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…

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…

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…

St. Augustine 1 Community of Huntington Beach

Nestled in the prestigious Seacliff area of Huntington Beach, California, the St. Augustine 1 Community is a guard-gated enclave that epitomizes upscale coastal living with a touch of timeless elegance. This exclusive neighborhood, part of the broader St. Augustine development alongside its sister community St. Augustine 2, offers a serene retreat just blocks from the…

Pacific Ranch Community in Huntington Beach: A Coastal Retreat with Timeless Appeal

Tucked away in the western region of Huntington Beach, California, the Pacific Ranch community offers a serene escape that blends Mediterranean-inspired elegance with the laid-back charm of coastal living. This guard-gated enclave, established in the mid-1980s, spans over 40 acres and comprises two distinct neighborhoods—Pacific Ranch Villas and Pacific Ranch Townhomes—totaling 558 residences. Known for…

Villas Del Mar Condos in Huntington Beach: Coastal Elegance in the Heart of Surf City

In the sun-drenched coastal haven of Huntington Beach, California, the Villas Del Mar Condos community stands out as a captivating blend of luxury, convenience, and quintessential Southern California charm. Nestled at 626 Lake Street in the downtown area of “Surf City USA,” this gated condominium complex offers residents an enviable lifestyle just steps from the…

Seaspray Condos for Sale in Huntington Beach, California

Seaspray Condos in Huntington Beach: Coastal Living with Resort-Style Flair Nestled in the sun-soaked south end of Huntington Beach, California, the Seaspray Condos community offers a slice of coastal paradise with a resort-like twist. This gated condominium complex, built in 1978, sits at 21372 Brookhurst Street, just 1.25 miles from the Pacific Ocean and steps…