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Planning a trip to America’s Finest City? You're going to need a fabulous place to slumber. The good news is you've come to the right place: our list of the best hotels in San Diego. This laidback jewel of California may be best known for amazing beaches, constant sunshine, and authentic tacos, but throw in stellar nightlife, breweries galore (including one of the best craft breweries in the country), and delicious dining options, and you have got an impressive hospitality scene. Depending on what type of experience you're looking for, San Diego has everything from walkable urban hotels with boutique accommodations to charming beach bungalows with epic views, plus must-visit historical institutions and off-the-radar resorts offering a more intimate hideaway. San Diego County is large (over 4,000 square miles!) so choose your home base wisely. If you don't plan on leaving the beach areas, you should probably plan on staying there to avoid summer beach traffic. The same goes for areas with year-round commuter traffic, running primarily north and south.  From chic downtown hotels to party the night away, to relaxing hillside resorts and historic gems on the shore, there's a hotel for anyone looking to get away from it all while also enjoying the best things to do in San Diego.  RECOMMENDED:  🎡  The best San Diego attractions🏠 The best Airbnbs in San Diego This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click

Itching to get out of town? Ready to brave the elements while glamping? We're kidding, this is California – the only elements are the sun and heat. In lieu of a mundane hotel with its corridors and carpet, why not try an Instagram-worthy wood-paneled treehouse on Airbnb? Live out your childhood dream and reconnect with nature. Go on, slick some mud across your cheeks, and swing from the tire swing - it's good for you.  Don't get us wrong, the beach is great. Warm sand between your toes, the sea waves gently lapping at the shore. But it's nice to breathe in some fresh air and embrace the forest-y side of nature. If you share our dream of treehouse living, check out our list of some of the best Airbnb rentals worth the drive from L.A. that will surely make your friends jealous. Happy adventuring! Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

There are a few things to know right off the bat about Joshua Tree hotels – there aren't many luxury options. If you're looking for a swanky stay, you may have to make the schlep from Palm Springs or Desert Hot Springs. Most folks staying in Joshua Tree are either camping in Joshua Tree National Park or spending most of their time there, so proximity to the area's hikes and other outdoor activities is priority number one.  Spring and fall are typically the best times of year to visit Joshua Tree since average temperatures during the summer hover around 100 degrees. The park is open year-round to visitors, attracting many during spring when the wildflowers are in bloom. But don't worry, there are always plenty of opportunities to snap photos of their namesake Joshua trees.  In Joshua Tree, you can expect gorgeous scenery, hiking, camping, and an eclectic arts scene – so you won't be stuck for things to do either. The bottom line is that you don't need to stay at a sub-par chain motel of which there are plenty. Joshua Tree has a handful of eclectic lodging options with way more charm than your average Best Western. We've rounded up these unique spots that are affordable, fun, and close to the park. Bonus: some have pools and one even has outdoor showers, which are a real treat in the desert heat. Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affilia

Palm Springs hotels have gone from strength to strength in the last decade or so. You can now find something to suit any style, from cozy rustic spots to quiet boutique properties. Want to book an opulent five-star villa kitted out with every possible amenity plus a dope restaurant? Well, Palm Springs has plenty of that, too. One thing that hasn’t changed is the entrancing 'desert modernism' aesthetic and discreet vibe; you’re just as likely to catch a crew of European retirees scouting the famous Architecture and Design Center as a Hollywood A-lister lounging by the pool. And speaking of pools, every hotel on our list has one – a Palm Springs hotel with no pool is like a dirty martini without an olive, after all. Spending time poolside is practically a required thing to do in Palm Springs for travelers in this spirited town. Whether you’re making the trip to Coachella or just looking for a fun getaway, take a scroll through the options below and make sure you pack shorts and sunscreen – it’s gonna be a scorcher. Regardless of when you decide to visit, read on for our recommendations of the best Palm Springs hotels to check out. RECOMMENDED: The ultimate guide to California RECOMMENDED: The best Palm Springs AirbnbsRECOMMENDED: The most unique Airbnbs in the U.S. Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no inf

Movie theater snacks are great, but being able to order a full meal (plus alcohol!) certainly sweetens the deal. The dine-in movie theater concept has become the crème de la crème of movie-watching experiences, with servers at your beck and call so you don’t have to miss a scene. (The cushy reclining seats don’t hurt either.) As the film capital of the world, Los Angeles isn’t hurting for places to catch a movie—there are plenty of traditional theaters and outdoor movie options—but for a premium experience, dine-in movie theaters are the way to go. Make no mistake: This will be a spendy night out, with all of the picks on this listing starting around $20 for a ticket—and that’s, of course, before you add in dinner, drinks and tip.  You get what you pay for, though. Dine-in theaters tend to be tidier (no more sticky floors!), and there are fewer people crammed into the auditorium and roaming the aisles (aside from your sever, of course). Don’t fret about missing your favorite movie theater snacks like Milk Duds, Twizzlers and overly buttery popcorn—those are all still available. The hard part will be trying to stay awake in the darkness of the theater, with a full belly, while fully reclined to a prone position. Luckily an action-packed thriller or endearing romantic comedy on the big screen will help keep you engaged.  Next time you’re planning dinner out, enjoy it with a blockbuster film at one of L.A.’s best dine-in theater spots.

Los Angeles is one of the most remarkable cities in the world. Hollywood films, gorgeous beaches and A-Listers: it’s a place of luxury, sunshine and some of the best restaurants in the country. It makes sense why the place is so popular. So, if you’re visiting for the first time, or you live just outside of the city and want a weekend break, consider renting a unique Airbnb in Los Angeles instead of your standard run-of-the-mill hotel. Choose from stylish homes in West Hollywood to architectural townhouses in Venice; you’ll find something no matter what vibe you’re looking for. These superb Airbnbs in Los Angeles might just convince you to become a full-time Angeleno – if you’re not one already.   See our full guide to the best hotels in Los Angeles Check out these top-of-the-range Palm Springs stays  Discover the best things to do while you're in LA This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

The florist scene in San Diego is better than ever. Budding new independent retailers are sprouting up (see what we did there?) all over the county, and if you are in a hurry, many florists offer same-day delivery. So if you're searching for gorgeous petals to surprise your loved one with, you're in luck. There is prompt delivery, so you'll never have to wake up on the day and panic-jog to a nearby gas station and pick up some wilted Roses that look sweatier than you. Want to select some blooms that are native to the area? Try California Poppies, Hummingbird Trumpets, Lewisias, Pacific Coast Irises, Coast Indian Paintbrush, Common Thrift, or Yarrows. Chances are they won't have to travel far to reach their recipient, meaning they will stay fresh longer. We’ve picked a bunch of our favorite florists, all of whom deliver throughout the San Diego region. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

When you think of San Diego, otherwise known as Los Angeles’ chilled out younger sibling, you think of sandy beaches, ice-cold drinks and a bunch of seriously laid back people. But that isn’t all there is to do in this beautiful city (though the sandy beaches are a lot of fun). San Diego is actually a cultural hotspot, full of art, amusement parks and picnic spots, whether you're looking for things to do with kids or to party all night.  The best bit? The weather is pretty much always great. So whether you’re here for San Diego Beer Week, Comic-Con or the triathlon, you can do it in sunshine, and buzzing food and nightlife scene has more than enough on offer to keep you going. Think craft breweries and street food stalls and fish tacos on the beach. Think old chapels, luscious parks and museums with after-hours parties. Oh, and there’s whale watching, obviously. So whatever you’re after in this beachy city, there’s bound to be something for you. Here’s our pick of the very best things to do in San Diego right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍽️ The best restaurants in San Diego🏨 The best San Diego hotels🍹 The best bars in San Diego🏘️ The best Airbnbs in San Diego

La Jolla sits atop one of San Diego’s most scenic coastlines—a beacon of beauty, cuisine, and culture. Given its proximity to the ocean alone, you know you’ll find stellar seafood here. But dig a bit deeper and you’ll find some of the area’s best tacos, not to mention world-class Italian food and gorgeous spots to dine al fresco. Take a break from the boutique shopping scene and trendy art galleries, come up for air from your snorkeling excursion in the sea caves, and sit down at the best La Jolla restaurants. Known as "the jewel" of San Diego, La Jolla is an upscale beach city about 13 miles north of downtown San Diego. The La Jolla Cove area is largely considered the main business district, attracting tourists year-round with its staggering sea cliffs and sweeping ocean views. Many of the best restaurants are located within hotels, but are open to the public for dining. Reservations are recommended, especially during weekends in the summertime when the cove swells with visitors. Plan to park the car: La Jolla Cove is best explored on foot as you browse the area's shops, galleries, hotels, and scenic walkways. When visiting La Jolla Shores (about two miles away) for a beach day, kayak, or snorkel excursion, spend time exploring the main drag along Avenida de la Playa, which has another slew of dining options. In other words: come hungry. Get your fill by following our guide to the best restaurants in La Jolla. RECOMMENDED: the best The best restaurants in San Diego

Choosing the best Santa Barbara hotel isn't the easiest thing. After all, there are so many options, each with a different vibe and aesthetic. Do you want to hang by the beach or opt for a hidden gem nestled up in the hills? Sleep next to the nightlife or doze without a party in sight? Is a pool non-negotiable? And what about entertainment for the kids? Surely you want to be right by the city’s great attractions (don't miss Old Mission Santa Barbara!), tastiest restaurants, and top wineries? See, there's a lot to consider. This central coast hot spot attracts tourists year-round, with temps in the 60s and 70s all year long and an easily accessible location just 90 miles north of Los Angeles. There are more than 200 wineries located throughout Santa Barbara, so your itinerary should definitely include a day of wine tasting. The Funk Zone is the place to bar hop, and the Santa Barbara Courthouse is a very popular place to visit (and get married!) while in town.  But whatever your hotel requirements may be, we’ve scrolled through Santa Barbara's many hotels and whittled them down to the cream of the crop. Now you just have to pick the right place for your perfect stay.  🎭 The best things to do in Santa Barbara🛏 The best Airbnbs in Santa Barbara

For good music, food, and all round good vibes, it’s got to be San Diego. There’s a whole lot to do in this beachy city, but you’re very much permitted to just chill out and enjoy yourself. That’s an order. This laid-back Californian hotspot is loved for its wide open beaches, great foodie spots, incredibly cool nightlife scene, and more. The best bit? Some seriously nice bars, with a seriously good view. Spend the whole day at the beach and then drink your evening away in a cocktail bar. Sample a rooftop bar looking out over the water, or start early for happy hour oysters. Fill yourself up with shareable small plates with perfect wine pairings. All you’ve got to do is enjoy it. Here are the best bars in San Diego.  RECOMMENDED:🍸 The best winter rum cocktails in San Diego🍷 The best rooftop bars in San Diego🍺 The best breweries in San Diego🍽️ The best restaurants in San Diego📍 The best things to do in San Diego

While beach towns are often regarded more for their surf and sun than their savvy dining, the best restaurants in San Diego prove to be an exception—from stylish dining rooms to casual beachside eats, the coastal city bursts with creativity and bonafide kitchen chops.While it once sat in the shadows of Los Angeles' flashy dining scene, San Diego has attracted several big-name chefs in recent years, including Richard Blais, Brian Malarkey and Claudette Zepeda (of Top Chef fame). Now, San Diego stands firmly on its own culinary reputation, popular enough that dinner reservations are recommended in bustling areas such as Little Italy, La Jolla, and the Gaslamp Quarter. Looking for a signature dish? If there’s a staple order, it’s Baja-style fish tacos paired with local craft beer (likely a hoppy IPA from one of San Diego’s many craft breweries), a bright combo that’s perfect in the city’s gloriously sunny climate where dining al fresco (or inside chic, open-air spaces along its best beaches) is possible year-round. So if you’re headed to this coastal hot spot, check out our list of the best restaurants in San Diego—and don’t forget to bring a healthy appetite. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in San Diego

The husband-and-husband team, chef Chad Gardner and artist Roly Paz, have doubled-down in Palm Springs. While their other restaurant, 533 Viet Fusion, stuffs lobster claw and local dates into Vietnamese spring rolls, this Asian fusion spot fills a major hole in Palm Springs dining: dumplings. Roly China Fusion is a modern space serving up braised short rib fried rice, lobster dumplings in truffle butter sauce, dan dan noodles, pork pot stickers, plus other house-made dim sum delights. But this isn’t strictly a dim sum spot, and don’t expect pushcarts; it’s the type of restaurant that adds marinated flank steak to its pad see ew and lobster with kimchi to its fried rice. This is also a great place for takeout on the nights you feel like staying in. 

A quick 30-minute drive from downtown Palm Springs, The Pink Cabana draws in diners from across the Coachella Valley. Located in the resort town of Indian Wells, The Pink Cabana is situated within Sands Hotel & Spa near the hotel's charming pool. Inspired by the tennis and racquet clubs popular throughout Palm Springs in the 50s and 60s, the space was artfully designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard with large doses of pinks, greens, and brass. The menu leans Mediterranean with a Moroccan influence, featuring housemade yogurt naan, harissa chicken, lamb shank tagine, and a must-try mezze plate. Fancy a drink? The cocktail and wine lists shouldn't be overlooked. You'll find a wide wine selection from across the Mediterranean region alongside refreshing cocktails that focus on ingredients from the Great Spice Route (order the pink lemonade with vodka, a drink made with Herbes de Provence, Lillet Rose, and pink sea salt). End the meal with a Turkish coffee or a pink hot cocoa bomb for dessert (it will literally melt in your mouth). Thanks to its girly-chic vibe, the restaurant is a magnet for girls' nights out, drawing in large crowds in celebratory moods (take note: parties of eight or more people are required to order from a prix fixe menu). Throw on your retro shades and a silk scarf to match the setting, and don’t forget to make an advance reservation — this place is pretty and popular, so it’s best to plan ahead.

With a mere 20 miles between San Diego and the Mexico border, it should come as no surprise that you can find a proliferation of authentic Mexican food throughout the city. But Las Cuatro Milpas is perhaps the most well-known institution in the area.  A third-generation Mexican restaurant, Las Cuatro Milpas has been serving breakfast and lunch in San Diego's Barrio Logan neighborhood since 1933. It's known for classic dishes your abuela might make – think rolled tacos, burritos, tamals, house-made tortillas and fresh salsa. They also serve menudo, a traditional Mexican soup that's famous for being able to cure hangovers, on Saturdays. Diners line up early to order from the lunchroom-style counter. Expect a long line during lunchtime on weekdays – when you'll notice an influx of local government and city officials who work nearby in downtown's business district – and favorite dishes are known to sell out before closing time.  The dining room has no-frills picnic tables that fill up fast. Be sure to bring cash, since credit cards are not accepted at this mom-and-pop shop where prices are surprisingly low. You'll never go wrong with the rolled tacos, and shouldn't hesitate to purchase packages of tortillas to go. 

仕事で疲れ切っている？　パンデミックの間、自宅で仕事をしていると、仕事の時間が「長くなる一方」だと感じたに違いない。アメリカでは多くの人がそうだったようで、この1年半で燃え尽き症候群や退職者の数が過去最高を記録した。 いわゆる「Zoom疲れ」と呼ばれる問題が浮上し、変な時間に上司とSlackで長々とやりとりすることも増加。さらには、パンデミックにより子どもの面倒を見てくれる場所が減ったことで、手ごろな料金かつ信頼性が高い子どもの預け先を、新たに見つけるのに苦労した人も多いようだ。働くアメリカ人の多くが、こうした休める時間が減った「新しい生活」に、うんざりしているというのも納得といえる。 そんな中、その状況が改善されるかもしれないというニュースが入ってきた。 南カリフォルニアのリバーサイド選出の民主党下院議員、マーク・タカノが、ほとんどのアメリカ人の週の労働時間を短縮し、今の40時間から32時間へ変更する新しい法案を提案したのだ。「The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act」と呼ばれるこの法案は、週に32時間以上働いた場合には、公正労働基準法の下で、雇い主が残業代を払う必要があると定めることを求めるもの。 タカノは法案の提出に際し、週の労働時間が短くなれば、より多くの人がより良い賃金で労働市場に参加できるようになるとの考えを示している。さらに、この法案が可決されれば、ほとんどの労働者の給料が上がることが予想されるという。ただしこの法案は、独立した契約者やフリーランサーなど、特定の働き手には適用されないようだ。 多くのアメリカ人が嘆いている週40時間労働は、ほぼ1世紀前から存在。フォード社のヘンリー・フォードが1926年に、週5日1日8時間の労働時間制を導入したことがきっかけで、ほかの大企業も追随するようになった。 いくつかのレポートで、アメリカ人が世界のどの国よりも労働時間が長く、同時に休暇を取る日数も少ないということを明らかになっている。また、パンデミック時には、アメリカ人は毎日追加で3時間以上働いたという報告もある。 この法案が上院に提出され、法律として成立するかどうかはまだ分からないが、近い将来、アメリカ人が仕事から離れられる時間が少しだけ増えるかもしれない。 原文はこちら 関連記事 『東京、飲みながら仕事できるクラフトビール店5選』 『猫と仕事ができるスペース、サンチャコが会員を募集中』 『旅気分で働けるリモートワークフレンドリーな宿4選』 『求められるリモートワークとコミュニティービルディングが共存する場』 『ワークスペースとしても利用可能、浅草寺近くで屋内キャンプ』 東京の最新情報をタイムアウト東京のメールマガジンでチェックしよう。登録はこちら

Feeling burned out at work? You’re not alone.  For those who have been working from home during the pandemic (also referred to as 'living at work'), the workdays have seemed to only get longer in the last 18 months. And employees around the country are feeling it – burnouts and mass resignations are at an all-time high. Throw in additional challenges, like affordable and reliable childcare and what's come to be known as 'Zoom fatigue,' and Americans are pretty much fed up with this new life featuring fewer breaks and more time spent Slacking with your boss at odd hours.  The good news: relief may be on its way.  Southern California Congressman Mark Takano (Dem.) from Riverside, California has proposed a new bill that would shorten the workweek for most Americans, shifting it from the standard 40-hours to 32 hours. The legislation is referred to as The Thirty-Two Hour WorkWeek Act, and would force overtime pay to kick in after 32 hours of work per week under the federal Fair Labor Practices Act.  Takano says a shorter work week will allow more people to participate in the labor market at better wages. It’s expected that most workers would see an increase in pay if the legislation is passed. Though the bill wouldn’t apply to certain employees such as independent contractors and freelancers.  The 40-hour workweek much-bemoaned by most Americans has been around for nearly a century. Good ol' Henry Ford of the Ford Motor Company is largely credited with instituting an eight-hour-d