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Category: Westward

WESTWARD (Lifestyle & Travel)
* The Great Outdoors: Hiking, camping, surfing, and skiing guides.
* Weekend Getaways: Itineraries for exploring cities, deserts, mountains, and coastlines.
* Home & Style: Featuring West Coast architecture, interior design, and fashion.
* Wellness: Covering the unique health and wellness trends born in the region.

Westward

Fall 2026 Travel: The Rise of Non-Performative Luxury

Donovan Blake 1 day ago

As the global tourism industry resets for the final quarter of 2026, a clear and decisive shift is taking shape. According to the latest travel outlook...

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Pacific Surfliner Unveils ‘Endless Escapes’ Coastal Campaign

brett Chang 1 week ago

Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner is officially shifting gears, moving from a standard transit utility to a curated, destination-worthy experience with the launch of its new ‘Your Ticket...

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2026 Forecast: US Long-Haul Travel to Smash 2019 Records

Sierra Dalton 1 week ago

The trajectory for American outbound tourism is set for a dramatic recalibration, with new projections forecasting a significant 23% increase in long-haul international travel by 2026...

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L.A. Summer Trends: Bug-Eye Shades & Tube Tops Rule
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L.A. Summer Trends: Bug-Eye Shades & Tube Tops Rule

Hollis Greene 1 month ago

Los Angeles is heating up this summer, not just with the weather, but with a resurgence of bold, nostalgic microtrends. From exaggerated bug-eye sunglasses to the...

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West Coast Travel Shifts to Experiences
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West Coast Travel Shifts to Experiences

Donovan Blake 1 month ago

Experiential and eco-conscious travel trends are reshaping the West Coast tourism landscape in 2026, signaling a significant departure from traditional vacation models. Travelers are increasingly prioritizing...

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Flea Style Hat Bar Lands in Laguna Beach
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Flea Style Hat Bar Lands in Laguna Beach

brett Chang 1 month ago

Flea Style, the acclaimed boutique known for its innovative “Hat Bar” concept, has officially opened its first West Coast location in the vibrant coastal city of...

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Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
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Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

A woman has tragically been swept out to sea and died in Santa Cruz, marking California’s second coastal fatality amid a powerful and ongoing ocean swell....

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West Coast Today Podcast: Tech Giants Brace for AI Disruption
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West Coast Today Podcast: Tech Giants Brace for AI Disruption

Sasha Martinez 2 months ago

The ‘West Coast Today Podcast’ for June 10th, 2026, delved into the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its imminent impact on major technology corporations....

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World Oceans Day: Safeguarding Marine Life
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World Oceans Day: Safeguarding Marine Life

Priyank anair 2 months ago

World Oceans Day serves as a crucial reminder of the vital role oceans play in our planet’s health and the urgent need for conservation efforts to...

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World Oceans Day: Urgency for Marine Life & Health
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World Oceans Day: Urgency for Marine Life & Health

Maisie Rivers 2 months ago

World Oceans Day serves as a critical reminder of the immense biodiversity within our oceans and the urgent need for conservation efforts to combat threats like...

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