Cali Life Co. Blog

  • Coronado Island: The Classic San Diego Day TL;DR: Coronado is the San Diego day trip that lives up to the postcard. The Hotel del Coronado, a wooden Victorian resort open since 1888, anchors the island, the beach in front of it carries a natural sparkle from mica in the sand, and Orange Avenu... View Post
  • Sunglasses for Small Faces: Frames That Fit Right TL;DR: If sunglasses slide down your nose, dwarf your face, or leave the temple arms bowing out at your ears, the frame is built for an average or larger face, not yours. Look for a lens width around 50 to 54mm, a narrower bridge, and a shorte... View Post
  • What Makes the Best Wood Sunglasses? Criteria That Matter TL;DR: The best wood sunglasses come down to five criteria: genuine wood construction, real polarized UV400 lenses, a hinge built to survive daily use, a fair price for what you get, and a warranty that proves the maker believes in the... View Post