Aliso Viejo is one of those towns that you just can’t help but love. I really appreciate the newness of everything here. There is certainly no shortage of things to do. Many people don’t even realize this, but Aliso Viejo is only 4 miles from Laguna Beach as the crow flies. There are some of the … [Read More]

Nested between San Clemente and Dana Point is the relatively small, yet beautiful beach community of Capistrano Beach. The beach here is absolutely pristine. It remains one of the most popular beaches in the area despite its size. One of the reasons is the parking lot. I’m sure you’re asking … [Read More]

If living the “high-life” is your thing, then you have found your destination! Located adjacent to the Saddleback Mountains, Coto De Caza is a magnificent 5,000 acre private guard-gated community in South Orange County. There are miles of unspoiled and preserved natural beauty in this community … [Read More]

Similar to San Clemente, this cozy beach town lies just north of it, and still has managed to retain a lot of the small-town vibe as well. I almost always encounter a friendly face and short, friendly chats when I go down to the marina there. The locals are always pleasant, and I love the way they … [Read More]

This coastal jewel and popular vacation spot has always held a special place in my heart. It is a surfing mecca both historically and currently. Whether it’s the annual U.S. Open, the well-known iconic residents or even the surf shops that line Main Street here, Huntington Beach remains one of the … [Read More]

If I had to choose one word to define Irvine, I think it would be “pristine”. There are older and newer communities and neighborhoods here, but they all have that common denominator. Whenever I drive through Irvine, I always get a strong sense of “ownership pride” here, which I believe to be one of … [Read More]

If you haven’t heard of Laguna Beach, I have to respectfully ask if you’ve been living under a rock. I say that jokingly, because just about everyone has heard of Laguna Beach. Even if your exposure to this upscale beach community is limited to “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County”, a popular … [Read More]

Laguna Hills is similar to Laguna Niguel in its proximity to everything. Again, you can be at the beach, the mall, movies or just about anything else in a matter of minutes. It is rather quiet and not overpopulated, which many people, including myself find to be one of its better qualities. The … [Read More]

There are so many reasons to fall in love with Laguna Niguel, that it’s really hard to know where to begin. For starters, it arguably sits in one of the most perfect locations in Orange County in my opinion. It is 5 to 15 minutes to virtually anything and everything! I can hop in my car and be at … [Read More]

As the name implies, “Lake Forest” has many lakes and forests. Well, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but it does have a couple of Lake and many, many trees. In fact, that was just what the builders had in mind when they designed this beautiful city. They wanted to give Lake Forest a … [Read More]

Mission Viejo gets its name because you can see Mission San Juan Capistrano form there. Well, maybe not as easy as a while ago. And in similar fashion to Lake Forest, it has a rather large lake, Lake Mission Viejo which is a very popular spot for locals and visitors alike. As you may have guessed, … [Read More]

Let’s see….where do I begin? Well, why don’t I start with my favorite place in Newport Beach- Newport Coast. I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for the glitz and glam of it. Whether it’s the spectacular neighborhoods, or the ocean vistas, or maybe it’s the fine shopping and dining at Fashion Island. I … [Read More]

Being one of the more newer master planned communities in south O.C., Rancho Santa Margarita has all of the amenities that families are looking for; great parks, shopping dining and entertainment, and this little hillside town has all of that and more. Just like Mission Viejo, this city has a lake … [Read More]

San Clemente has always held a special place in my heart. This relatively small beach town is the southernmost Orange County coastal community, and has miraculously maintained its small-town charm, which makes it so warm and friendly. You really get a feel for that as you enjoy the quaint shops and … [Read More]

Well, if you’ve heard anything about this historic mission town, it’s just that- the mission. Mission San Juan Capistrano is a very popular tourist attraction, and it is easy to understand why. Aside from the obvious historical appeal that the mission holds, there is downtown San Juan, which has … [Read More]

Location, location, location! Did you know that Tustin has one of the shortest commutes in all of southern California? In 2009, it was chosen by Forbes as one of the top 25 towns in America to live in. I think one of my favorite things about Tustin is its character. There are so many aspects to … [Read More]

Ok, I have to let you in on a little secret- this is my favorite local beach community. It’s no wonder it got its name which is Spanish for “Crown of the Sea”. I think what I like so much about CdL is that it has the best of everything. It has the small-town feel that I love, yet just a sprinkle of … [Read More]