Does your washer give off a stinky odor? Usually the icky smell comes from build up of detergent and moisture so mold and mildew grow. Saturating an area in vinegar is a great way to prime spaces for easier cleaning with 10 to 30 minutes of soaking. Let’s double down and add baking soda action to this!
The city of Laguna Beach California has a high concentration of named beaches along it’s nine mile long waterfront. Thirty-six to be exact! While each of these beaches are excellent places to visit some have their limitations or are just not one of “best” that Laguna has to offer.
Unfortunately (for most of us) there are beachfront gated communities such as Irvine Cove, Emerald Bay, and Three Arch Bay that close off access to their beaches from the general public. Others such as Totuava have difficult access and some are simply all wet at higher tides.
On the brighter side, Laguna is known for its stunning cove beaches such as Thousand Steps, Crecent Bay, and Victoria Beach. But the focal point of the beach scene in Laguna is at Main Beach where you’ll find grass lawns, volleyball courts, shops, restaurants, and lots of people. It’s the best people-watching spot in all of Laguna.
One section of the shoreline from Main Beach to the Keyhole Rock at Pearl Street Beach is a continuous sandy beach, but it has stairwells at each street so the city has created 12 separate beach names between these end points. Walking on the sand from Main Beach to Pearl Street is a thrill and you can return on the sidewalks of Coast Highway if you’d like. There are many shops and restaurants along this route. Of course it’s possible to turn around or loop back at any of the stairways you find on the way to the end at the Keyhole. If you do the whole thing you can cross many of the Laguna beaches off your to do list.
There are a few parks in Laguna Beach worth mentioning. The crown jewel by far is Crystal Cove State Park at the north end on the border with Newport Beach. This park has six different beaches with two of them in Laguna. You can hike the trails in the park on the bluff or walk long distances on the brown sand below. Heisler Park is another worthy stop in Laguna. It’s just a few paces north from Main Beach and is home to a large picnic area above Picnic Beach and excellent tide pools at Rockpile Beach. Finally in South Laguna there is a huge park called Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park with loads of hiking and mountain biking trails. At the bottom of this canyon is family-friendly Aliso Creek Beach.
Below is our list of the best beaches in Laguna Beach ordered from north to south. As we said, even the smaller hard-to-find beaches in Laguna are worth a visit. So if you have extra time, then check this complete list of Laguna Beaches and see how many you can find!
Beaches on this list
Moro Beach is the southern beach in Crystal Cove State Park located between Laguna Beach and the Corona Del Mar area of Newport Beach, CA. For many years this was […]
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Crescent Bay Beach is a large popular beach in northern Laguna Beach, CA. The main public access is on Cliff Drive one block from where it begins at North Coast […]
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Shaw’s Cove is a small sandy locals beach tucked away below homes in Laguna Beach, CA. There is a public entrance to Shaw’s at the intersection of Fairview Street and […]
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Fisherman’s Cove Beach is a small south-facing beach tucked away in Laguna Beach, CA. The signage at the entrance to this beach is clearly signed Fisherman’s Cove, but locals also […]
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Picnic Beach is the northern beach of Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, CA. The park above the beach offers grassy areas to spread out on and many picnic tables as […]
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Main Beach is the simple name given to the main centrally-located city beach in Laguna Beach, California. Main Beach is a nice sandy beach in a broad cove that faces […]
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Pearl Street Beach is located below a stairway that begins at the west end of Pearl Street in Laguna Beach. Pearl Street ends at Ocean Way just one block off […]
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Woods Cove Beach is in a sandy cove that has rocky points at both ends and fancy Laguna Beach homes high above the bluff. Bette Davis lived in the English […]
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Victoria Beach is a long white sandy beach south of Victoria Drive in Laguna Beach. The majority of this southwest-facing beach lies in front of the private gated Lagunita housing […]
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Treasure Island Beach is south of the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, CA. This sandy beach is the north end of the same large cove that begins at Aliso Beach […]
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Aliso Beach County Park is a popular sandy beach in South Laguna Beach, CA. Unlike many of the nearby beaches, Aliso Beach has a large off-street parking area next to […]
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Table Rock Beach is a locally-known tucked away beach in south Laguna Beach, CA. This is an excellent sandy beach in a deep cove with homes high above. Rocks of […]
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Thousand Steps Beach is one of the largest beaches in south Laguna Beach, CA. It’s a wide sandy beach with volleyball courts, restrooms, and tide pools and even caves to […]
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South OC Beaches | Jul 27, 2022
Southocbeaches.com has all the info for you to enjoy The Pageant of the Masters!
The Laguna Beach 2022 Pageant of the Masters Theme is Wonderful World.
A kaleidoscope of international art becomes your passport to distant lands, cultural celebrations and fascinating history in the 2022 production of Wonderful World.
This one-of-a-kind theatrical event, featuring live narration and original music performed live by the Pageant’s orchestra, takes place in the beautiful Irvine Bowl on the grounds of Laguna’s Festival of Arts July 7-September 2, 2022, every evening starting at 8:30 p.m.
Pageant of the Masters is at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach.
You can check out the Festival of Arts when you are attending the Pageant of the Masters.
Pageant of the Masters 2022 Program Lineup is Online
You can Purchase Pageant of the Masters Tickets Online or at The Festival Box Office
Celebrity Benefit Saturday August 22, 2022 Features Priscilla Presley and Arturo Sandoval
Festival of Arts Raffle Information Is Online
All summer long, Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters guests have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win a brand new 2022 C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate (approximate retail value $60,540). On Saturday August 27, 2022, the lucky winning ticket will be pulled. Tickets are sold for $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.
Festival of the Arts Pageant of the Masters Dining
- Terra Laguna Beach: Sit-down restaurant and full bar available. Reservations recommended. Call (949) 494-9650
- Intermission By Terra: Casual walk-up window ordering. Food, desserts, coffee and espresso bar. Dine on the Patio or the Festival Green
- Terra Wine Bar: Walk-up counter located near Festival Green. Open during Pageant of the Masters intermission.
Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters Parking
The Festival of the Arts Pageant of the Masters is located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road.
Laguna Beach Parking Guide Is Online
Laguna Beach Free Summer Trolleys to Pageant of the Masters
The Festival of the Arts is a 5-10 minute walk from downtown Laguna, Main Beach and the other Laguna Beach art festivals.
realtor.com | 07/24/2022
With summer and hot weather upon us, you’d better make sure your HVAC system is in tip-top shape. No need to call in the pros; here’s a DIY instructional video to help you clean your air-conditioner coils yourself!
Some Highlights:
- It’s worth considering the many benefits of homeownership before you make the decision to rent or buy a home.
- When you buy, you can stabilize your housing costs, own a tangible asset, and grow your net worth as you gain equity. When you rent, you face rising housing costs, won’t see a return on your investment, and limit your ability to save.
- If you want to learn more about the benefits of homeownership, let’s connect today.
Christine Almarines @christine_almarines
Realtor DRE # 01412944
714-476-4637 | christine@carealestategroup.com
Michelle Kim @michellejeankim_homes
Realtor DRE # 01885912
714-253-7531 | michelle@carealestategroup.com
We love quaint and charming Old Town Seal Beach, Main Street with all its shops and restaurants, and of course, the beach, pier, jetty, surf, and everything in the sun! Check out our blog for a collection of the best things to do and see in and around Old Town Seal Beach.
Many travel bloggers write about Old Town Seal Beach because of the quaint charm that it has. We loved how TanamaTales.com described the gem of Seal Beach:
If you are looking for underrated beach towns in California, check out the best things to do in Seal Beach!
California’s beach towns are famous all over the world. A lot of visitors come to our shores in search of the lifestyle and vibe that is presented in TV shows and movies.
On the contrary, residents and connoisseurs of the area miss the authenticity many towns had before the booming age of travel. It has been said that ‘Old California’ does not exist anymore near big population centers.
But, I digress. I have found my slice of ‘Old California’ not that far from Los Angeles.
Enjoy your day in Old Town Seal Beach. We love it and hope that you do too!
THINGS TO DO IN SEAL BEACH
The Community & Visitor’s Guide published by Seal Beach’s Chamber of Commerce includes a Old Town Seal Beach Map and Walking Tour on page 14 for your enjoyment.
VacationIdea.com gives their take on the 12 Best Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
DayTrippen.com brings all the best of Seal Beach in a day in Seal Beach Day Trip Things To Do
Check out the newly finished River’s End Park featuring a paved pedestrian/biking recreational trail that meanders through the park connecting the San Gabriel River Bike Trail to the First Street/Ocean Avenue intersection at the First Street Beach Parking Lot entrance. There’s a nature trail, playground, access to the jetty and water, picnic tables, and it’s a romantic spot for sunset gazing with unobstructed views according to CA Real Estate Group‘s very own Christine Almarines! Her Instagram page is dotted with photos and videos of breathtaking sunset views!
SEAL BEACH RESTAURANTS
TripAdvisor ranks the Best Restaurants in Old Town Seal Beach!
Little outdated, but a fun site by ThingsToDoPost.org to see the well organized reviews and scores of what people are saying in this Seal Beach Food Guide. (Call before heading over!)
WHERE TO PARK IN SEAL BEACH
There is plenty of free parking on the city’s streets. Now, if you choose this parking option, pay attention to time restrictions. Most spots have a 1 or 2-hour limit.
Public lots (next to the pier and at the end of 1st Street) allow you to park for a longer period of time. You pay according to the time spent on site. These lots allow you to pay (and extend your time) from your phone (you need to download the application though).
Enjoy these helpful real estate tips and advice in this month’s edition of Insights in Real Estate:
1️⃣ Buyers Consider ARMs as Interest Rates Rise
2️⃣ Making an Offer on a House That’s Contingent
3️⃣ Which Amenities Are Buyers Seeking?
4️⃣ Tapping Home Equity
5️⃣ Don’t Skimp on Home Inspections
Find more helpful real estate insights, homeownership updates, and money talk newsletters in our archive.
💡 Find out if we’re the right Realtor Team for you! Check out @carealestategroup
👩 Christine Almarines @christine_almarines
Realtor DRE # 01412944
714-476-4637 | christine@carealestategroup.com
👩 Michelle Kim @michellejeankim_homes
Realtor DRE # 01885912
714-253-7531 | michelle@carealestategroup.com
Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news.
Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year rate was down to 5.30% from 5.81% two weeks prior (see graph below):
But why is this recent dip such good news for homebuyers? As Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains:
“According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped sharply by 40 basis points to 5.3 percent. . . . As a result, home buying is about 5 percent more affordable than a week ago. This translates to about $100 less every month on a mortgage payment.”
That’s because when rates go up (as they have for the majority of this year), they impact how much you’ll pay in your monthly mortgage payment, which directly affects how much you can comfortably afford. The inverse is also true. A decrease in mortgage rates means an increase in your purchasing power.
The chart below shows how a half-point, or even a quarter-point, change in mortgage rates can impact your monthly payment:
Bottom Line
If your home doesn’t meet your needs, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Let’s connect to see how you can benefit from the current drop in mortgage rates.
If there was ever a downside to summer, it would be Mosquito Bites! If you’re not sure how to control the mosquito population in your yard, below are helpful tips to protect your family and home from mosquitoes.
- Tip: Get rid of standing water in your outdoor spaces. Standing water may be in your child’s plastic toys, areas underneath downspouts, plant saucers, or dog bowls. Other areas may include traps, gutters, and flat roofs.
- Toss: Remove excess grass, leaves, firewood, and grass-clippings from your yard.
- Turn: Turn over larger yard items that could hold water, like children’s portable sandboxes, plastic toys, or birdbaths.
- Remove Tarps: If tarps stretched over firewood piles, boats, or sports equipment aren’t taut, they may be holding water that you should remove.
- Take Care: Take care of home maintenance needs that can lead to standing water. This includes cleaning out gutters, making sure downspouts are adequately attached, keeping your grass cut low, and check irrigation systems for leaks.
- Team Up: Despite taking all precautions in your own home, talking to neighbors is a crucial component to mosquito and tick control. Homes with little space between lots can mean that mosquitoes breed at a neighbor’s house and affect your property.
- Treat: Utilize a mosquito elimination barrier treatment around your home and yard.
HOW TO CONTROL THE MOSQUITO POPULATION
Implementing the 7 T’s of mosquito control is essential to protect you and your family from bites and diseases. However, there are other things you can do that can help you eliminate mosquitoes from your yard. For example, using a barrier treatment reduces the need for using DEET-based bug repellent on the body. Mosquito Squad’s barrier treatment eliminates up to 90% of the mosquitoes and ticks on a property. Applied by our professional applicator, the Barrier Protection Treatment continues to work for up to 21 days. Our team will remind you in advance of upcoming services and leave you a notice that we’ve visited. Our service is automatic, so you don’t need to be home during the application. The best part is that your children and pets only need to wait 30 minutes before returning to the yard!
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Source: https://www.mosquitosquad.com/about-us/7-ts-of-mosquito-control/
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