During the fall season, it is important to maintain the curb appeal. Fall can be a difficult time to keep a garden in perfect shape, but make an effort to remove decaying leaves from plants that are going dormant for the season. Remove dead summer annuals; replace them with plants such as kale, pansies, and mums. Keep the driveway, sidewalks and walkways free from fallen leaves and other fall debris.

 

 

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Citizen of the Year Gala will be held on Friday, November 3rd.  This year’s recipient of the Newport Beach Citizen of the Year is Homer Bludau. The Gala Dinner will begin at 6pm and continue 9pm. There will be dinner and dancing. Homer Bludau was born in San Antonio and has made California his home for 30 years. He has over 29 years experience in California city governments. The Gala will be held at the Balboa Bay Resort. The Balboa Bay Resort is located at 1221 West Coast Highway in Newport Beach. Individual tickets at $125, table sponsorships are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets, see their website at: https://www.newportbeach.com/events/2017-citizen-year-gala-honoring-homer-bludau/.

 

 

Pelican Hill is the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. There are five exclusive developments surrounding the world class Pelican Hill Resort, Spa and Golf Courses in this community. Located at 15 Ocean Ridge Drive, this 6,400 square foot home is part of the Pelican Ridge Estates development. This five bedroom, seven bathroom home was built in 1997. Named the Ardley Estate, this custom built home has a Mid Century Montecito architectural style. Recently remodeled, the home is entered through a private a gate and up a long driveway. This home sits on a large 17,000 square foot piece of property with a corner lot setting. Outdoors, there is a 42 foot lap pool, spa and water features. Pelican Ridge Estates is a 24 hour guard gated community, built by the Irvine Company. This development sits directly above the Crystal Cove State Park.

 

 

Located at 123 Via Florence, this 5,600 square foot home is part of the Lido Isle community. This three bedroom, seven bathroom home was built in 2005. The home was designed by architect John O’Neill. Attention to detail can be seen in the Venetian plaster, Italian limestone and forged iron work. This home sits on a 6,700 square foot piece of property with a corner lot setting. This home sits at the foot of Piazza Lido.  Outdoors, there is a courtyard with pool and spa and a covered veranda with a stone fireplace.

 

 

California Seabreeze is a development in the Southwest Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa. This neighborhood was built in 1990 and 1991. In recent years, most homes have been remodeled and updated. Homes in the California Seabreeze development range in size from 1,600 square feet to 2,400 square feet. Home prices range from $315,000 to $600,000. Some have peek-a-boo ocean views. Beaches are just a short bike ride away.

 

Watermark is a development in the Crystal Cove area of Newport Coast. Watermark was built by Taylor Woodrow Homes, in 1999. There are just 33 luxury homes in Watermark. Homes are between 5,000 square feet and 5,600 square feet. Home values are in the five million dollar range. Homes have wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Residents are within walking distance to the Crystal Cove Promenade.