The Fine Art of Community

Created by a visionary group of local artists, Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) curates exhibits in Ventura County’s largest gallery space. But viewing art is only a small piece of the picture at this dynamic art enclave.

Symphony of Wine at Four Seasons Westlake Village

Editor's Note

“If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies.

Malcolm McDowell The Clockwork Orange Blossoms of Ojai

With one eye cocked and a hooligan’s heart, Alex DeLarge struck fear into everyone from his “droogs” to authority figures. Here, IVOR DAVIS drops his guard and chats peacefully with the actor behind the nightmare.

Gaige House

Channeling the ancient inns of Kyoto, an unconventional B&B in the Sonoma Valley brings Zen chic to Northern California’s wine country.

Suburban Luxury

One local couple combines industry know-how with a keen design sense.

Keepers of the Coast

The Ventura-based nonprofit Wishtoyo Foundation—now part of the nationwide alliance of “Waterkeepers”—brings a Chumash perspective to the environmental movement.

Summer is a-comin’ in

Products that fit your life, whether by the sea or simply dreaming of it

Rustic Elegance

Chef Andy Brooks adds his namesake restaurant to the short list of hot tables in Ventura

Summer Whites

From commonplace Chards to obscure varietals—Grüner Veltliner, anyone?—white wine pairs perfectly with warm summer evenings in Ventura County.