Sherman Library and Gardens is hosting their annual Nights of 1,000 Lights display for thirteen nights in December. This year the theme is Candy Land. Stroll through the garden as it is decorated like the vintage board game, including Rainbow Trail, Lollypop Woods, Gumdrop Mountains, and the Peppermint Stick Forest. Take a break at the Candy Heart Carnival with games for kids of all ages. Kids will be able to visit Santa in his workshop, and visit Molasses Swamp, Old Peanut Butter House and the Candy Land Express Train. Afterwards enjoy smores by the firepit. Dates include member nights December 6th and 8th and general public nights December 9th through December 22nd. There are three entry times each night 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, see their website at: https://thesherman.org/nights-of-1000-lights/.
Laguna Beach is a seaside city with a dedication to the arts. The city has three large scale festivals, over 80 art galleries, weekly art gallery walks and 180 artists in residence. Located at 2135 Hillview Drive, this 5,000 square foot home is part of the Park Avenue Estates development. This six-bedroom, six-bathroom home was built in 2023. Enter the home through a double height foyer. Attention to detail can be seen in the dual fireplaces, multiple entertaining spaces, and Italian tile floors. The gourmet kitchen features a walk-in pantry, wine refrigerator and on oversized island. The home has views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, whitewater, city night lights and spectacular sunsets. This home sits on a large 20,600 piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy multiple decks, an elevated patio, and outdoor fireplace. Park Avenue Estates is just north of Temple Hills. Park Avenue Estates is home to approximately 150 residents and has all custom-built homes. Residents are within walking distance to downtown Laguna Beach.
Corona del Mar is part of the city of Newport Beach in Orange County. Corona del Mar is Spanish for “Crown of the Sea,” and is known locally as the CDM. Located at 2525 Ocean Boulevard, Unit 1C, this 2,400 square foot home is part of the Channel Reef development. This four-bedroom, three-bathroom condo was built in 1963. Attention to detail can be seen in the double front entry door, and fine finishes. The chef’s kitchen features Jade stone countertops, top-of-the-line appliances and direct garage access for easy loading and unloading. This unit has two assigned parking spaces and extra storage area. There are beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, the bay, Catalina Island, Newport Harbor, city night lights and evening sunsets. Channel Reef is at the western end of Corona del Mar State Beach. This is a 24-hour secured development. Among the many amenities offered at Channel Reef include a swimming pool, spa, barbeque area and deep-water marina. Residents have private beach access