Category: Blog

As we enter August, summer is both in full-swing and approaching its end simultaneously. And that gives us all the more reason to go out and enjoy it! And what better way to enjoy our beautiful summer in Orange County than by supporting local business, charities, and the arts? We have rounded up a few notable events occurring in August that are the perfect place to spend your summer. You’ll want to mark these down on your calendar:

The term “Chef’s Kitchen” gets used a lot, and it means different things to different people. To some, it means having the perfect flow for indoor/outdoor entertaining. To others, it means having the perfect restaurant-style layout. And to others, it could simply mean having the best tools and appliances available to work with. No matter your personal definition of a “Chef’s Kitchen,” we are confident you will find something you like on our Pinterest Board, Kitchens for the Chef.

From the mountains, glaciers, lakes, and rivers in Torres del Paine National Park to the bustling city of Santiago, it’s no wonder Chile was named Lonely Planet’s number one country to visit in 2018. You’ll also find beaches up and down the coast, which means there is something for everyone in this spectacularly diverse country.

The 2018 OC Fair, themed “Free Your Inner Farmer,” starts this Friday, July 13th! More than 1 million people are expected to attend this year’s fair for its carnival games and rides, food creations, shopping, entertainment, and to take a selfie with so many different animals. Here are some things you should know:

What’s on your calendar for celebrating 4th of July? In case you haven’t decided what to do yet, we put together a list of some of the top things to do to celebrate this Independence Day. These are some of the top 4th of July events in Orange County:

As a Corona del Mar resident and one of the area’s top real estate agents, Michelle Linovitz is an expert in the community and Cameo Shores, Cameo Highlands, Shorecliffs and Corona Highlands in particular. We asked Michelle to share some of her favorite local spots and what makes this Newport Beach community so special.

For many of us, our dogs are our family. We love them like our children – and treat them as such. And we want to include them in the activities we do. So for many of us dog owners, it’s quite the disappointment when we can’t take them everywhere we’d like. Fortunately, there are some areas in Orange County where we can spend the day with our pups and get some fresh air at the same time.

With Memorial Day behind us and the “official” start of summer (June 21st) just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get your home ready for a summer full of barbeques, beach parties, and brunches. And the beautiful summertime climate of coastal Orange County is perfect for these types of events. To help you prepare, we have compiled a list of tips and things you can do to prepare your home for hosting any of the season’s choice of get-togethers.

A few months ago, we outlined some of the top trends for luxury travel in 2018, according to Virtuoso’s 2018 Luxe Report, which is the latest version of the annual go-to for a forecast of what to expect in travel for the year ahead. The report reveals consumer preferences in high-end and experiential travel, gleaned from a comprehensive survey of the network’s travel advisors worldwide. If you would like to take another look at that post, you can view it here: Luxury Travel Trends for 2018. Here are a few destinations that you might want to consider in your travels this summer and beyond.