Cali Life Co. Blog

  • What Are TAC Polarized Lenses? The Honest Breakdown TL;DR: TAC polarized lenses are built from cellulose triacetate, a lightweight, optically clear organic polymer that has served as the base film for polarized lenses for decades. A thin polarizing layer sits inside the lens and blocks horizon... View Post
  • Ocean Beach: San Diego's Last True Beach Town TL;DR: Ocean Beach, known locally as OB, keeps a laid-back, unpolished character that most of San Diego's coastline has traded for polish. The municipal pier, open since 1966, has been closed since October 2023 for structural repairs, with a full ... View Post
  • UV400: What It Means and Why It Is Non-Negotiable TL;DR: UV400 means a lens blocks light up to the 400 nanometer wavelength, which covers 100 percent of both UVA and UVB rays, the parts of sunlight responsible for long-term eye damage. It is a separate spec from polarization and from tint dar... View Post