Where Time Stands Still: The Hidden History of Catalina Island

Where Time Stands Still: The Hidden History of Catalina Island (pictures below) Unbeknownst to most save for perhaps the most knowledgeable of long-time California natives, the little sliver of land known today as Catalina Island is actually Santa Catalina Island, or sometimes just Catalina – but irrespective of its nomenclature, this rocky island off the…

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Hauntings, Height of Luxury and History: The Legacy of Long Beach’s Queen Mary

Hauntings, Height of Luxury and History: The Legacy of Long Beach’s Queen Mary (pictures below) Ask anyone who doesn’t fall into the “millennial” generation age group about some of the most famous haunted places in America, and you’re likely to get a few common responses: the infamous Amityville Horror House in New York, the would-be “found…

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Channeling the Islands: The History of Charming Huntington Harbour

Comfortably nestled – as we like to say in the realty industry – on the northwest corner of Huntington Beach and bordering Seal and Sunset Beaches, Huntington Harbour embodies five man-made islands bounded by a network of navigable channels, and the land surrounding them. From waterways dotted with jaw-dropping multi-million-dollar homes, private docks and yachts…

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The Water Tower – What’s Its Story???

From Icon to Private Residence:  The Fascinating Story Behind the Famous PCH Water Tower House (pictures below) Though two Orange County, California locales tend to argue over which lays claim to its residency – that is, Seal Beach and Sunset Beach (a little city outside Huntington Beach)– the formidably iconic PCH Water Tower House stands…

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Coral Cay Community of Huntington Beach

Nestled within the serene expanse of Huntington Harbour, the Coral Cay Community in Huntington Beach, California, stands as a pinnacle of waterfront luxury and coastal elegance. This guard-gated enclave, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the city known as “Surf City USA,” features approximately 50 upscale single-family homes, many with private boat docks and…

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Gilbert Island Community of Huntington Beach

Nestled within the tranquil waters of Huntington Harbour, the Gilbert Island Community in Huntington Beach, California, offers a picturesque blend of waterfront luxury, serene living, and coastal charm. As one of five man-made islands in the Harbour—alongside Admiralty, Davenport, Humboldt, and Trinidad—Gilbert Island stands out for its intimate size, stunning channel views, and a tight-knit…

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Portofino Cove Community of Huntington Beach

Tucked away in the picturesque northwest corner of Huntington Beach, California, the Portofino Cove Community stands as a beacon of waterfront luxury and coastal charm in the heart of “Surf City USA.” This guard-gated enclave, nestled within the serene Huntington Harbour, comprises 77 residences—60 condominiums and 17 single-family patio homes—offering a rare blend of exclusivity,…

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