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Lifestyle Culture With sprawling sustainable gardens and an incredible private collection of art, the museum’s debut is much-anticipated. Getty Images default Share this story Mark your calendars: after years of anticipation, the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has slated its opening for September 26. Ticket sales for the long-awaited museum go on sale July 22. The project was pushed back by the pandemic and a major relocation, but has now solidified its opening date to the public.

Travel Hotels These are the hottest new hotels and resorts near Golden State beaches. La Bahia, Santa Cruz, California. Photo by Thomas J. Story. Share this story From the redwoods of Mendocino to the endless summer warmth of Newport Beach, here are our current favorite coastal properties. Some are brand-new, and some are refurbished gems, but all offer the sense of newness and adventure that’s such a part of the California coastal experience. La Bahia, Santa Cruz Thomas J.

Travel Hotels A seasoned jetsetter shares her tips. Curly_photo/Getty Images Share this story Whether you’re kicking it by the pool, enjoying the wine wall, or taking full advantage of the spa, there are some hotels that become far more than a crashpad: These properties transform into a home away from home. And wouldn’t it be nice to savor the space for just a little bit longer? The truth: A late checkout can kind of be hit or miss.

Lifestyle Gifts & Shopping Parachute for Target has returned, this time with a summery feel. Courtesy of Parachute for Target Share this story It’s no surprise that when Parachute launched a collection at Target last year, it sold out. Who wouldn’t want to get Parachute’s signature luxury, high-quality bedding, towels, and bath textiles at a ridiculously affordable price point? Well, if you missed stocking up the last time, Parachute for Target is back for round two.

Travel Outdoor Adventure Living out your sailing fantasies is possible with the proper advance planning. Adapted from Uncharted: A Couple’s Epic Empty-Nest Adventure Sailing from One Life to Another by Kim Seely Brown Share this story Not long after my husband and I took up sailing, we discovered our love of the sea—a place that combines utter solitude and a chance to explore new territory.

Travel Outdoor Adventure In this excerpt from the book Uncharted, empty nesters journey deep into B.C.’s coastal wilderness in hopes of seeing the spirit bear. Kim Brown Seely Share this story “Just look for something yellow,” Marven Robinson says when we finally take off in search of the spirit bear. We’re speeding past British Columbia’s massive, uninhabited Princess Royal Island in his aluminum fishing skiff. “The bears sometimes come down here to feed.” I look and look.

Travel DaniloAndjus/Getty Images Share this story Even if you’re sandwiched in the middle seat, you have to admit there’s something inherently glamorous about flying. Catapulting into the air only to land somewhere new and exotic a few hours later is riveting. That said, we can’t help but get hit with a pang of jealousy when we walk past first or business class and watch the in-flight elite clink champagne glasses and test out their lie-flat seats. Sigh, if only that could be us.

Home & Garden Flowers & Plants This Oakland garden shows how drought-tolerant plants, layered landscape design, and California natives can create a lush, inviting outdoor space. Photographer: Bénédicte Lassalle / Stylist: Philippine Scali Share this story For years, drought-conscious gardens were often treated as a compromise: fewer flowers, more gravel, and a palette of plants that prioritized survival over beauty. Not anymore.

Food & Drink Recipes From gourmet sundaes to ice cream pies, these frozen treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Erin Kunkel Share this story When summer heat calls for something sweet and refreshing, nothing satisfies quite like ice cream—especially when you’ve made it yourself. Sure, you can grab a pint at the grocery store or get a scoop at an ice cream shop, but why not have some fun experimenting in your kitchen?

Lifestyle Money BCFC/Getty Images Share this story Many people choose to rent instead of buy for a variety of reasons: cost, convenience, flexibility, lifestyle, and more. But much like there are cons to owning a home, renting can have its downsides, too. Affordability is a big factor.