The Sunset Jazz Supper Club Edition’s second installment will take place on Wednesday, February 19^th. Brought to you by the producers of the wildly successful summer Jazz Series, Joe Rothman and John McClure.  There will be five performances in the Sunset Jazz Supper Club Edition. The February performance features Harry Allen with Teka and her New Bossa Trio, featuring Quinn Johnson, Edwin Livingston and Kevin Winard. Performances will be held in the Hook and Spear restaurant at the Newport Beach Marriott. Shows begin at 6pm and continue until 9:30pm. Make your reservations early, there is room for only 106 Jazz fans. The Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa is located at 900 Newport Center Drive. For more information, see their website at: http://www.sunsetjazzatnewport.com/.

Costa Mesa is part of Orange County.  Costa Mesa is made up of five unique sections: Central Costa Mesa, Eastside Costa Mesa, Mesa Verde, South Coast Metro and Southwest Costa Mesa. Located at 944 Aurora Lane, this 2,400 square foot home is part of the Elara development in the  South Coast Metro area. This four bedroom, three bathroom home was built in 2019. Attention to detail can be seen in the hand-laid subway tile, professional landscaping and Shaker style cabinetry. The gourmet kitchen features quartz slab countertops and Bertazzoni appliances. This home sits on a 2,800 square foot piece of property.  South Coast Metro is bordered by Sunflower Boulevard, Baker Street, Harbor Boulevard and the 405 and 73 Freeways. 

Crystal Cove is part of the city of Newport Beach.  The area is made up of several luxury home developments and the Crystal Cove State Park, which has 3.2 miles of coastline, 18 miles of trails and 2,400 acres of canyons. Located at 26 Gondoliers, this 5,700 square foot home is part of the White Sails development. This four bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 2004. Enter the home through a private courtyard. Attention to detail can be seen in the vaulted ceilings, fireplace and brick flooring. The gourmet kitchen features a six-burner stove, double oven and two dishwashers. The home has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, city night lights and beautiful sunsets. This home sits on a large 13,000 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy the saltwater swimming pool, spa, water feature, outdoor living room with a fireplace and two lounging areas, all with Pacific Ocean views. White Sails is situated right next to The Tides neighborhood.  This is a 24 guard gated community.  White Sails residents are invited to join in all the resort style activities at the Canyon Club Recreation Center, which is also the social hub of the area.

The Crystal Cove Conservancy and Crystal Cove State Park offers many programs throughout the year in many areas including: art, science, history and nature at the park. During the month of January there will be three different programs running. 

Field Science Saturdays: Help park employees by collecting real data about the restoration work in Moro Canyon. The second Saturday of the month, join the conservancy’s education team and participate in ongoing research projects.

Historical District Walking Tour: These walks take place on the third Sunday of each month.  Guide Laura Davick, will guide visitors through the historic district and educate you on the history, rescue and future plans for the parks. 

Sea Glass Wrapping: Every Wednesday, in the Education Commons, learn about the art of wrapping sea glass. 

For more information about any of these programs or to see what they will be offering in the future, see their website at: https://crystalcove.org/visit/things-to-do/year-round-programs/.

Pelican Hill is a coastal community in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. There are five developments in Pelican Hill: Pelican Crest, Pelican Hill, Pelican Point, Pelican Ridge and Pelican Ridge Estates. Located at 6 Shoreview, this 19,000 square foot home is part of the Pelican Point development. This eight bedroom, nineteen bathroom estate was built in 2013. The home was designed by architect David Ko, interior designer Thurston Boyd and master theater designer Theo Kalomirakis. Attention to detail can be seen in the state of the art theaters with D-Box motion technology, the Italian Bistro and large lounge and bar. There are views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island and the city night lights. Pelican Point is a 24 hour guard gated community with 48 custom built estates. This custom-built estate sits on a very large 31,000 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting.  Pelican Point is south of Corona del Mar, off the Pacific Coast Highway. 

Crystal Cove is situated in the high bluffs above Crystal Cove State Park. Crystal Cove State Park is an official California State Park with 3.2 miles of coastline, 400 acres of bluffs, 2,400 acres of canyons, 18 miles of trails and a 1,400 acre marine park. Located at 18 Water Port, this 4,700 square foot home is part of the Crystal Cove Custom community. This four bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 2017. This custom estate was designed by architect Bob White. The home features a 1,500 bottle climate controlled wine room, Savant Home Automation and a SONOS surround sound system. The chef’s kitchen has Wolf, Bosch and Sub-Zero appliances. The home and property have wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean, Abalone Point and San Clemente Island. This home sits on a large 14,000 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. All Crystal Cove residents are encouraged to participate in all the resort style activities offered at the Canyon Club Recreational Center, which also acts as the social hub of Crystal Cove. 

Santa Photos at Fashion Island will begin on Friday November 22^nd and continue through Christmas Eve. Visit Santa in his custom built home on the Atrium Lawn. Both personal and professional photos are available. Share your own photos of Santa and the kids on the Atrium Lawn on Instagram. Santa will be available for pictures Monday through Thursday from 11am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 7pm. Fashion Island is located at 401 Newport Center Drive. For more information, see their website at: 

https://www.shopfashionisland.com/events/santa-photos-fashion-island-2019/.

Lido Isle is a residential island in Newport Bay. Started in the 1920’s this is one of California’s first master planned communities, designed after a Mediterranean community.Located at 506 Via Lido Nord, this 3,600 square foot home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. This home was built in 1996. The home has an open floor plan filled with natural light. The chef’s kitchen features stainless steel Viking appliances, white cabinetry and granite countertops. There is elevator access to all floors. Attention to detail can be seen in the high volume ceilings, detailed moldings and use of Mahogany. The home has fabulous views of the Lido Channel, Newport Bay and Fashion Island. The home sits on a 3,100 square foot bay front property. Outside, there is private dock and pier to accommodate a large yacht. Lido Isle offers many amenities including a marina, private beach, tennis courts and clubhouse.

Crystal Cove is collection of luxury developments set in the bluffs above Crystal Cove State Park and Beach. Crystal Cove is situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Laguna Beach. Located at 26 Tideline Bluff, this 3,800 square foot home is part of the Nautilus community. This five bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 2004. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, a built-in refrigerator and six burner stove. The home and property have gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island; on a clear day the views stretch to Long Beach. The home sits on a 6,400 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a built-in kitchen and outdoor gas fireplace. Nautilus is a 24 hour guard gated development. Nautilus residents, as are all Crystal Cove residents, are invited to join in all the resort style activities offered at the Canyon Club Recreational Center.

The Girl Scouts of Orange County, is having their 10^th Annual Celebrate Leadership Event. On Friday, November 8^th, the the event will be held at the Fashion Island Hotel, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. This year there will be new honoree categories, new leadership building activities, a silent auction and a live auction. Honorees are paired with girl scouts, “linking tomorrow’s leaders with leaders of today.” The Fashion Island Hotel is located 690 Newport Center Drive. To purchase tickets or to learn more about this event, see their website at: http://www.girlscoutsoc.org/en/donate/celebrate-leadership.html.

Costa Mesa is an Orange County city, which is 37 miles south of Los Angeles and 88 miles north of San Diego. The city was incorporated in 1953. Located at 2507 Colby Place, this 2,000 square foot home is part of the College Park neighborhood in theCentral Costa Mesaarea. This three bedroom, two bathroom home was built in 1961. Attention to detail can be seen in the granite countertops, wood flooring and vaulted ceilings. The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances. This home sits on a 7,300 square foot piece of property, with a cul-de-sac setting.Outdoors, there is space for entertaining and built in barbeque grill island. The College Park neighborhood was one of the first master planned communities in Central Costa Mesa. The Central Costa Mesa area is bordered Baker Street, Wilson Street, the 55 Freeway and Harbor Boulevard. 

Crystal Cove is a collection of luxury developments in the Newport Coast section of the Newport Beach. Crystal Cove sits above the Crystal Cove State Park and Beach, giving the community amazing views. Located at 2 Sea Glass, this 7,600 square foot home is part of the Tides development. This four bedroom, six bathroom home was built in 2006. The chef’s kitchen features Statuario marble countertops, a Butler’s Pantry and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. The subterranean level is an entertainers delight, with a media room, wet bar and climate controlled wine cellar. There are panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, whitewater, city night lights and picture perfect sunsets. This home sits on a large 18,000 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. Homeowners are within walking distance to the clubhouse. Outdoors, the homeowners will enjoy the swimming pool, spa, courtyards and loggias. The Tides is a 24 hour guard gated neighborhood, built by Standard Pacific Homes. 

The 44^th Annual Fall Faire and Pumpkin Patch will on Sunday, October 13^th.  The Faire and Pumpkin Patch will be open from 10am to 3pm.  Pumpkins in all shapes and sizes will be available for purchase. The pumpkin patch is also the ideal place for family photos. In addition, to pumpkins there will be children’s craft projects, games, face painting and entertainment. There will food and drinks available for purchase, including a booth from the Newport Beach Fire Department.  The event is being held at the Environmental Nature Center, at 1601 East 16^th Street. All proceeds from this event will benefit the the center’s environmental education programs. For more information, see the center’s website at: https://encenter.org/visit-us/fall-faire/.

Costa Mesa is an Orange County city which is surrounded by Huntington Beach, Irvine and Newport Beach. The city’s slogan is “The City of the Arts.” Located at 1147 Gleneagles, this 2,400 square foot home is part of the Westside Costa Mesa South area. This three bedroom, three bathroom home was built in 1961. Enter the home through a private courtyard with a pergola. Attention to detail can be seen in the quartz flooring, built-in lighting and Venetian plaster walls. The kitchen features a greenhouse window, dual ovens and five burner stove. There is a patio off the master bedroom. The home has 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island and beautiful evening sunsets.  This home sits on an 8,000 square foot piece of property, near the park. Outside, homeowners will enjoy a 1,000 square foot deck with a windscreen and in-ground pool. Westside-Southwest Costa Mesa is made up of one and two story single family homes, the area is also near the South Coast Plaza. 

Crystal Cove is a collection of exclusive neighborhoods in Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. Crystal Cove is situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway. Located at 82 Archipelago, this 4,700 square foot home is part of the Oceana development. This four bedroom, four bathroom home was built in 2004. The home has been updated recently.  There are amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, and stunning sunsets. The chef’s kitchen features, Viking and Sub-Zero appliances and granite countertops. Attention to detail can be seen in the vaulted ceilings, French doors and first floor master suite. The detached casita is perfect for guests. This home sits on a 12,4000 square foot piece of property. Outdoors there is a built-in barbeque area and 8KW solar system.  Oceana is a 24 hour guard gated development, known for their large property sizes. As with all Crystal Cove developments, Oceana residents are invited to enjoy all the resort style activities offered at the Canyon Club Recreational Center. 

Roger’s Garden in Corona del Mar, has several events coming up, in addition to their Halloween Boutique. On Saturday, September 28^th, they will be hosting a workshop on creating your own pumpkin succulent garden. The Original Designs Team Leader, Onita Castillo, will help you create your own pumpkin centerpiece. The workshop includes step by step instructions, all materials and care instructions. The class begins at 10am. For more information about this workshop or their many other classes and events, see their website at: https://www.rogersgardens.com/seminar-event/succulent-pumpkin-workshops-with-onita-castillo-10/.

Shady Canyon is a group of luxury residential developments in the city of Irvine. Shady Canyon is an approximately 800 acres with a Country Club and Golf Course. Located at 35 Prairie Grass, this 4,400 square foot home is part of the Villas of Shady Canyon development. This four bedroom, six bathroom home was built in 2003. Attention to detail can be seen in the high volume ceilings and coffered wood. The chef’s kitchen has a six burner stove, dual dishwashers and a center island.  The home sits on a large 13,000 square foot piece of property. Outdoors homeowners will enjoy a large salt water pool, spa, waterfall, an outdoor fireplace and built-in barbeque area.  There are wonderful views of the city night lights, the golf course and the surrounding hills and canyons. The Villas of Shady Canyon is in the Turtle Rock Village, in south Irvine. Approximately 1,000 people live in Shady Canyon. 

Crystal Cove is in Newport Beach.  The residential communities of the Crystal Cove sit above the Crystal Cove State Park, with 2,400 acres of the canyons, 18 miles of trails and a 1,400 acre marine park. Given their high bluff setting, Crystal Cove homes have exceptional views. Located at 5 Clear Water, this 6,400 square foot home is part of the Coral Crest development. This four bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 2015. This custom built estate was designed by CJ Light. The chef’s kitchen has a 15 foot kitchen, a separate prep and catering kitchen and a bar.  Attention to detail can be found in the Creston Smart Home System, the glass gym and heated flooring. The home and property have extraordinary views of the Pacific Ocean, the coastline, city night lights, Catalina Island and Palos Verdes. The estate sits on a large 18,000 square foot piece of property. There is 1,000 square foot of covered loggia space and enclosed courtyard outdoors. Coral Crest is a newer development being designed by The New Home Company. This is a 24 hour guard gated community. Coral Crest sits in the upper northwest corner of Crystal Cove.

The 16^thAnnual Art in the Park event will return to Newport Beach on Saturday, September 28^th. Please make a note that the event is being held on a new date this year. The art show is being held on the Civic Green. Among the artwork for sale will be paper, mixed media, photography, painting, wood, textiles and jewelry. The annual art show is sponsored by the Newport Beach Arts Foundation. For more information or a list of participating artists, see their website at: https://newportbeachartsfoundation.org/.

Lido Isle is a residential only island with approximately 850 homes on it. Most homes have a Mediterranean or Cape Cod architectural style. Located at 126 Via Koron, this 3,400 square foot home was built in 1998. This three bedroom, five bathroom home was designed by Renato Trotta. Attention to detail can be seen in the marble flooring, mahogany cabinets and built-ins. The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, a breakfast area and stone counters. This home sits on a 3,600 square foot piece of property, which is 40 feet wide and a street to street parcel. Outdoors, homeowner’s will enjoy the sunny patio living area with a TV. Among the amenities offered on Lido Isle are tennis courts, private beach and clubhouse. 

Crystal Cove is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Laguna Beach. This part of the Newport Beach is home to the the Crystal Cove State Park with 3.2 miles of coastline, 400 acres of bluffs and 18 miles of trails. Located at 16 Swimmers Point, this large lot is part of the Crystal Cove Sea Point development. This lot is 17,000 square feet. Sea Point is a 24 hour guard gated community with just 27 luxury homes, most built by Laing Luxury homes.  Homes is this development have a Tuscan or Santa Barbara architectural style. With its high bluff setting, Sea Point homes have wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean, which stretch from Laguna Beach to Palos Verdes, the surrounding hills and canyon views. Residents of Crystal Cove are invited to join in all the resort style activities offered at the Canyon Club, which is the social hub of the area.

The Roger’s Gardens Halloween Boutique is opening on August 30^th at 9am. This year’s Halloween Boutique theme is Malice in Wonderland. You will encounter the White Rabbit, the Red Queen, and the Mad Hatter. The Halloween Boutique will stay open through October 31^stat 6pm. Roger’s Gardens is located in Corona del Mar. For more information about the happenings at Roger’s Gardens, see their website at:

https://www.rogersgardens.com/seminar-event/halloween-boutique-opening/.

Costa Mesa is 16 square mile city, which is made up of five areas; including Central Costa Mesa, Eastside Costa Mesa, Mesa Verde, South Coast Metro and Southwest Costa Mesa. Located at 2716 Skylark Circle, this 2,900 square foot home is part of the Buccola community. This five bedroom, three bathroom, was built in 1972. This is for sale for the first time in nearly fifty years. The home has recently been extensively remolded. This home sits on a 9,000 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting in the highly coveted upper bird street area. Buccola is situated in the Mesa Verde section of Costa Mesa. Buccola is a family oriented neighborhood with many parks and an exceptional library. 

Crystal Cove is part of the city of Newport Beach and is home the Crystal Cove State Park. Crystal Cove State Park has 3.2 miles of coastline, trails, and is home to the Crystal Cove Historical District. Located at 4 Coral Ridge, this 10,000 square foot home is part of the Coral Crest community. This six bedroom, ten bathroom home was built in 2013. The French Country style estate features a game room, movie theater and media room. This home has a rare 35 foot height allowance. The home and property have spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor, Catalina Island and city night lights. This home sits a large 18,000 square foot piece of property.  Coral Crest was designed by Robert Hidey Architects and was built by The New Home Company and has 27 luxury homes. 

The Newport Bay Conservancy, in partnership with Orange County parks is hosting an Explore the Bay Family Hike. This hike is designed for all ages. Families will learn about the trails which surround the bay and the bay, itself. This is a one-hour hike, which is an introduction to the bay and will be led by a naturalist. The hike will leave from the patio at the Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve. The hike will be on both paved and dirt trails. For more information about the hike; see their website at: https://newportbay.org/.

Costa Mesais an Orange County city, surrounded by Huntington Beach. Irvine and Newport Beach.  The city motto is “The City of Arts.” Located at 435 Bryson Springs, this 1,200 square foot home is part of the Brighton Springsdevelopment in the Central Costa mesa section of Costa Mesa. This two bedroom, four bathroom townhome was built in 1980. This is a three story home which has recently been extensively upgraded. The kitchen features custom cabinets, a Versi glass tile back splash and Italian granite countertops. The townhouse has vaulted ceilings, three patios and custom wall treatments.  Brighton Springs is townhome community with many amenities including a community swimming pool and spa. 

Crystal Coveis part of the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. Crystal Cove is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Laguna Beach. Located at 10 Coral Ridge, this 13,000 square foot home is part of the Crystal Cove Estate Collection. This six bedroom, ten bathroom custom estate was built in 2017, by Haigh Builders and designed by EBTA Architects. The kitchen features two islands, a butler’s pantry and professional grade appliances. Attention to detail can be seen in the coffered ceilings, limestone floors and electronic pocket doors.  The home and property have amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, the coastline, Catalina Island, city night lights and spectacular sunsets.  This home sits on a large 21,000 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, spa and two ocean view loggias.  All residents of Crystal Cove are invited to join in all the resort style activities at the Canyon Club, which acts as the social hub for Crystal Cove.

The Back Bay Science Center is open to the Public on Sundays from 10am to 2pm for their Community Day. The Back Bay Science Center is not normally open to the public, so this is a great opportunity for the public to learn more about the facility. The science center is located on Shellmaker Island next too Newport Dunes. This facility offers educational programs on estuarine and marine ecology and how these connect to the watershed. One the overall goals of the science center is to help people understand what they can be doing at home to impact the future of the watershed. Community Day is a free event. For more information, see their website at: http://www.backbaysciencecenter.org/.

Costa Mesa is an Orange County city surrounded by Huntington Beach, Irvine and Newport Beach. The city is 16 square miles and is just one mile from the Pacific Ocean.  Located at 2231 Golden Circle, this 2,100 square foot home is part of the Back Bay developments. This four bedroom, two bathroom home was built in 1972. This is a single story home which has been updated. The updates include distressed walnut flooring, a custom shower in the master suite and center kitchen island with a gas cook top. This home sits on a 7,700 square foot piece of property on a cul-de-sac. Students living in this area attend Mariners Elementary School, Ensign Middle School and Newport Harbor High School.  Back Bay is located in Eastside Costa Mesa. Eastside Costa Mesa is home to Old Town and 17^th Street.

Crystal Cove is home to some of the most luxurious residences in Newport Beach. With its high bluff setting, Crystal Cove homes have amazing views that stretch from Catalina Island to Palos Verdes. Located at 28 Midsummer, this 18,000 square foot home is part of the Crystal Cove Custom Home area. This five bedroom, eleven bathroom home was built in 2016. Among the special features of this estate are automated disappearing glass wall, 65 foot infinity edge pool and two fire pits. The views from the home include the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, San Clemente Islands, Palos Verdes and spectacular sunsets. This estate sits on a 33,000 square foot double lot.  Crystal Cove Custom home residents, like all Crystal Cove residents, are invited to join in all the resort style activities offered at the Canyon Club, which acts as the social hub of this area.