A Guide for a Getaway

Written by Brie Bergman and Julia Lewis

 

One thing we know to be true is the importance of a weekend getaway. From vintage to villas, from Montauk to the French Quarter, America offers some of the most charming cities and weekend getaway destinations. All roads in La Jolla lead to La Valencia just as the snowcapped mountains of Aspen grant visitors in July an insurmountable view. Pack a weekend bag and head out for one of our favorite weekend destinations.

 

L A  J O L L A,  C A L I F O R N I A

La Jolla

Suggested Hotel: 
La Valencia
Suggested Restaurants: 
Piatti, George’s at the Cove, Caroline’s Cafe (great coffee),
Eddie V’s, Brockton Villa (lunch only, but great place to watch sea lions)
Things to Do:
Scripps Park, Open Air Market, Museum of Modern Art,
surf lessons, excellent shopping, ferry to Coronado Island

M O N T A U K,  N E W  Y O R K

Montauk

Suggested Hotels:
Montauk Manor, Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina
Suggested Restaurants:
Montauk Bake Shoppe, Fishbar, Crow’s Nest, Moby’s,
Vine Street Cafe, Lunch (great lobster roll)
Things to Do:
Montauk Point Lighthouse, Gosman’s Dock,
Deep Hollow Ranch, Lynn’s Hula Hut

A S P E N,  C O L O R A D O

Aspen

Suggested Hotel:
The Little Nell
Suggested Restaurants:
Pinons, Matsuhisu, L’Hosteria
Things to Do:
Hike Maroon Belles (bring wine and cheese),
4th of July parade

N E W  O R L E A N S,  L O U I S I A N N A

New Orleans

Suggested Hotel:
Hotel Monteleone
Suggested Restaurants:
Galatoire’s, Cafe DuMonde, The Ruby Slipper Cafe
Things to Do:
The Spotted Cat Music Club, Magazine Street,
French Quarter to view street art, Frenchman Street,
Stroll down Jackson Square with a daiquiri from Big Easy