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Designed to resemble a California Craftsman-style village, the property’s cliffside paths stay active throughout the day—couples walking hand in hand, families heading toward the beach, and dogs making their morning, afternoon, and sunset rounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026 -
Today, there is a visitor center nearby, along with miles of walking trails.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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One had a Karoline Leavitt stand-in perpetually walking out of a press conference, taking off more and more mic packs all the while.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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In May, Goldberg celebrated the Knicks' advancement to the NBA Finals, its first since 1999, by walking out to the set while holding a broom to symbolize the team sweeping the competition.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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“Locking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locking%20out. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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