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February 26th, 2010
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Tryouts – Last Try Out Date This Weekend
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Tryouts – Last Try Out Date This Weekend
February 28, 2010
9am to 12pm
The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguards final try out date will be held this weekend at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach, California. This is the final try out date for the 2010 Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program which begins this summer.
For the swim try outs, the child must be 9 years old by June 28, 2010 (per the Newport Beach Lifeguards). You must present valid identification (for example a birth certificate or passport). Also, you must provide valid proof of Newport Beach residency (for example – driver’s license, car registration, utility bill, or car registration). Three different items for proof of residence are required.
Each group is categorized A, B, C, D by their age. The swim consists of two complete laps (four lengths in a pool) and they must be completed in the following times. The following are the required swim times for each individual age group:
”A” (14-15 year olds): 1:35 (one minute, 35 seconds)
“B” (12-13 year olds): 1:40 (one minute, 40 seconds)
“C” (10-11 year olds): 1:45 (one minute, 45 seconds)
“D” ( 9 year olds): 1:55 (one minute, 55 seconds)
If your child is interested in the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program, take them to the final try out date which is Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 9am to 12pm.
Good luck with the swim test!
February 26th, 2010
Spring is Coming in Newport Beach
Spring is Coming in Newport Beach
I was out previewing homes in Newport Beach last week in Dover Shores in Newport Beach, and there was a garden out in front of a home that was just beautiful. I thought the flowers were so incredibly beautiful, that I wanted to share them. Despite all the weather that we have had here in the Newport Beach area, and across the country, I thought I would share some beautiful spring time flowers. And I know we are looking at some more rain this weekend, and the east Coast is getting pounded with snow!
The photo below is my favorite, there is so much detail on this flower. It is nature’s perfection.
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February 25th, 2010
Cameo Highlands in Corona del Mar
Cameo Highlands in Corona del Mar
Cameo Highlands is located in Corona del Mar right across Coast Highway from Cameo Shores. The residents of Cameo Highlands enjoy the private beaches in Cameo Shores as well as Roxbury Park.
Cameo Highlands in Corona del Mar originally has ten floor plans that were built in this area. The streets in this area include Cameo Highlands Drive, Cortland, Dorchester, Garrett, Rockford, Surrey, and Wayne. The homes in this area, much like Cameo Shores are all single story and some of the homes have panoramic ocean views. The elementary school for this area is Harbor View Elementary. This is a very popular family neighborhood.
Many of the homes in the Cameo Highlands area have been remodeled or completely rebuilt. The photo above shows a more contempory style
The photos below show homes that have been remodelled in Cameo Highlands in Corona del Mar.
Cameo Highlands is a highly sought after community. Currently, there is one active listing in Cameo Highlands:
4518 Wayne Road, Corona del Mar – Priced at $1,815,000
There is one pending listing:
4833 Dorchester Road – Priced at $1,995,000
The most recent sold was in October, 2009
4600 Wayne Road, Corona del Mar – Sold for $1,280,000
This property was an REO and was priced very competitively.
If I can answer any questions about homes for sale in Corona del Mar, Cameo Highlands, or Cameo Shores in Corona del Mar, please contact me.
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February 25th, 2010
Cameo Shores Homes for Sale – Corona del Mar
Cameo Shores Homes for Sale – Corona del Mar
Cameo Shores is located in Corona del Mar, and is located on the ocean side of Coast Highway. Cameo Shores has approximately 170 home sites. The entrance to the terraced community has recently been redone, as well as the entry to Cameo Highlands which is right across the street. The homes in Cameo Shores are all terraced to maximize the view overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There are height restrictions in Cameo Shores and Cameo Highlands so that the home owner’s can maintain their panoramic ocean views.
There are three beaches that have private gated entries for the exclusive use of the residents and home owners of Cameo Shores.
Currently, there are seven active listings in Cameo Shores:
4606 Roxbury Road, Corona del Mar – Priced at $2,675,000
4507 Orrington Road, Corona del Mar – Priced at $3,499,000
4533 Orrington Road, Corona del Mar – Priced at $3,650,000
4507 Gorham Drive, Corona del Mar – Priced at $4,200,000
4545 Gorham Drive, Corona del Mar – Priced at $4,295,000
4639 Brighton Road, Corona del Mar - Priced at $11,500,000
The most recent sale in Cameo Shores was in September, 2009. The property is located at 4607 Perham, and sold for $3,100,000.
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February 24th, 2010
A Heart Felt Evening – Olympics 2010 Women’s Figure Skating
A Heart Felt Evening – Olympics 2010 Women’s Figure Skating
The 2010 Olympics Women’s Figure Skating was awe inspiring last night on February 23, 2010. The Canadian skater Joannie Rochette took the ice with a very heavy heart. Joannie’s Mother had unexpectedly passed away the prior Sunday of a heart attack. There were no symptoms or warnings. It was not even clear if Joannie Rochette was going to skate her short program and compete in the Olympics.
However, last night, Joannie Rochette did skate her short program at the 2010 Olympics and she skated her personal best. She landed all of her jumps including her triple lutz, triple toe loop combination. She skated with grace and elegance, and in my opinion skated a perfect program. At the end of her program, Joannie clutched her face and broke into tears. The fact that she skated under these circumstances was incredible, and that she skated such a clean program was amazing.
Joannie Rochette had a standing ovation at the beginning of her program, and at the end. I think the world was supporting her, and admiring her incredible courage and strength to perform a difficult routine under such circumstances. I know that I was brought to tears by her routine, and will definitely continue to admire this incredibly strong and courageous young woman.
View Joannie Rochette’s short program here. It is a beautiful and emotional program.
My oldest daughter Heather previously figure skated competitively, and as a result, we shared a very strong bond. With the many hours of practice, early mornings at ice rinks, landed jumps, missed jumps, and competitions we shared many experiences (including tears and laughter) that I know we both enjoyed and will always remember. The figure skating definitely shaped who she is a person.
So as a result, we both appreciate the incredible amount of effort it takes to become as skilled a skater as Joannie Rochette is. I am sure she had a strong bond with her Mother. Her father was watching her performance with tears in his eyes, a grieving man. My heart goes out to this young woman who lost her Mother – what an inspiring person.
I am looking forward to her long program on Thursday evening.
February 23rd, 2010
Newport Shores Market Update
Newport Shores Market Update
Market Update since January 1, 2010
Newport Shores in Newport Beach is located at the west end of Newport Beach and is across the street from one of the most desirable beaches in Newport Beach. There are approximately 440 homes located in Newport Shores. There is also a community clubhouse in Newport Shores heated pool, tennis court, sand volley ball court, basketball court and two play ground areas.
Currently, there are nine active listings on the market:
215 Cedar Street, Newport Beach - Priced at $810,900
222 Lugonia Street – Priced at $899,000
This single family home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
218 Colton Street - Priced at $929,000
This home has four bedrooms and two and one half bathrooms. The kitchen has granite counter tops and updated flooring.
304 Colton Street – Priced at $950,000
This home has four bedrooms and two and one half bathrooms.
227 Walnut Street – Priced at $999,000
This remodeled homes features three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The kitchen is updated with granite counter tops.
342 Walnut Street – Priced at $1,300,000
This beautiful home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and the kitchen has granite counters and stainless appliances.
331 Walnut Street, Newport Beach - Priced at $1,349,000
315 Canal Street, Newport Beach – Priced at $1,649,000
225 Canal Street, Newport Beach – Priced at $1,850,000
There are two properties in back up status:
215 62nd Street, Newport Beach – Priced at $699,000
242 Prospect Street, Newport Beach – Priced at $699,000
There has been one sold since January 1, 2010:
329 Colton Street, Newport Beach – Sold for $690,000
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February 21st, 2010
Winter in Newport Beach
Winter in Newport Beach
Yesterday was a beautiful day in Newport Beach. It rained on Friday, and it always looks so clear after the rain. Driving down Superior Boulevard in Newport Beach is something I always enjoy as the view of the ocean is beautiful. The sun was shimmering off the ocean, and there was a good view of Catalina Island as well. Also, there were some sail boats in the distance enjoying the weather.
At the end of the day yesterday, there was a beautiful sunset down by the Newport Pier. Another beautiful day in Newport Beach.
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February 19th, 2010
The Castaways in Newport Beach
The Castaways in Newport Beach
The Castaways in Newport Beach is a guard gated community in Newport Beach. The homes reside up on the bluff, and the homes on the front row have spectacular Newport Harbor, and ocean views.
The Castaways is bordered off Dover Drive and is located near the Dover Shores area. The homes in the Castaways were built by Taylor Woodrow and built in 1997 and 1998. The Castaways in Newport Beach has 119 homes, and the architecture homes are a Cape Cod style. It really is a charming community. The residents of the Castaways in Newport Beach attend Mariner’s Elementary School, Ensign Middle School and Newport Harbor High School.
The homes in the Castaways as well as the landscaping are impeccably maintained. The Castaways in Newport Beach also has trails for walking and enjoying the California climate.
In the past year, there have been two sales in the Castaways. The prices for those homes sold in 2009 range in price from $1,710,000 to $1,900,000.
Currently, there are two properties in back up status.
15 Cape Danbury, Newport Beach - Priced at $1,695,000
31 Cape Andover, Newport Beach – Priced at $2,750,000
There are two active listings on the market:
35 Cape Andover, Newport Beach – Priced at $2,675,000
I toured this home last week on Broker Preview, and it has a beautiful view, koi pond, and the home is decorated with a beach style, elegant yet comfortable feel.
67 Cape Andover, Newport Beach – Priced at $2,750,000
Both of these homes are located on the front row and do offer Newport Harbor, back back and ocean views.
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February 19th, 2010
Surf’s Up at Southern California Beaches
Surf’s Up at Southern California Beaches
This week has been glorious with warm weather and sunshine in the Newport Beach area. Last Sunday, on Valentine’s day, we rode our bikes to the Huntington Beach Pier to enjoy the California Sunshine and get some exercise at the same time. Huntington Beach is known as surf city.
This surfer at the Huntington Beach pier below creating a fan while surfing a wave in Surf City.
There was a good swell on Sunday, and there were lots of surfers out. The surfers surf right by the Huntington Beach pier, and it is a great opportunity to watch them. The pier was lined with observers.
As usual, Main Street in Huntington Beach was crowded with lots of people enjoying the weather and Valentines Day.
If you are looking for warmer weather, you might consider the coastal communities in Orange County including Newport Beach and Huntington Beach for a visit, or to live. If I can answer any questions about Newport Beach or Huntington Beach, please contact me.
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February 17th, 2010
Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Try-Outs
Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Try-Outs
begin on
March 6, 2010
The Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Try-Outs are beginning next month at March 7, 2010. For those of you who want to consider a position as a state lifeguard, this is your opportunity to try out for this event. The try outs will be held rain or shine, and despite the weather conditions, so be prepared!
The 2010 Ocean Testing Dates and Locations are as follows:
Huntington State Beach Saturday, March 6, 2010 – 9:00 am
Ventura (San Buenaventura) State Beach Sunday, March 7, 2010 – 9:00 am
Silver Strand State Beach Saturday, March 13, 2010 – 9:00 am
Rio Del Mar State Beach Saturday, March 13, 2010 – 9:00 am
South Carlsbad State Beach Sunday, March 14, 2010 – 9:00 am
Leo Carrillo State Park Saturday, March 20, 2010 – 9:00 am
Monterey State Beach Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 9:00 am
San Clemente State Beach Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 9:00 am
Refugio State Beach Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 9:00 am
Crystal Cove State Park Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 9:00 am
If you trying out for the Huntington State Beach Lifeguard program, make sure you show up early. You will need to have registered for the try-outs and have time to line up with the other candidates for the initial swim. If you are going to swim in a wet suit, then it is recommended that you swim in one before you show up at the event, as the wet suit changes how you swim. Also, you will want to bring something warm to put on after the swim, as the water is cool this time of year. Many swimmers do not wear wet suits.
The following is a description of the events which must be passed in order to be considered for a State Lifeguard position.
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Pass a COMPETITIVE 1000 yard open water swim. Time limit of 20 minutes.
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Pass a COMPETITIVE [200 yard run - 400 yard swim - 200 yard run] event. Time limit of 10 minutes.
In addition to the physical events stated above, the candidates must also:
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Pass a qualification appraisal interview.
In order to be hired as a California State Lifeguard, the candidate must demonstrate successful completion of the above mentioned items and successfully compete the training as outlined below:
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Successful completion of the California State Park Lifeguard Training Program. (8 days)
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Successful completion of work location Field Training Program.
If I can answer any questions about the Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Try-Outs, please contact me.
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