Newport Dunes Water Resort and Marina will be hosting Tunes at the Dunes.  On Saturday, April 4^th, HIRIE and Cali Conscious will be performing. Last year this was a sold-out concert, so get your tickets ahead of time. The band harnesses “the power of accessible songcraft, social consciousness,” and musicality. Their music is about healing the mind, body and spirit. The band includes many instruments, such as: vocals, guitar, uke, saxophone, flute, accordion and percussion. The concert will begin at 7pm and continue until 10pm. Newport Dunes Resort is located at 1131 Back Bay Drive in Newport Beach. For more information or to purchase tickets; see their website at: https://www.newportdunes.com/event/hirie/.

Pelican Hill is a group of luxury developments in Newport Coast.  There are five developments to choose from: Pelican Crest, Pelican Hill, Pelican Point, Pelican Ridge, and Pelican Ridge Estates. Located at 8 Sunset Cove, this  2,900 square foot home is part of the Pelican Ridge development. This three bedroom, four bathroom home was built in 1997. Attention to detail can be seen in the use of Anderson French doors, custom window blinds and crown moldings. The open plan kitchen features GE Monogram appliances, custom cabinetry and a breakfast bar island. The home has an entertainer’s room with a built-in bar and wine cellar. The home and property have endless views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island and the surrounding hillsides.  The home sits on a 5,700 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. Outside, homeowners will enjoy the outdoor spa, fireplace and barbecue island. Pelican Ridge is a 24-hour guard gated community, that was developed by the Irvine Company.  

Lido Isle is home to 850 residences and a yacht club.  The isle is modeled on a Mediterranean island, most homes have a Mediterranean and Cape Cod architectural styles. Located at 214 Via Lido Nord, this 3,100 square foot home has four bedrooms and six bathrooms. This home was built in 1965. The home was completely remodeled in 2015 and now has an elevator. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.  There are sweeping views of Newport Harbor and Newport Coastline from the home and property.  The home sits on a 2,700 square foot piece of bay front property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy the large deck and private dock, which can accommodate up to a 65-foot vessel. Among, the many amenities offered on Lido Isle are tennis courts, a private beach, a clubhouse and yacht club.

Michael Franco and the team at MWA Luxury real estate sold the home located at 32 Bargemon in the Newport Ridge development in Newport Coast.  The home sold on June 25^th, 2019 for $1,900,000. This four bedroom, two and half bathroom home is 2,900 square feet. The kitchen has a six-burner stove. This home was built in 2002. This home sits on a 5,900 square foot piece of property, with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool. 

Newport Ridge is situated just off the Newport Ridge Drive and it is surrounded by Buck Gully and Coyote Canyon. There are just 38 homes in Newport Ridge.  Newport Ridge was built between 1993 and 1995. Among the amenities offered in Newport Ridge are s sports court, tennis courts and barbeque area. Students living in this area attend Newport Mesa Unified Schools, specifically Newport Coast Elementary School and Corona del Mar Intermediate and High School. Newport Coast is part of Newport Beach, having been annexed in 2001.  Newport Coast is just north of Laguna Beach.  The area of the city is home to the Pelican Hill Resort, Spa, and Golf Courses and the Crystal Cove State Park and Beach. Newport Coast has five-star restaurants and world-class shopping.

Michael Franco and MWA Luxury real estate recently sold the home at 607 8^th Street in Huntington Beach. The home sold on October 22, 2019 for $1,444,000. This three bedroom, five bathroom home is 2,500 square feet. This home was built in 1989. The open plan kitchen was recently remodeled with granite and stone countertops and pots and pans drawers. Attention to detail can be seen in the high-volume ceilings, fireplace and plantation shutters. The home has peek-a-bee ocean views and city night light views. Homeowners are a five minute walk to the beach and a ten minute walk to the downtown. Students living in this area attend Smith Elementary School, Dwyer Middle School and Huntington High School. Huntington Beach is the largest beach side city in Orange County. Known as HB and “Surf City, USA,”  Huntington Beach  has 8.5 miles of uninterrupted coastline and beach. The city has a population of approximately 190,000 residents and is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Seal Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Westminster and Fountain Valley. The downtown area of Huntington Beach has over 250 downtown businesses, including restaurants, shopping and a large variety of services. The downtown area has street fairs and farmers markets, all while enjoying ocean views. 

Located at 36 Marisol, Newport Coast, this Italianate Villa was just sold by Michael Franco and the team at MWA Luxury real estate. The home sold on November 26^th, 2019 for $1,775,000. This 2,200 square foot home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms and was built in 1998. The open floor plan features high ceilings, a neutral color palette and is filled with natural light. The recently remodeled kitchen has marble countertops, travertine floors and stainless-steel appliances. The family room has a fireplace and custom built-ins. The home sits on a 4,000 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy the built-in barbeque area, spa and an outdoor dining area. Tesoro Crest was built by Standard Pacific Homes, with four floor plans.  This is a 24-hour guard gated community. The homeowners’ association provides many amenities including a swimming pool, barbeque area, sports court and tennis courts. Students attend the award-winning Newport Mesa Unified Schools, Newport Coast Elementary and Corona del Mar Intermediate and High School. Newport Coast is situated at the south end of Newport Beach, just north of Laguna Beach. Newport Coast is home to the world-class Pelican Hill Resort, Spa and Golf Courses, Crystal Cove State Park, five-star restaurants and shopping. 

Michael Franco and the MWA luxury real estate team recently sold the home located at 1309 Santa Barbara Drive.  This home is situated in The Meridian development in Newport Beach.  This 2,400 square foot condo was built in 2014.  It has two bedrooms and three bathrooms. The master bathroom was redone in 2018 with natural stone walk-in shower. This unit faces the golf course and has also has ocean views, including Catalina Island. The sale includes all furniture, fixtures, wall art and electronic equipment. The home sold on December 20^th, 2019 for $3,350,000. The Meridian is a condo complex which is in the East Bluff area. The complex was completed in 2015, with 79 units. There are great views of the Pacific Ocean, golf course, and city night lights. The building has concierge service. Among the many amenities offered in the Meridian are a fitness center, clubroom, a grilling area and an outdoor swimming pool. Residents of the Meridian are within walking distance of Fashion Island. Newport Beach is world-class Orange County city. Newport Beach is one of the oldest cities in Orange County, being incorporated in 1906.

Michael Franco and the team at MWA luxury real estate recently sold a home in the city of Cypress. Cypress is an Orange County city, with a population of approximately 47,000 residents. Cypress was incorporated in 1956, under the name of Dairy City. In 1957, the city changed the name to Cypress. One of the most popular events in the city is the annual birthday celebration of the city. Called the Cypress Community Festival, this one-day celebration is the largest single day event of its kind in Orange County. Located at 5490 Brittany Way, in the city of Cypress, this home sold on January 1^st, 2020 for $460,000. This condo is part of The Cambridge Commons Condominium Complex, which was built in 1985.  This corner unit is two bedrooms, three bathrooms and 907 square feet. Recent updates include new paint and new flooring.  The renovated kitchen has brand new stainless steel appliances, built-in microwave, dishwasher, and granite countertops. This unit has a two-car attached garage. Residents are approximately a ten-minute drive from the beach. Among amenities offered in The Cambridge Commons are a swimming pool and recreation area. Students in this area attend schools in the Anaheim Union High School District which includes Walker Middle School and Kennedy High School.

The home at 31711 Isle Vis  in Laguna Niquel was recently sold by Michael Franco and the team at MWA luxury real estate.  The home sold on January 21^st, 2020 for $3,175,000. This four bedroom, five bathroom home is 4,956 square feet. The home was built in 1999. The Mediterranean style home is in the guard gated development of Monarch Point. The home features a formal living room and dining room, chef’s kitchen large family room and office space. The kitchen has a large center island, a six-burner cooktop, and breakfast bar. Attention to detail can be seen the use of granite, recessed lighting and crown molding. The laundry has two washers and two dryers. The home also has two fireplaces. Views from the home and property include the Pacific Ocean, surrounding canyons, the coastline, Catalina Island, and city night lights.  The home sits on a quarter acre piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a built-in barbeque area, patio, swimming pool and spa. Laguna Niguel is just east of the Laguna Beach. Laguna Niguel was incorporated in 1959 and is one the first master planned communities in California, it currently has a population of approximately 63,000 residents. Laguna Niquel is bordered by Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo. Laguna Niguel students attend schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. There are seven elementary schools serving Laguna Niguel, one middle school and two high schools. The high schools are Dana Hills located in Dana Point and Aliso Niguel High School located in Aliso Viejo.  

Michael Franco and the MWA Luxury team recently sold the home located at 1 Tranquil, in Newport Coast. . Newport Coast is at the south end of Newport Beach, just north of Laguna Beach. Newport Coast was annexed by Newport Beach in 2001. The home was sold on February 3^rd for $2,150,000. This four bedroom, three bathroom home is 2,812 square feet. This home was built in 2005 and has a Tuscan architectural style. The gourmet kitchen features a gas range, granite countertops and stone work. Flooring is hardwood and stone. There is one fireplace in the home, located in the family room. The property is 7,039 square foot. There are views of the surrounding mountains and the surrounding greenbelt. This is home is situated in the Pacific Ridge development. Pacific Ridge is comprised of four developments: Belcara, Cypress, Pienza and Costa Azul. This home is in Belcara. This is a 24-hour guard gated development near the Boomer Canyon Open Reserve. Belcara has 107 single family homes, with four models to choose from. Among the many amenities offered in Pacific Ridge are a 10-acre park, junior Olympic size swimming pool, spa, wading pool, and barbeque area with an outdoor fireplace. Students living in Belcara attend Newport Coast Elementary School, and Corona del Mar Intermediate and High School. 

The March installment of the Sunset Jazz Supper Club will take place on Wednesday, March 4^th , doors open at 6pm. The concert begins at 7pm.  This is the third installment in a five part once monthly series. This time the Bruce Forman Trio will be performing featuring Alex Frank, Jake Reed and The Red Guitar. Newport Jazz founders, Joe Rothman and John McClure are taking their summer series to winter and spring at the Hook and Spear restaurant at the Marriott. The Sunset Jazz Supper Club is held at the Newport Beach Marriot Hotel and Spa, which is located at 900 Newport Center Drive. Be sure to purchase your tickets early, as there is only room for 106 jazz enthusiasts. For more information or to purchase tickets, see their website at: http://www.sunsetjazzatnewport.com/.

Irvine is a large master planned city made-up of 34 villages each with their own schools, commercial areas, parks and residential areas. Irvine is a 66 square mile city which was incorporated in 1971. Located at 44 water Lily, this 2,900 square foot home is part of the Alexandria development in the village of Columbus Grove. This four bedroom, three bathroom home was built in 2005.The gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook.  This home sits on a 4,600 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, the backyard is artificial turf and there is a barbeque island. Attention to detail can be seen in the recessed lighting, wooden shutters and multi-unit air conditioning. Alexandria residents are in close proximity to both the Grove Park and the Village Park.

Lido Isle is a residential only island with approximately 850 homes and a yacht club.  This island has a Mediterranean flair. Located at 912 Zurich Circle, this 2,800 square foot home has three bedrooms and four bathrooms. This home was built in 2000 and designed by architect Earnest Velarde. Attention to detail can be seen in the antique Santa Fe gate, custom arched doorways and J. Nichols hardware. The home sits on a 3,400 square foot piece of property on the eastern tip of Lido Isle. The home is surrounded by a six foot wall to ensure privacy to the outdoor fireplace area.  In addition, there is a built-in barbeque area and putting green outside. Lido Isle offers many amenities including tennis courts, private beach and clubhouse.

Meet the Author will be held at the Newport Beach Library on Wednesday, February 12^th. This month the features author will be Anita Abriel, who wrote, The Light After the War. This book was inspired the by author’s mother’s story of survival during World War II. The book follows two young women from Hungary who escape before being sent to Auschwitz and spend the rest of the war hiding out on an Austrian farm. Anita Abriel is a Dana Point resident. The evening begins at 7pm in the Friends Meeting Room at the Central Branch of the Newport Beach Library. The Central Branch is located at 1000 Avocado Avenue. To reserve your spot, or to see all the other events being held at the library, see their website at: https://apps.newportbeachca.gov/library/rsvp.aspx?id=RElTf02cCc0.

Irvine is a large master planned city incorporated in 1971, in Orange County. The city is made-up of 34 different villages.  Each village has residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, schools, parks and churches. Located at 106 Retreat, this 3,500 square foot home is part of the Sienna development in the Village of Quail Hill. This five bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 2004. Enter the home through a private courtyard. Attention to detail can be seen in the use of crown molding, recessed lighting and hardwood floors. The chef’s kitchen features a butler’s pantry, 54 inch refrigerator, and stainless steel appliances. The home sits on a 6,100 square foot piece of property.  Outdoors, there is a detached casita with a full bath, perfect for guests. Sienna is home to 95 detached single family homes. Quail Hill is situated in the foothills, west of the 405 Freeway off of San Canyon Road. There is 600 acres of open space in Quail Hill which access the Quail Hill trailhead. 

Lido Isle is a residential only island with a Mediterranean flair. There are approximately 850 homes on Lido Isle.  These homes have a front row seat to all the happenings in Newport Bay. Located at 215 Via Genoa, this 2,900 square foot home was built in 1953. The home flows seamlessly from indoors to outdoors with a courtyard attached to the family room.  This five bedroom, four bathroom home sits on a 3,400 square foot piece of property. This home has recently been remodeled. Homeowners will enjoy the detached studio, with a bathroom and kitchenette, which is perfect for guests. The property is a street to street parcel. Residents are just steps from the beach. Among the many amenities offered on Lido Isle are a yacht club, club house, private beach and tennis courts.