BEST NEW GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE
EMBER & RYE
BEST NEW ALL-DAY DINING
THE WAVERLY
BEST NEW ITALIAN RESTAURANT
TRATTORIA DON PIETRO
BEST TRIED-AND-TRUE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
CARDELLINO
The Bidi Bidi Bom Bom cocktail at Raised by Wolves. COURTESY OF RANCHO VALENCIA RESORT & SPA
BEST NEW ASIAN RESTAURANT
FORTUNATE SON
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
PUESTO MEXICAN ARTISAN KITCHEN & BAR
BEST NEW STEAKHOUSE
HUNTRESS
BEST SEAFOOD
VALENTINA RESTAURANT
BEST BREAKFAST
PARAKEET CAFE
The Pony Room’s outdoor fire pits BY SHANNON PARTRICK
BEST SPECIAL OCCASION RESTAURANT
ADDISON
BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT A.R. VALENTIEN AT THE LODGE
AT TORREY PINES
lodgetorreypines.com/arvalentien
Campfire’s executive chef Eric Bost and restaurant owner John Resnick PHOTO: BY ELODIE BEST
BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
CAMPFIRE
BEST CHEF AT A LONG-STANDING RESTAURANT
MICHAEL MORITZ AT MILLE FLEURS
Endive with beetroot and blackberry at Addison BY DYLAN JENI
BEST CHEF AT A NEW RESTAURANT
TRAVIS SWIKARD AT CALLIE
BEST PERSONAL CHEF
COREE JO COSTA
You & Yours Distilling Co.’s ready-to-drink cocktails BY MEGAN JANE BURGESS
BEST BAKER
ARIANNA ELISE CANTER
BEST FARMERS MARKET SHOP
JUICE JERKY
BEST PATIO
THE SKY DECK AT DEL MAR HIGHLANDS
BEST PLACE TO CELEBRATE
CLOAK & PETAL
BEST HAPPY HOUR SPOT
COVEWOOD
Let the fiesta begin at Puesto. COURTESY OF PUESTO
BEST NEW ROOFTOP
THE ROOFTOP BAR AT MISSION PACIFIC HOTEL
BEST PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC
GNARLYWOOD
BEST SINGLES SCENE
PROHIBITION LOUNGE
BEST GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
RAISED BY WOLVES
BEST GUYS’ NIGHT OUT
TOWER 23 HOTEL
BEST SPORTS BAR
MONARCH OCEAN PUB
BEST OVERALL BAR
THE PONY ROOM
BEST BREWERY
NOVO BRAZIL BREWING CO.
BEST COCKTAILS
POLITE PROVISIONS
BEST LOCAL DISTILLERY
YOU & YOURS DISTILLING CO.
BEST LOCAL WINERY
CARRUTH CELLARS URBAN WINERY
BEST TEMECULA WINERY
BOTTAIA WINERY
BEST LOCAL TEQUILA PRODUCER
CALIFINO TEQUILA
BEST LOCAL MEZCAL PRODUCER
IZO SPIRITS
BEST NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
KIN EUPHORICS
HOME AND AWAY
Whether you’re sprucing up your space, planning a weekend getaway, or in the market to buy or sell, these power players are our go-tos.
Find reprieve at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa COURTESY OF BRANDS
BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER
JENNIFER GUERIN, JG COLOR STUDIOS
BEST RENOVATION TEAM
LARS REMODELING & DESIGN
BEST LUXURY RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
HILL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
BEST LANDSCAPE DESIGN
TERRA BELLA LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT
BEST FURNITURE STORE
D3 HOME MODERN FURNITURE
Listed by Jason Barry and Kendra Gibilisco of Barry Estates, 5870 San Elijo Ave. in Rancho Santa Fe is on the market for $9,950,000 5870 SAN ELIJO AVE. PHOTO BY CHRISTINA WOODS
BEST NEW INTERIOR DESIGN AND RETAIL STORE
CALLA CANE
BEST OUTDOOR FURNITURE
TEAK WAREHOUSE
BEST KITCHEN AND BATH SHOWROOM
PIRCH
BEST FINE RUG RESTORATION
HOME DECOR FINE RUGS
BEST SHOWROOM
FOR HOME DECOR KERN & CO.
BEST SHOWROOM FOR LUXURY GIFTS
LE DIMORA
BEST HOME THEATER AND SMART HOME INSTALLER
AUDIO IMPACT INC.
Take a dip in the stunning pool at Hotel del Coronado. COURTESY OF BRANDS
BEST REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
ARCHBEL BUILDERS
BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
GREYSTAR REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY
BARRY ESTATES
BEST REAL ESTATE TEAM
GREG NOONAN & ASSOCIATES
BEST REALTOR
MOLLY SANTISTEVAN, COMPASS
BEST NEW NORTH COUNTY HOTELS
THE SEABIRD RESORT & MISSION PACIFIC HOTEL
theseabirdresort.com; missionpacifichotel.com
BEST HOTEL RENOVATION
L’AUBERGE DEL MAR
BEST NEW WATERFRONT RESORT
ALILA MAREA BEACH RESORT ENCINITAS
BEST HOTEL VIEW
LA VALENCIA HOTEL
BEST HOTEL POOL AND BEACH
HOTEL DEL CORONADO
BEST DOWNTOWN HOTEL
PENDRY SAN DIEGO
BEST HOTEL SUITES
PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT GOLF CLUB & SPA
BEST PALM SPRINGS GETAWAY
SANDS HOTEL & SPA
1761 Colgate Circle, La Jolla is listed for a cool $8,875,000 by Greg Noonan of Greg Noonan & Associates. PHOTO BY VIRTUANCE
BEST DESERT AREA CASINO
AGUA CALIENTE RESORT CASINO SPA
BEST GAMING CASINO
VALLEY VIEW CASINO & HOTEL
BEST RESORT CASINO
HARRAH’S RESORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
BEST MEXICO WEEKEND GETAWAY
SOLAZ, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT, LOS CABOS
