Michael Franco of Coldwell Banker Newport Beach just sold a listing at 28 Fairway Point in Pelican Hill development in Newport Coast.  This custom-built estate sold for 11.4 million dollars. This 8,900 square foot home has seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. The estate was designed by Richard Kranz and built in 2006.  This home was modeled after a Tuscan countryside Villa. Rare to this area is a first-floor master suite with dual walk-in closets and access to the backyard. Among the many amenities this home features are a sauna, indoor pool, 450 bottle wine cellar, gym, 12 seat home theater and steam room.The estate has a four-car subterranean garage. The property and home have world class views of the Pacific Ocean, whitewater, the fairways and greens of the Pelican Hill Golf Course and picture-perfect sunsets. This home sits on a 20,000 square foot piece of property which is nearly a half-acre. Outdoors, residents will enjoy entertaining in the courtyard, around the swimming pool, spa, loggia, the lounge area with a fireplace and bar, a barbeque pavilion and raised gardens. Pelican Hill is a 24-hour guard gated community with 140 custom built estates. Pelican Hill sits in the hills above the Crystal Cove State Park and Beach.

The 24^th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival is taking place from Thursday, October 12^th through Thursday, October 19^th. This is one of the foremost film fests in the US. The gathering often draws nearly 60,000 guests. There will be over 100 feature films, 30 short films and an over a dozen public parities. More than 60 culinary partners will be featured throughout the event. The event was founded in 1999, with mission of bringing Orange County together with the best independent films and film makers. For more information, see their website at: https://newportbeachfilmfest.com/.

Pelican Hill is a group of exclusive developments in the Newport Coast section of the city of Newport Beach. Pelican Hill is home to Pelican Crest, Pelican Point, Pelican Hill, Pelican Ridge, and Pelican Ridge Estates. Located at 21 Skyridge, this 11,000 square foot home is part of the Pelican Crest development. This five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home was built in 2000. Attention to detail can be seen in the dual staircases, custom built-ins multiple fireplaces. The chef’s kitchen features Viking appliances, custom inlaid cabinets, and new lighting fixtures. The subterranean level is dedicated to entertaining and a nine-car garage. There are very nice views of the surrounding mountains and canyons, and city night lights. This home sits on a large 19,700 square foot piece of property, which is 100 foot wide. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, spa, built-in barbeque, and bar area, covered seating area and fireplace.Pelican Crest is a 24-hour guard gated community, 158 custom built estates. 

Newport Beach is an Orange County city ideally located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. Newport Beach has a population of approximately 85,000 residents. Located at 1210 Kings, this 7,000 square foot home is part of the Kings Road development. This five-bedroom, six-bathroom home was built in 2022. Attention to detail can be seen in the high-volume ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and recessed lighting. The gourmet kitchen features professional grade appliances, an island and wine wall. There is elevator access to all levels. With its bluff top setting, this home has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, Newport Harbor, city night lights and stunning sunsets.This home sits on a 6,800 square foot piece of property, with a corner lot setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, spa, and patio. Kings Road is in the Cliffhaven area of Newport Heights. Students living in this area are just a short walk to Ensign Middle School and Newport Harbor High School.

Cruisers Pizza Bar and Grill is hosting Trivia Night and Tater Tot Toss Thursdays.  The Trivia Thursday is hosted by Thinky Drinky. Trivia categories include movie quotes, music, general knowledge and more. There are timed challenges and double or nothing questions. There are prizes for the top three teams.  Trivia Thursdays runs from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Cruisers Pizza is located at 801 Balboa Boulevard in Newport Beach. For more information, see their website at: https://www.cruiserspizzabargrill.com/events/trivia-thursdays-and-the-tater-tot-toss-at-cruisers-newport-beach.

Laguna Beach is just south of Newport Beach in Orange County. Laguna Beach is truly dedicated to the arts with three large scale art shows per year, over 80 art galleries, weekly art gallery walks and 180 artists in residence. Located at 948 Del Mar, this 4,400 square foot home is part of the Arch Beach Heights developments. This three-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 1996. Attention to detail can be seen in the high-volume ceilings, great room fireplace and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The gourmet kitchen features a breakfast nook, center island, and Thermador, KitchenAid and Fisher and Paykel appliances. The home has 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, whitewater, rocky coves, Catalina Island, city night lights and spectacular sunsets. This home sits on a 9,900 square foot piece of property, with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a wraparound deck, spa, and outdoor kitchen with a built-in barbeque. Arch Beach Heights is at the top of Laguna Beach in the hills above Laguna Beach Village. Arch Beach Heights is home to Moulton Meadows Park with tennis courts, hiking, tot lot and par training course. 

Newport Beach is one of the oldest cities in Orange County, having been incorporated in 1906. Newport Beach is ideally located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego.  The population of Newport Beach is approximately 85,000 residents. Located at 500 Harbor Island Drive, this 4,400 square foot part of the Promontory Bay development. This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 1973. Attention to detail can be found in the custom glass entry doors, custom stainless steel garage doors and floating staircase. The dining room features a custom Bocci chandelier with hand blown glass. The chef’s kitchen has a wet bar, custom cabinetry, Wolf range and waterfall edge onyx countertops.  This home sits on a 5,000 square foot piece of waterfront property. The home has 53 feet of water frontage. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a 40-foot dock, spa, and bayfront deck. Promontory Bay is in the Lower Newport Bay – Balboa Island area of Newport Beach. Promontory Bay is a man-made peninsula. There are 62 homes in Promontory Bay.

Sherman Library and Gardens Summer Slimming Series is continuing into August. Going through August 28^this the “Happy Hour Abs and Booty” Class. Every Monday, the class begins at 5:30 pm. The class is taught by Shape Up Health Club instructors. After the class, enjoy strolling through the garden with refreshing squeezed juices from Sejuiced and snacks from Chef Michael of Vivante. This class is designed for all ages and ability levels. Sherman Library and Gardens is located at 2647 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. For more information, or to register for the class, see their website at: https://thesherman.org/event/shape-up-health-club-summer-slimming-series-summer-2023/.

Shady Canyon is a group of three luxury developments in the Turtle Rock Village in the city of Irvine. This 800-acre area is home to approximately 400 single family homes and 1,000 residents.Located at 47 Echo Glen, this 6,900 square foot home is part of the Shady Canyon Custom community.This five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home was built in 2007. Enter the home through a private courtyard. Attention to detail can be seen in the high volume and beamed ceilings, stone fireplaces, and French doors. The gourmet kitchen features a breakfast room, large center island and custom cabinetry.There are views of the Pacific Ocean, surrounding hills and canyons and city night lights.This home sits very large 27,000 square foot piece of property, with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, spa, dining loggia, and fireplace terrace. Shady Canyon is a 24-hour guard gated development. Shady Canyon is bordered by the Quail Hill development, Bommer Canyon and the James Irvine Retreat. 

Newport Beach is one of the oldest beach front communities in Orange County, having been incorporated in 1906.  The population of Newport Beach is approximately 85,000 residents. Located at 19 Balboa Coves, this 2,100 square foot home is part of the Balboa Coves neighborhood. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 2012. This single level home has walnut cabinetry, polished concrete floors, and high-volume ceilings. The chef’s kitchen features top of the line appliances, quartz countertops, and a center island. There are spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, whitewater, coastline, city night lights and picture-perfect sunsets.  This home sits on a 5,100 square foot piece of waterfront property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a dock large enough to accommodate a 35-foot vessel and a separate guest casita.  Balboa Coves is a 24-hour guard gated development, with 68 homes. Balboa Coves is in the West Newport Lido Isle area.

The Balboa Fun Zone is hosting the July edition of Maker’s in the Zone. On Thursday, July 6^th the Makers in the Zone market will be open from 5:30pm to 9pm. This sunset celebration is an evening filled with a local artisan market, live music, and drinks in the courtyard, overlooking the bay. July’s market will include both the Makers in the Zone and the Female Makers Market.  This event is free to attend. The Balboa Fun Zone is located at 600 East Bay Avenue in Newport Beach. For more information, see their website at: https://www.balboafunzone.com/events/makers-in-the-zone-may-2023-wd3kx.

Lido Isle is a residential only island in Newport Harbor and is part of the city of Newport Beach. Lido was begun in the 1920’s making it one of the master planned communities in California. Located at 711 Via Lido Nord, this 3,500 square foot home has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. This home was built in 1957. Attention to detail can be seen in the use of French Doors, multiple fireplaces, and custom wrought iron staircase. The chef’s kitchen features a 6 burner Viking stove, prep island with sink and dual ovens. This home sits on a 4,000 square foot piece of property, which is large for Lido Isle. This is a corner street to Strada lot. The rooftop deck has panoramic views. Residents are within walking distance to the clubhouse. Among the many amenities offered on Lido Isle are tennis courts, parks, tot lot, clubhouse, private beach and dock. 

Newport Beachis one of the oldest cities in Orange County, having been incorporated in 1906.

Newport Beach is ideally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Newport Beach has a population of approximately 85,000 residents. Located at 4 Torrey Pines Lane, this 7,900 square foot home is part of the Big Canyon community. This seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom home was built in 1993.The kitchen features a large center island. The family has three sets of glass double doors which lead to the outdoors. This home sits on a large 17,400 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting.  Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, spa, seating area, a guest house and mature landscaping. Big Canyon is off of San Joaquin Hills Road between MacArthur and Jamboree. This is a 24-hour guard gated development.

The Newport Theatre Arts Center is hosting performances of Guys and Dolls from June 2^nd through June 25^th. Guys and Dolla is considered one of the best romantic musical comedies ever. It debuted on Broadway in 1950 and ran for 1,200 performances. The musical comedy follows two unlikely pairings in Manhattan, a high rolling gamble, a crap game manager, a showgirl and a missionary.  Tickets range in price from $25 to $30. The Newport Theatre Arts Center is located at 2501 Cliff Drive in Newport Beach. For more information or to purchase tickets, see their website at: https://www.ntactickets.com/.

Corona del Mar is part of the city of Newport Beach.  Corona del Mar is known locally as the CDM, it is Spanish for “Crown of the Sea.” The area is well known for its beautiful tidepools, sandy beaches and cliffside views. ​Located at 4541 Brighton Road, this 7,000 square foot home is part of the Cameo Shores development. This five-bedroom, six-bathroom home was built in 2018.  Attention to detail can be seen in high-volume beamed ceilings, glass walls and recessed ceilings. There is elevator service to all levels. The home features a private theater, wine cellar and gym with a built-in sauna. There are far-reaching views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, city night lights and vibrant evening sunsets. This home sits on a large 19,600 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool with a 29-foot waterfall, spa, heated loggia, built-in barbeque, and firepit. Residents have direct beach access. There are 170 single family homes in Cameo Shores. 

Newport Beach is one of the oldest beach front cities in Orange County, having been incorporated in 1906. Newport Beach has a population of approximately 85,000 residents. Newport Beach is ideally situated hallway between Los Angeles and San Diego. Located at 40 Belcourt Drive, this 4,500 square foot home is part of the Belcourt Townehomes development. This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 1983.Attention to detail can be seen in the high-volume ceilings, oversized windows, and multiple sets of French doors. The gourmet kitchen features stone counters, custom lighting, and stainless-steel appliances. The home has elevator service to every level. This is an end unit. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy manicured garden spaces and mature association trees.  Belcourt is in the East Bluff – Harbor View area between Jamboree and Ford Roads. Belcourt is a 24-hour guard gated community, with many amenities including a swimming pool, spa, barbeque area and security.

Peppermania is happening at Roger’s Gardens April 28^th through May 7^th. This is the “world’s largest and most fun pepper sale.” Roger’s Garden will have over 150 varieties on peppers available for the sale. There are plants available for both in ground and container gardens. David Rizzo, Roger’s Gardens edible expert will be on hand to answer questions, give tips and share his favorite pepper plants. Topics covered will include range of heat levels, growing tips, culinary uses and recipes for salsa, Asian dishes, chili rellenos and stuffed peppers. For more information, see their website at: https://www.rogersgardens.com/pages/peppers. 

Shady Canyon is part of the Turtle Rock Village in Irvine, California. Shady Canyon is approximately 800 acres made-up of 300 acres of golf courses and 500 acres of residential development. There are 400 homes in Shady Canyon. Located at 39 Golden Eagle, this 6,500 square foot home is part of the Shady Canyon Customdevelopment. This four-bedroom, six-bathroom home was built in 2006, which has been remodeled. Enter the home through a private courtyard with a water feature. This will lead you to a foyer with stone finishes, a chandelier, and a spiral staircase. There are views of the surrounding hills and canyons and city night lights.  This home sits on a very large 29,900 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a covered loggia, fire pit, outdoor kitchen with a built-in barbeque, swimming pool and spa. Shady Canyon is bordered by Quail Hill, James Irvine Retreat and Bommer Canyon. Turtle Rock Nature Center is close-by with outdoor classrooms, classes, and abundant wildlife.

Newport Beach is one of the oldest beach front cities in Orange County, having been incorporated in 1906. Newport Beach has a population of approximately 85,000 residents. Located at 20 Cherry Hills Lane, this 6,500 square foot home is part of the Big Canyon community. This five-bedroom, six-bathroom home was built in 2006. Attention to detail can be seen in the high-volume ceilings, skylights, and custom built-ins. The gourmet kitchen features professional grade appliances and a walk-in pantry. There are views of the golf course. This home sits on a large 12,300 square foot piece of property, with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, spa, fireplace, and outdoor kitchen with a built-in barbeque, refrigerator, ice maker, warming drawer, and wine cooler.  Big Canyon is a guard gated development between MacArthur and Jamboree just off of San Joaquin Hills Road. The neighborhoods of Big Canyon are arranged around the Big Canyon Country Club’s 18-hole golf course.

Speaker and Author David Koenig is bringing Columbo to Newport Beach. On Thursday, April 27th, David Koenig will be speaking at the Balboa Island Museum. Titled Columbo Goes to Newport Beach, Koenig will be speaking about the filming of Columbo in Newport Beach. The lecture will begin at 6pm and lasts approximately 2 hours. Members tickets are $20 and Non-member tickets are $25. Balboa Island Museum is located at the 210 Marine Avenue #B in Newport Beach. For more information, or to purchase tickets, see their website at: https://www.balboaislandmuseum.org/calendar-events/speaker-event-author-david-koenig-columbo-goes-to-newport-beach/.

Lido Isle is a residential only island in Newport Harbor in the city of Newport Beach. Lido Isle has approximately 850 homes and one yacht club. This is one on the oldest master planned communities in California. Located at 908 Zurich Circle, this 3,800 square foot home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. This home was built in 1997. This Santa Barbara style home has an open floor plan and is filled with natural light. Attention to detail can be seen in the high-volume ceilings, fireplace, and use of stone. This home sits on a 5,600 square foot piece of property, with a corner lot setting. This is a double lot, which is large for Lido Isle. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a large patio, mature gardens, and roof top deck. There are beautiful views from the roof top deck of the Back Bay, surrounding mountains and canyons and city night lights. Among the many amenities offered on Lido Isle are tennis and pickleball courts, a private beach. Clubhouse and dock. 

Newport Beach is an Orange County city. Newport Beach is one of the oldest cities in Orange County, having been incorporated 1906. The population of the Newport Beach is approximately 85,000 residents. Located at 45 Ocean Vista Unit 41, this 2,100 square foot home is part of the Sea Island. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo unit was built in 1981. Walls of glass make indoor outdoor living seamless. There is a detached two car garage. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a private pool with fire features and waterfalls and a private dining area.  Sea Island is in the East Bluff Harbor View area of Newport Beach, just off of Jamboree and the Pacific Coast Highway. This is a guard gated community, with two building Sea Island Lusk and Sea Island McClain.  Residents are within walking distance to Back Bay and Balboa Island.

The Newport Beach Invitational will be taking place from Friday, March 24^th through Sunday, March 26^th, 2023. The Newport Beach Invitational will be held at The Tennis and Pickleball Club in Newport Beach. This is an amateur invitational for singles and teams. The amateur purse is $10,000.  The registration fee is $75.00.  The Tennis and Pickleball Club is located at 11 Clubhouse Drive in Corona del Mar. For more information, see their website at: https://www.pickleballtournaments.com/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=5241.

Corona del Mar is part of the city Newport Beach. Corona del Mar is known locally as the CDM and is Spanish for “Crown of the Sea.” This part of the city is well known for its beaches, tidepools and cliffside views. Located at 508 De Anza Drive, this 2,300 square foot home is part of the Corona Highlands community. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 1959. The gourmet kitchen features all new appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf oven and dual climate wine cooler. The home has beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, white water, city night lights and stunning sunsets. This home sits on a 6,900 square foot piece of property, with over 130 feet of ocean view frontage. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a gorgeous designer patio and an enclosed lanai. Residents are within walking distance of Corona del Mar Village, with many shopping ang dining options. Corona Highlands is in the North PCH neighborhood, which is above the Pacific Coast Highway. Corona Highlands sits on a high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean with views all the way to Balboa Island. 

Newport Beach is one of the oldest cities in Orange County.  Newport Beach was incorporated in 1906.  The city has a population of approximately 85,000 residents. Located at 3904 Channel Place, this 2,900 square foot home is part of the Newport Island community. This three-bedroom, five-bathroom home was designed by Brandon Architects and built in 2020, Patterson Custom Homes. This three-level home has elevator access to all levels. Attention to detail can be seen in the floor to ceiling windows, wood-slatted millwork staircase and Vantage Lighting System. There are wonderful views of the bay. This home sits on a 3,600 square foot piece of waterfront property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a dining area, built-in barbeque area, a new sea wall and a dock which can accommodate a 35-foot boat. There are also two rooftop decks, one is covered with an outdoor kitchen and fire pit, the other has a spa. The beach is just a few blocks walk and a short drive to Lido Village.

Michael Franco from MWA Compass Realty just sold the priciest home in Orange County in 2023. Representing the buyers in this transaction, this mansion sold for $30.6 million, a decrease of 32% from the original asking price of $45 million in July of 2021. Located at 1 Pelican Crest Drive, this 13,400 square foot estate is part of the Pelican Crest development. This seven-bedroom, ten-bathroom home was built in 2010, by Fari Construction.  In 2020, the home was updated with imported onyx slab floors, Cristallo slab countertops, fabric wall coverings, wood paneling and Venetian plaster walls. Enter the property through a gated motor court that winds towards the home past a water feature and ending at the porte-cochere. Upon entering the home guests are greeted by two story resort style foyer which leads to a formal living room and dining room, leading to both the kitchen with a secondary prep kitchen, executive and assistant offices, and guest suites with kitchenettes. The entire north wing is dedicated to the master suite which includes a sitting room, double bathrooms and closets and a view deck. In addition, the home also features a cinema, 1,200 bottle wine cellar, bar, games room and gym with massage room. A commercial grade elevator services all levels. The subterranean level is occupied by a seven-car garage. There are near panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, Pelican Hill Golf Course, city night lights and beautiful sunsets. This home sits on nearly three quarters of an acre of a pie shaped property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and cabanas with bathrooms and showers. There is a detached, private guest casita. The home was once owned by Herbalife executive, Dolan Andry in 2017. Pelican Crest is part of the Pelican Hill development in Newport Coast. Pelican Crest is a 24-guard gated development, with 158 custom built estates

Sherman Library and Gardens is hosting Creatures of the Night, Friday and Saturday, February 24^th and 25^th.  From 5pm to 7pm, each evening, night creatures come out to meet and greet visitors. By day, these peaceful, colorful garden welcomes visitors to walk the grounds, but for these two nights, come and meet birds of prey, night blooming plants, bugs, and other nocturnal animals. OC Birds of Prey, Santa Ana Zoo, and Adventures in Living Science are joining the staff of Sherman Gardens to share knowledge about these creatures. This is a family friendly event. Tickets are $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Sherman Gardens is located at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, in Corona del Mar. For more information or to purchase tickets, see their website at: https://thesherman.org/creatures-of-the-night/.

Laguna Beach is an ocean front city in Orange County with a dedication to the arts. Laguna Beach offers weekly gallery walks, over 80 art galleries, three large scale art shows per year and over 180 artists in residence. Located at 1241-1243 Ocean Front, this 2,400 square foot home is part of the Main Beachneighborhood. This six-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 1949. Both units were renovated in 2020. This set of duplexes has one unit with four bedrooms and two bathrooms and one unit with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both kitchens have Bosch and Viking stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops.  Each unit has a one car attached garage. The duplexes have forever views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, beaches, city night lights and picture-perfect sunsets. This home sits on a 1,300 square foot piece of property, with a beach front setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy 60-foot balconies. The Main Beach is in the middle of town where Broadway and Ocean Avenues intersect with the Coast Highway. Residents have direct beach access. 

Newport Beach is one of the oldest beach front cities in Orange County. Newport Beach is home to Newport Coast, Corona del Mar, Pelican Hill, and Crystal Cove. Located at 45 Ocean Vista, this 2,100 square foot condo unit is part of the Sea Island community. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home was built in 1981. This one level condo has a private pool with fire features and a water wall. Attention to detail can be seen in the walls of glass, stone flooring, and den. There is a detached garage. Sea Island is on the East Bluff- Harbor Views are of Newport Beach. This is a guard gated community with two different developments: Sea Island Lusk and Sea Island McClain. Sea Island is walking distance to Back Bay and Balboa Island.