Spa Calamigos: Malibu’s haven of peace
Nestled on 250 acres of ranch land, Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club is Malibu’s luxury eco-safe resort, owned and operated by the Gerson family since 1937. Surrounded by the Malibu mountains, Spa Calamigos is the perfect place to balance your mind, body and soul, with massages, skincare treatments, scrubs and cupping therapy. Among the spa’s signature services, the Malibu Glow Facial, Earth and Sea Scrub, Reiki Massage and In The Wild Massage take you on a journey to relaxation and rejuvenation. Jennifer Ansaldo, the director of Spa Calamigos, has over 25 years of experience as a manicurist, aesthetician and cosmetologist. After owning a day spa for 10 years, she became an instructor at the Simi Valley Cosmetology School. She was then thrilled to join Calamigos Guest Ranch in 2022… READ MORE Share your experience at Calamigos Spa with #CalamigosGuestRanch
Kreation Organic: Healthy ambitions
Fifteen years ago, Marjan Sarshar opened an organic café serving Mediterranean-Persian cuisine on Montana Avenue. She then expanded to juicing, detox programs and a line of take-away foods: salads, soups, vegan sushis, cookies, wellness powders and more. What started as a passion project to nurture her community by cold-pressing juices in her garage has become an empire and a reference for Angelenos. With 24 locations in the Los Angeles area, Kreation Organic is more than a juicery: “We are in the business of helping people feel like the best version of themselves.” Raw and freshly made in small batches to preserve health benefits, all juices reflect Marjan’s mission to promote healthy eating. “I’m constantly traveling and getting inspired, learning new recipes, eco-friendly farming techniques, technologies and ways to improve our guest experience.” Whether it is to boost your immune system, detox or lose weight, Kreation’s Kleanse programs are filled with superfoods and natural ingredients of the highest quality… READ MORE Share your experience at Kreation with #KreationJuice
Sam Palmer: Expertise from experience
Born and raised in England, Sam Palmer lived in London, Australia and Monaco before making Los Angeles his permanent home. After working in sales and building a successful recruitment agency, Palmer — who had developed a passion for homes and design, joined Hilton & Hyland in Beverly Hills. Specializing in luxury homes located in Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood and Malibu, the team also represents properties in the United Kingdom, France and Switzerland. Sam Palmer’s global network, entrepreneurial mindset, attention to detail and first-hand knowledge of running estates that require a sizable staff definitely set him apart. He may be the only real estate agent in the world with experience living in trophy estates, which include the 56,500-square-foot Spelling Manor in Holmby Hills, and Sloane House, an 18th-century Georgian mansion in London. Living with house staff and knowing the ins and outs of managing large properties, Palmer and his wife Petra Ecclestone… READ MORE
Caffe Luxxe: The ultimate coffee experience
Stemming from a desire to recreate the European café experience, Caffe Luxxe is a small-batch coffee roaster with 7 locations across the Los Angeles area. A concept developed in 2006 by entrepreneurs Mark Wain and Gary Chau, well-traveled, long-time friends who decided to leave the corporate world to create their own brand and offer a luxury experience to coffee aficionados. With the desire to control the entire process from farm to cup and to create sustainable practices with all their partners, they have built direct relationships with producers of the finest coffee beans: “Great coffee begins at the farm. Our relationships ensure that farmers are paid more than fair prices consistently year after year.” Their professional baristas also receive extensive training to master the art and science of espresso and coffee preparation… READ MORE Share your experience at Caffe Luxxe with #CaffeLuxxe
Cure: The ultimate health and wellness center
Located across the street from Nobu Malibu with a sunny terrace overlooking the Pacific Ocean, CURE, a health management company, offers a comprehensive wellness solution… READ MORE
Fred Segal: Defining Los Angeles fashion for 60 years
With parents who worked multiple jobs, Frederick Segal grew up poor in Chicago. Working as a traveling shoe salesman and shining shoes in Venice Beach, Segal would observe people. He started developing a sense for what buyers wanted. In 1960, he was able to open Pants America, his first store located on Santa Monica Boulevard, which specialized in denim jeans and chambray shirts. Segal then opened his famous boutique on Melrose Avenue. Defining West Coast fashion… READ MORE
The Ranch Malibu: An exclusive wellness retreat
Allowing you to disconnect and go off-grid for a while, a trip to The Ranch helps you focus on your mental and physical health… READ MORE
Nikita Kahn: Organic interiors of timeless sophistication
Nikita Kahn’s approach to interior design is based on timelessness. She loves creating spaces that are comfortable and never go out of style. Through a neutral color palette, warm fabrics and updated, vintage, mid-century modern furniture, she designs luxurious, inviting, functional spaces that are both cozy and ethereal. A native of Ukraine, Kahn earned her bachelor’s degree in hospitality tourism and a Master of Business Administration before moving to the United States in 2009, where she started studying architecture and design… READ MORE
