Newport Beach News and Events

What's going on in our little piece of paradise

 

 

This weekend is the Susan G. Komen race for the cure September 23, 2012. Come out and enjoy our beautiful weather while running or walking for a worthy cause that has touched so many of our lives. This event attracts a large community and includes something for everyone from a 5K to a 1 mile fun walk. It all kicks off at 6:30AM at Fashion Island.  If you would like more information go HERE.

 

 

 

 

Want to learn how to surf? Well this Sunday September 23rd Vibe&High will host a free learn how to surf seminar at 10^th street on the Balboa peninsula. This kicks off at 8AM and will also include beach exercise circuits. It's a great way to take advantage of these beautiful beaches we live on!

 

This Monday September 24^th from 10-11:30AM the Newport Beach public library foundation will be offering a free eight week financial literacy workshop. Would you like to expand your knowledge on topics such as annuities and mutual funds, long-term care, fixed income investing and equity investing? Well this is a great place to learn some invaluable financial planning information. We all have questions, they have answers. For more information go HERE.

 

 

With so much to do who would want to live anywhere else?

 

 

 

Neighborhood spotlight: The Village at Corona Del Mar

 

Why do I love the village at Corona Del Mar?

What's not to love? This coastline community seamlessly combines a laid back lifestyle with the elegance you expect from Newport Beach. These tree lined streets surround the Pacific coast highway and where ever you are in this area you're going to feel the ocean breezes and hear the waves. While I love the beautiful cozy cottages some of the more extravagant beach front estates never cease to amaze me.

This is a know your neighbor kind of community with kids playing out in the streets and home owners who take great pride in their properties. Here you're going to see many white picket fences and some beautiful landscaping all set against the backdrop of the amazing Pacific ocean. When you're here you will see many people enjoying a active lifestyle from walking and jogging to biking and surfing, it's all here.  Don’t feel like driving? Walk to a choice of superior restaurants such as Banderas, The Bungalow, The Quiet Woman, El Ranchito and the Summer House just to name a few. You are just a short drive away from even more dinning and some of the best shops at Fashion Island and if that's not enough, you're just right across the street from Corona Del Mar Plaza. There’s just so much entertainment here you will never be bored.

As parents the school system is often the first information we seek out. The Newport-Mesa unified school district offers a top notch education and includes:

• Abraham Lincoln elementary school
• Harbor view elementary school
• Corona Del Mar high school

Corona Del Mar high school was recently ranked #32 in California and raked #158 nationally out of 22,000 public schools evaluated according to the annual US News report. With a teacher student ratio of 27:1 and college readiness index at 64.3 it's no wonder this school district is sought out by parents looking for the best education for their children. With low crime rates, tons of parks and beaches right out your front door, you can feel good about choosing the Village to raise your kids in.

 This weekend I will be holding a open house Saturday and Sunday at:

602 Narcissus Ave

Corona Del Mar, Ca 92625

This home is a beautifully charming cottage that embodies everything the Village at Corona Del Mar has to offer. Come take a look or if you prefer a private viewing at a time of your convenience email me at minamullinax@gmail.comor give me a call at 949-478-8873.

Price: $1,150,000

MLS#: U12003047

Bed:2

Bath: 2

Square Feet: 1,200

Year Built: 1950

Style: Bungalow, Contemporary, Contemporary/Modern, Conversion, Cottage

View: Courtyard View

Beyond charming! This lovely, remodeled cottage is situated on a raised lot, offering privacy without sacrificing convenience. Great open floor plan w/beautiful engineered wood floors, crisp white molding, clean white kitchen with Carrera marble counter tops, new cabinets & lots of open space to cook & entertain at the same time. French doors open out to the front patio where you can really enjoy the So Cal inside /outside lifestyle. This home is open, light & bright, perfect for those w/ discerning taste. Wonderful bathrooms where no details were spared, two fireplaces (including one in the master bedroom), lots of closet space, a private courtyard that is accessible from both bedrooms, a fully-fenced yard & a one-car garage; this cottage is sure to please. It’s just a short walk to the beach and other local venues. See you there

 

 

Newport Beach News and Events

What's going on in our little piece of paradise

Most locals know that the Taste of Newport is a very fun and exciting event and if your new to the area, let me assure you this is not something you want to miss. It kicks off this weekend September 14th at the 500 and 600 blocks of Newport Center drive (Fashion Island) and continues until Sunday September 16th. Walk around and eat some of the most fantastic foods from premiere Newport Beach vendors. For a full list of Restaurants you will see at the Taste of Newport go HERE. This is also an amazing wine tasting event. With so many fantastic wines to choose from, you are sure to find your new favorite. For the full list of wine vendors go HERE. Don't forget about the entertainment on stage, to see the full schedule go HERE. This is a really fun event and one I never miss. See you there!

This month South Coast Plaza is hosting the Festival of Children. This is a great event for the whole family. This Saturday, September 15th the festival is holding “Keep discovering with Element” from 1-5pm. Bring your kids and they will learn how to recycle used skateboard decks, make bracelets out of their old t-shirts and more. The best part is it's all free. For more information go HERE.

 

 

If you're looking for something more active to do, the “Tunnel to Towers” run is going on at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort (1131 Back Bay Drive) this Sunday September 16th from 8am-9am. In tribute to New York City firefighter Stephen Siller, who died on 9/11. The annual run in New York City retraces Siller's footsteps through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in their efforts to save the lives of others. We do our own version right here in Newport Beach to honor those hero's while raising money for the charities that honor their sacrifice. This 5k is fun for the whole family and costs $40 for adults, kids 12 and under are free and active duty military and their families get a discount and run for $20. Half of the proceeds will go to “Building for America's Bravest”, a joint venture between the Stephen Siller Foundation and the Gary Sinise Foundation. The other half will be donated to the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines.  For more information go HERE.

With so much to do who would want to live anywhere else?