THE JOURNAL

Paseo Pizza and Gelato pizzas, meatballs, and antipasto salad.

Paseo Pizza & Gelato

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 11/11/26

Pizza and gelato in the Rancho Santa Fe Village.

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Thanksgiving table with a pumpkin centerpiece and candles.

My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 11/10/26

My Thanksgiving menu for 2026

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Black canvas backpack, vintage cameras, maps, and tools arranged on a wooden table.

Summer Camps in San Diego and Beyond

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 06/3/26

2026 Sports, Arts, STEM, and More for Kids and Teens

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A Halloween Night Out in San Diego

A Halloween Night Out in San Diego

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 10/23/26

A haunted date night with the Whaley House, Oculto 477 and The Haunted Trail.

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Full moon behind a bare tree, with birds flying across the night sky.

Halloween Events in San Diego

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 10/1/26

Your 2026 spooky season guide to San Diego and North County

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Restaurant desserts with meringue-topped cake, brownies, piped meringue cookies, and coffee.

Favorite Dessert Spots in San Diego

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 10/9/26

The Treats My Girls and I Keep Going Back For

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A leaf-strewn road winding through a forest of orange and yellow autumn trees

Leaf Peeping Road Trips

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 09/4/26

My Favorite Fall Color Getaways from Southern California

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Aerial view of a golf course with a large lake, sand bunkers, and tree-lined fairways.

Rancho Santa Fe Area Golf Clubs

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 08/4/25

Looking for your next round? Check out this run down of the best courses in the area.

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The Emotional Side of Home Selling

The Emotional Side of Home Selling

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 06/14/21

Americans are more stressed out about selling their home than planning a wedding.

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10 Things To Do While You’re Social Distancing

10 Things To Do While You’re Social Distancing

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 06/8/21

10 suggestions to help make your time “social distancing” as interesting.

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What Do You Do When You Can’t Find a New Home?

What Do You Do When You Can’t Find a New Home?

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 06/1/21

It comes down to having an agent who knows how to leverage their connections.

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Sleeping Outside, an Uncommon Luxury

Sleeping Outside, an Uncommon Luxury

  • Raquel Benguiat
  • 03/21/22

Outdoor sleeping arrangements are a unique offering at these high-end hotels.

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