As Easter rapidly approaches, it is time to start planning for that special Easter meal.  The Island Hotel is serving a Traditional Easter Brunch from 11am to 2pm.  Join family and friends this Easter, at the Island Hotel, for a lavish champagne brunch buffet.  The coastal setting of the Island Hotel’s luxurious ballroom is the perfect backdrop to enjoy this sumptuous holiday brunch. This traditional brunch will have a made to order egg and omelet station, craving station, pancake bar and chilled seafood bar. Executive Chef David Mann’s philosophy is to stay true to each season, and lets this drive menu selections.  Kids of all ages will love the special appearance by the Easter Bunny.  As you dine, enjoy live jazz music.  Reservations are recommended for this special event, the cost is $85 for adults and $29 for children. To make reservations or to find out about the Easter Brunch, see the Island Hotel website at: http://www.islandhotel.com/About/Default.aspx.

Pelican Hill is an exclusive group of neighborhoods in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach.  This group of gated communities surrounds the world class Pelican Hill Resort, Spa and Golf Course.  The home located at 2 Shoreline, Newport Coast is a five bedroom, six bathroom custom built estate.  This home is approximately 7,000 square feet with both a formal dining room and living room.  The spacious kitchen has three Viking ovens, two Sub-Zero refrigerators with a walk in pantry.  The kitchen opens onto a large dining room which opens to the outdoor terraces. In addition, there is large family room, media room and game room. The estate is situated in the Pelican Point neighborhood, which is just south of Corona del Mar, off of the Pacific Coast Highway.  This 24 hour guard gated community is home to just 48 custom built estates.  The Pelican Point neighborhood is positioned very near the Crystal Cove State Park, which provides the area with over three miles of pristine sandy beach and 2,400 acres of undeveloped land for outdoor activities.