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 Orchard Drive in Newport Beach, Casanooah is truly a breath of fresh air. Even saying the name sounds relaxing and therapeutic. Mainly, it’s a Japanese Garden and many people just come here to relax and stop to smell the roses. With it’s exotic plants and fountains, it really is a peaceful place. But [read more]
When Newport becomes too much of ‘the usual’ for you, Catalina is always a beautiful and exciting excursion option. The Catalina Ferry leaves once a day at 9am from the Balboa Pavilion, and arrives in Avalon at 10:15am. With a round trip ticket, the boat leaves Avalon at 4:30pm and arrives at the Balboa Pavilion at [read more]
Fashion Island’s new and luxurious movie experience, the Island Cinema, is definitely something you need to see. Recently renovated and just re-opened in December, Fashion Island’s new theater offers screening rooms with comfy leather seats and a cinema cafe with menu options including snacks and appetizers, artisan sandwiches, soup & chili, specialty items, hand scooped [read more]
With the best chocolate croissants and cinnamon twists you’re likely to have ever tasted, Pain Du Monde Cafe will definitely become your new obsession. This cafe is a great place relax with a book, or to spend a lunch date with a friend. One of my favorite lunch items is the grilled salmon Salad. It comes with a cilantro sauce with tons of [read more]
Today the Wilderness park, located in Laguna Beach (Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Rd.) is hosting the Dilley Loop Nature Hike. Get close to nature on this leisurely 2-mile hike - over steep and uneven terrain as you spot beautiful plants and animals along the way. The cost [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.
