Belmont Shore, on Second Street in Long Beach is hands down one of the places you need to explore. I was here last on a day trip with friends, and I must say – you will not be at a loss for dining options. For a quick bite, check out Papulucci’s – your classic pizza [read more]
Thanks again for the quick sale of our home. We sold in 2.5 months in a terrible market with, I believe, 16 homes on the market in Belcourt. Your pricing strategy was right on. Share this:
Located on Marine Avenue on Balboa Island, Hershey’s Market has been around for quite a few decades. It really is a sort of Balboa landmark. The market offers everything from residents’ necessities to whatever any tourist may seek. That means groceries, made to order sandwiches, a gelato cart, wines, and souvenirs. Hershey’s Market also has [read more]
For just a short drive to L.A. on a day trip, you can discover one of the highest quality collections of art work at the Getty Museum. After spending the greater part of a day at the Getty, I was able to see art ranging from Renaissance paintings and sculptures of the 15th century to [read more]
Known as the antique capital of Orange County, Old Town Orange offers an interesting look into American history and culture of the past. The neighborhood is famous for its old architecture and historic building, as well as restaurants, and beautiful central plaza. Orange’s founding park is the plaza, which was built inside the central traffic [read more]
For something more than your typical mall, check out Newport Beach’s outdoor mall: Fashion Island. The mall offers a wide variety of shops, ranging from high end (Bloomingdale’s, Bebe, Neiman Marcus, etc…) to the “on the budget” (Forever 21, Express, Urban Outfitters). But aside from that, the not-so-typical mall has a more of a laid [read more]
Crystal Cove State Park is as scenic as it is versatile. It is the perfect place for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and scuba divers. It even rhymes! Additionally the gorgeous beach is also a hot spot for surfers and swimmers. Yet despite all the visitors, the place is quiet and tranquil. A person can really get [read more]
I grew up in Long Beach, a 5th generation California resident, with two older brothers, Mark and Brett. My forefathers came to California during the Gold Rush and quickly realized their livelihoods would center around feeding and clothing our state’s growing population, rather than striking it rich in the mines and rivers of the Sierras.
