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88 Far-Flung Travel
The challenging Santa Barbara Island sits precariously off the coast of Malibu, where Chuck Gra-
ham traverses the treeless landmass, chronicling its pros and cons within one-square-mile borders.
“It’s remote, without beaches,” he writes, “and there’s little cover from gale-force winds.” Follow
the rugged and invigorating path – from a gust-battered tent to a wave-swept kayak – as Chuck
navigates sea lions, gulls, and cormorants by the light of the moon.
107 Sanctuary
The 26 sweeping, peaceful acres of La Casa de Maria are quite the remedy for anyone seeking
solitude and a meditative “escape” in a picturesque setting just a stone’s throw from San Ysidro
Ranch. Journal reporter Steven Libowitz wonders why it took him 22 years to discover this haven
where 12,000 visitors annually enjoy its nature-framed pleasures.
112 Art & Architecture
Founded by an Irish monk, St. Gallen is northeast Switzerland’s largest metropolis and, writes Lynn
P. Kirst, its heart may have more in common with neighbors Austria and Germany. The Great Fire of
1418 hasn’t undermined St. Gallen’s timbered, medieval, and gilded decadence – featuring paint-
ed murals, stone walls, and architectural gems – which is why the city remains a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and has earned a Wakker Prize in the bargain.
122 Weekend Getaway
Armed with little more than a set of golf clubs and longtime links companion Dennis Franz (of NYPD
Blue), James Buckley drove down the Orange County coast to The Resort at Pelican Hill, approxi-
mately 122 miles “as the golf ball flies” from Montecito, and took a swing at Irvine’s Oak Creek Golf
Club. The Resort, much more than a sportsman’s paradise boasting two Tom Fazio courses, also
serves as a Forbes five-star vacationland for couples and families looking for luxurious bungalows,
classical architecture, plein-air paintings, first-class shops, and the award-winning Andrea Ristorante.
130 Discovering Rare Beers
There’s much more to pilsner than meets the eye and palate, says Zach Rosen, who boasts of an
abundance of untapped styles and flavors at one’s fingertips. An array of light, dark, and fruity
brews are stirred up from Belgium to England to the Central Coast in breweries where Zach looks
beyond the stereotypes and bottle labels to taste a variety of uncommon pints.
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