Hi friends,
Maybe more than anything else, your home determines your quality of life.
It’s what makes our job as real estate agents so rewarding: every closed sale marks the start of a bright, new chapter for our clients.
It’s also why, during these months of home-bound living, Google searches for “home improvement” have shot through the roof, and why Home Depot’s stock has risen 30% year-to-date.
With mortgage rates at historic lows, Orange County homebuyers are jumping at the chance to upgrade their living arrangements and improve their quality of life.
Coupled with a low supply of listing inventory, this increase in buyer demand has coaxed Orange County closing prices to new heights. We expect this trend to continue into a busy fall season.
Maybe you’re just looking for an incremental upgrade to your lifestyle. Given the smoky skies, we recommend investing in an air purifier and changing your HVAC filters.
If you feel it’s time for a bigger change, we’re happy to help! It’s a unique time with lots of opportunity for both home sellers and buyers. Let us know your real estate goals, and let’s talk strategy.
Talk soon,
Marilie Bunce
Stavros Group
Hi friends,
Amid a sweltering heat wave, the Orange County housing market is red-hot too. Much like your valiant AC unit, home sellers and their agents are working overtime to meet a blaze of unforseen demand.
Last month, Orange County listings spent an average of 16 days on market. That’s a 36% decrease from July 2019. Sales prices are higher than ever as supply struggles to keep pace, and OC homeowners find themselves in an enviable position.
Today’s fast-paced market can be attributed to a few things. Record-low mortgage rates have empowered buyers, and social distancing has shifted their priorities. Pent-up demand is being released. Plus, real estate remains a relatively safe bet in a time of economic uncertainty.
Buyers want more space to cook, to school, to play and to relax. They want views of nature without leaving the house. Our newest listing certainly fits the bill.
2675 Riviera
Meet 2675 Riviera Drive.
A 13,000 SF estate in the ultra-exclusive Abalone Point (seen above) in Laguna Beach’s guard-gated Irvine Cove enclave, featuring unmatched views spanning nearly 300°.
See below for more info.
Whether you are in the market to sell or to buy, for an ultra-luxury oceanfront estate or a cozy suburban retreat, there is opportunity for everyone. But you have to be fast to make it happen.
If you’re interested in making a change to your living arrangements, or if you have a question about the market, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help.
Talk soon,
Andy Stavros
Hi friends,
Real estate has long been considered a relatively safe investment. Amidst our country’s worst economic crisis in decades, that’s more true than ever.
When California instituted stay-at-home orders in March, uncertainty ruled the day. A deluge of sellers pulled their active listings off the market. But unlike the Balboa Peninsula after Friday’s tidal surge, local homeowners have managed to stay afloat.
In fact, real estate has emerged as one of the few resilient sectors of our distressed economy. Despite a steep decline in new listings and pending sales this March, the median sale price actually rose.
Since then, more buyers and sellers have come out of the woodwork to strike a deal. Pending home sales in SoCal steadily rose every week in May and June. Nationally, pending home sales rose over 44% in May alone.
We are still not out of the woods. Sales volume is up, but it has a ways to go before reaching pre-pandemic levels.
With that in mind, and with the benefit of a few months of hindsight, here’s what we expect to come:
In short, it’s not a bad time to be in the market to buy or sell a home! We are proud to provide the same five-star service as ever to our clients while managing health and safety concerns. If you feel it’s time for a change, or if you just have questions about the market, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Talk soon,
Andy Stavros
About 81% of marketers agree that interactive content is better at grabbing an audience’s attention. Instead of focusing on a hard sell, interactive content combines authenticity and quality content to help you stand out from other homeowners trying to sell.
In fact, offering virtual home tours is one of the best forms of interactive content you can utilize when selling your property.
With COVID-19 quarantines still underway, virtual tours can help you to reach buyers while they remain safe inside.
Meanwhile, virtual house tours can attract more potential buyers and give you an advantage in the marketplace. Still on the fence? Here are 10 benefits you can experience by offering house tours online.
Keep reading to learn more about how offering virtual home tours can get you ahead of the curve.
Over 50% of home buyers find their new homes through the internet. Many of these online homebuyers look for virtual house tours before voicing their interest. Virtual tours are most important to buyers who fall within the 52 to 71 age range.
By creating virtual home tours, you can reach more potential buyers.
With people staying at home in response to COVID-19, you can’t wait for people to schedule an in-person tour. Instead, you need to attract more people to your property. Adding virtual real estate tours to your listing can help you expand your reach.
As more people stay home, buyers are relying on the internet to research real estate properties. Using virtual tours will help you market your property even while buyers stay at home.
In fact, providing visuals of the property is a better way to appeal to buyers. Virtual tours offer more details than simple sketches. By providing buyers with online home tours, you can add details that are bound to make an impact.
At the same time, you’re providing home buyers with helpful information that will help them make an informed decision.
Virtual house tours can help you reach your target audience, too. You can integrate customized features based on your audience’s expectations. Using a customized approach will increase your chance of closing a sale.
At the same time, you’re making customers feel special and valued. As a result, they’ll turn toward your property instead of another.
As you attract more visitors to your listing, you’re also increasing your property’s search engine ranking. Once you reach the top of a search page, you can earn more visitors than competing sellers. A higher ranking will also build brand trust, your credibility, and boost awareness!
Listing a new property for sale by conventional means can result in hundreds of phone calls from potential buyers. You’ll need to complete in-person tours that may or may not result in a sale. Meeting each of these potential buyers in person can waste your valuable time and energy.
In many cases, some of these buyers are simply curious.
Often enough, curious buyers are only touring different homes. They don’t have the intention of making a reach purchase.
Virtual home tours allow buyers to determine their interest. They can explore a property straight from their phones or laptops. If they’re genuinely interested in the property, they can contact you for more information.
Encouraging prospective buyers to explore your online house tours first will help you determine the true buyers. Then, you can focus your time and attention on closing those sales.
In addition to helping you attract more site visitors, virtual home tours can also increase your clickthrough rate. A higher clickthrough rate will increase your listing’s ranking on search engines like Google.
Virtual house tours encourage people to click around and interact with your content.
Visitors will click around to navigate their way through your virtual real estate tours. Meanwhile, they can also leave comments on your posts and ask questions about aspects of each property. For example, a prospective buyer can ask about the flooring and countertop materials.
Then, you or your real estate agent can easily respond in real-time.
These instantaneous interactions will help you discover prospective buyers. At the same time, you’re increasing the listing’s search engine ranking, allowing you to reach even more buyers.
A high bounce rate can have a negative impact on your listing’s search engine ranking. The bounce rate indicates how many people leave the listing and how quickly.
Adding virtual tours to your listing can boost engagement and the clickthrough rate, which will decrease the bounce rate.
Search engines like Google will recognize that the listing is keeping visitors engaged and on the page. Google will prioritize your listing over ones with a low clickthrough rate and a high bounce rate.
Most virtual home tours take about a minute. That’s an additional minute you can keep people occupied on your listing. As each visitor’s dwell time increases, your bounce rate will drop.
Remember, the higher you rank on search engines, the more people will visit your listing.
Many real estate agents aren’t aware of the benefits of virtual tours. Offering these tours before other sellers do will give you an advantage in the marketplace.
As one of the few people offering virtual tours in your target area, you can stand out from the crowd. You’ll attract the attention of prospective buyers before others can.
Your target audience will recognize the convenience you’re offering them. They’ll choose to explore your online home tours instead of touring another property in person. Then, you can get ahead of other sellers in your area by maintaining that advantage.
Failing to offer remote tours, on the other hand, can cause you to fall behind the curve. As your competitors recognize these benefits, they’ll start offering online tours themselves.
Get ahead of the curve and start attracting buyers to your property listing before your competitors can.
Once your real estate agent posts your home online, you’ll want to generate as much traffic to your listing as possible.
Virtual house tours are eye-catching, engaging, and worth sharing. As more people share your online home tours, you’ll receive a backlink to your listing.
At the same time, you’ll improve your listing’s authority, which can further improve your search engine ranking.
The more backlinks you generate, the better for your ranking. Then, you can attract more visitors to your listing and generate more interest!
You can also generate more interest by sharing your virtual tours on social media. A high-quality virtual tour can even go viral. The more people you impress with your house tour, the more likely they’ll share the tours with their friends.
Search engines like Google also use social media signals when determining search rankings. You can ensure your listing goes viral by creating unique, quality content.
You can also encourage social sharing by using emails. As you share your virtual home tours over email, people will send the email to others. As a result, you’re also extending your reach and marketing your property to other buyers!
Cleaning and staging virtual house tours can take time and energy. You’ll want to make sure the entire house is in pristine condition before scheduling an in-person tour. With virtual home tours, however, you won’t have to waste valuable time.
Instead, you’ll have the convenience of providing buyers with a tour regardless of the property’s actual state.
In fact, virtual tours are one of the best ways to present any property. The listing will look attractive and explorable, even online. You can highlight different spaces, allowing buyers to navigate between one room and the next on their own.
At the same time, you’re creating a permanent open house by providing potential buyers with 24/7 hour access to the property. As a result, people will also see you’re reliable and ready to offer the information they need.
The time homebuyers spend looking for the perfect home has decreased by three days year-over-year. That means you have a short window to make a strong first impression.
Decades ago, static newspaper and magazine listings were enough to grab a homebuyer’s attention. Now, agencies need to use photography, videos, and walk-throughs to attract buyers.
Today, you can use virtual real estate tours to provide buyers with all the visual information they could possibly need.
You can also customize these tours to highlight specific features for each listing. For example, if you can show off the latest home improvements you’ve made. Buyers can zoom in, examine details, and explore your properties day or night!
Virtual house tours can increase your sales and boost your return on investment (ROI). Instead of wasting time and money with in-person tours, you can use virtual tours to pinpoint prospective buyers. You can focus on increasing the value of your home, too!
These tours can help you reveal key selling points for each property, increasing your chance of a sale!
Want to sell your home as soon as possible? Experience these benefits of virtual home tours for yourself! By creating a virtual tour, you can attract buyers and sell your property in no time.
We’re here to help. Connect with our team today to sell your property using virtual tours!
Luxury real estate in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar, and greater Orange County is impressive, extravagant, and, of course, expensive. That should come as no surprise; it’s right there in the name! Luxury is defined as “conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity.” But even if you’ve got the cash to buy a sprawling, lavish estate, there is more than the listing price to keep in mind. In this article, we’ll cover some of the hidden costs of owning a luxury home.
While you may have the resources to buy a luxury home, it’s important to be aware of externalities. Much like starting a family, it’s only prudent to be prepared before shouldering a new bundle of responsibilities. As your trusted real estate advisers, a crucial part of our job is to ensure that you’re as informed as possible. So let’s explore some examples of the expenses that come with buying a luxury home.
Sixteen years ago, rap artist and former beverage mogul Curtis James Jackson III, aka 50 Cent (Fiddy), purchased a grand Connecticut estate. Nestled 80 miles north of the wealthy town of Greenwich near NYC, the residence at 50 Poplar Hill Drive boasts 52 rooms across 50,000 square feet. Some of the property’s opulent features include a nightclub, two private pools, both indoor and outdoor basketball courts, and a recording studio (naturally). The home is larger than others in the area, which didn’t help when it was later listed for sale.
Fiddy bought the estate in 2003 from another famous face, one Mike Tyson of boxing fame. The sale price then was $4.1 million. After a few years of owning the property, Fiddy listed the home for sale at $18.5 in 2007. At such a dramatically increased price, the listing did not sell and was taken off the market. By 2015, Fiddy again listed the home for sale. This time, the price was $4.995 million, but again the home did not garner the asking price. Finally, he sold the property in 2019 for $2.9 million to Florida businessman, Casey Askar. That’s an 84% price drop from his 2007 asking price of $18.5 million.
Such a drastic decrease begs the question: Why did Fiddy sell? The answer is in the hidden costs. Reportedly upwards of $70,000 each month, the upkeep and maintenance costs of the lavish estate were simply too much for Fiddy to handle. From the 50,000 sq ft of 52 rooms, to the lawns and the pools, the estate at 50 Poplar Hill Drive required constant effort from groundskeepers and staff. Not to mention utility bills to keep the residence warm throughout the winter, or cool in the summer. In just five years, that monthly cost would add up to the total that Fiddy paid for the original sale, and he could no longer justify the expense.
If you’ve watched the popular period drama Downton Abbey, then you are one step ahead of ol’ 50 Cent in knowing that running a palatial estate is a team affair. There’s the estate manager, the household manager, the butler, the chef, the cooks, the gardener, the gameskeeper, the stewardess, the chauffeur, the parlormaid, the chambermaid, housemaid, laundrymaid—the list goes on. But while the costs are steep, they do come with perks: keep your house in order and you may even be graced by a visit from the Queen!
In all seriousness, your home need not be a sprawling estate to be considered “luxury.” In the simplest sense, a luxury home is one that is valued well above the average in a given market. In many US cities and metro areas, a price of $1 million is often considered the starting point for luxury homes. In markets like San Francisco and New York, where prices are substantially higher than the national average, luxury is said to start around $4 million.
On the bright side, you do get more for the higher price tag. Luxury homes, whether a charming San Francisco Victorian or a giant midwest mansion, tend to come with more square footage and fancier features than the average home. But of course, there’s a hidden cost there, too. For a large luxury property, simple tasks like cleaning your gutters or mowing the lawn become a considerable expense. Want to upgrade to smart devices and appliances? It’ll cost a pretty penny to do so across your whole home. While you may have the money to cover these additional expenses, it’s important to be aware of them when planning your home purchase.
Let’s take a look at another famously fancy luxury home with hidden costs. When Yuri Millner, a Russian-born tech investor, bought his Silicon Valley home in 2011, the sale price of $100 million broke records in California and Santa Clara County. The Bay Area estate sits on 11 acres with structures of roughly 25,000 square feet, and includes a ballroom, a theater, a spa and a gym.
Interestingly, the taxable assessed value of the home has marked around $50 million by the Santa Clara County Assessor, just half as much as Milner paid. Yet that still means Yuri is on the hook to pay over $600,000 each year in property taxes. If Yuri has a mortgage, his payments will be whoppers as well. If he financed the home using a standard 30-year fixed conventional loan with 20% down and $80,000,000 in principal, his monthly payments would total nearly $400,000.
Of course, a Russian oligarch or any other billionaire likely is not concerned with middling expenses in the mere hundreds of thousands. But the fact remains that, as a home price grows, so too do its associated costs. Getting insurance for a $100 million home is nigh impossible, but insurance on a $5 or 10 million home is just plain expensive. From the tax man to your loan officer, you’ll be paying the pipers by the truckload.
Home ownership always comes with additional costs. But despite the increased expenses, buying a luxury property in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, or Corona Del Mar can be incredibly rewarding. The stunning views, the lavish spaces, the fixtures and finishes each provide a magnificent setting for your modern lifestyle. We love matching our clients with the perfect home to fit their tastes and their budget. If you’re looking to buy or sell a luxury property, get in touch to start the no-pressure conversation and explore your options.
Interest rates are low, low, low, and that means it’s a great time to be a home buyer! While median home prices haven’t dropped much nationwide, the costs you save with a low rate over the course of your loan more than make up for any monthly market swings. So, if you’re ready to take the plunge, and if you’ve saved for a down payment (more on that below), it’s time to consider your financing options!
These days, the 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgage remains the predominant form of financing for home purchases around the country. At an average interest rate of just 3.61% in September of this year, standard terms on these loans are currently quite favorable to buyers. However, as consumers grow more sophisticated or seek more help through other alternatives, we are beginning to see a rise in the percentage of purchases financed through non-conventional means.
Per the National Association of Home Builders’ analysis of 2018 Census Bureau data, in 2018 nearly 30% of financing secured by home buyers was non-conventional. FHA loans led the pack at 11%, followed by cash purchases at around 10%. While you may or may not have the stack of dough on hand to make an all-cash offer, loans such as an FHA first-time buyer loan may be perfect for you.
Let’s take a look at the loan type options, conventional and non-conventional, that you can consider for your Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, or other Orange County home purchase:
The big daddy, the standard by which all others are judged. Accounting for over 70% of loans originating in 2018, conventional fixed rate mortgages are far and away the most common form of financing. These loans offer a single interest rate over the course of the loan, from day-one to day-ten thousand, nine hundred and fifty seven (and a half – thanks leap years!). A conventional fixed-rate loan is perfect for buyers who want a predictable payment and who intend to stay in their new home for the long haul. A down payment is required, so be sure to pad your savings account if this loan sounds right for you.
As the name implies, adjustable-rate mortgages do not remain constant like a fixed-rate loan. Typically offered at lower starting rates compared to fixed-rate loans, an ARM offers a better deal for a period of time such as five to ten years, and then the rate “adjusts” to the current market. So, if you’re planning to sell the home two or five or even ten years down the line, this financing option may be a great option for you to save money during that period. Considering the incredibly low rates offered these days, it’s unlikely that your ARM rate will remain as low once the initial fixed period runs out, so make sure that the terms of your ARM coincide well with your long-term plans.
Backed by the Federal Housing Administration, an FHA loan offers the opportunity for qualifying buyers to pay as little as 3.5% down on their home purchase instead of the typical recommended 20% on a conventional loan. While 20% is not required by all conventional financing, conventional guidelines tend to be more stringent, so FHA loans are a perfect option for prospective buyers with decent credit but lower savings to make a purchase. FHA loans are fixed-rate over 15- or 30-year terms, with a maximum loan amount that varies by state and county. Note that buyers of FHA loans must use the home or investment property purchased as their primary residence, and they are required to pay for mortgage insurance over the course of their loan.
Veterans who have served for 90 consecutive days during wartime, 180 days during peacetime, or spent six years in the reserves are eligible for a VA loan with no down payment and no mortgage insurance requirements. These loans, backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, do have some additional requirements, however: The home must serve as the buyer’s primary residence, and the home must fit within certain standards set by the program. That means no fixer-uppers are allowed!
If the bustle of city living no longer suits you and you’re looking to start a “Green Acres” life of your own, consider a Rural Development loan from the US Department of Agriculture. These loans are backed 100% by the government, meaning you don’t need to pay a down payment, and the program offers discounted mortgage rates for those looking to lay down roots in a rural area. Guidelines include restrictions on buyers’ debt-to-income ratio (not to exceed 41%), and property purchased must be in an eligible rural area as designated by the USDA. Learn more about the various types of USDA loans.
If you’re looking to buy a new home but your money is tied up in your current home’s equity, then a bridge loan is your answer. Like its namesake, a bridge loan spans the gap between the home you currently own and the home you want to purchase. Lenders will combine your current and your new mortgage payments into one, and when you sell your current home you will use those proceeds to pay back the bridge loan. These loans are great for buyers who currently own a home, have good credit and a low debt-to-income ratio.
We hope that this brief overview helps to give you an idea of your options for financing the purchase of your next home. As local real estate experts, we have seen it all, and we know how important it is for you to consider all your options. For a good portion of buyers, a conventional fixed-rate loan makes the most sense. But for many others, these alternatives are worth considering! Let us know if you’re in the market to buy a home, and we’ll be happy to hook you up with a trustworthy lender offering competitive rates. It’s our pleasure to assist in anything real estate related, from the first steps of securing financing to the day you move in and for years to come.
Clifftop settings, panoramic views and miles of beaches make Orange County one of the most sought-after locations for a dream home. Outdoor and water enthusiasts will find much to suit their lifestyles in wilderness parks and warm water beaches. If you’re longing for the nature-inspired serenity afforded by some of the most spectacular sunsets on the west coast, your wish can become a reality when you buy a house in Orange County. Here’s how you can make everything come true.
Checking your credit history and credit score will give you an idea of what terms various lending institutions will offer and how much of a down payment will be needed. Your credit score, also called a FICO score, may already be available to you if you use one of the many credit cards offering it as part of their service package. If not, you can obtain your score from one of the three credit-reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion). You can also subscribe to a credit monitoring service. If you subscribe to the FICO service, you’ll be able to see the same scores that mortgage lenders will be looking at when you apply for financing.
A lending institution will want to know your debt-to-income ratio and there can be varying requirements. A conventional mortgage typically requires a debt-to-income ratio to be no greater than 28-percent in order to qualify for monthly loan payments.
You will need to figure in your property insurance, taxes and other projected home-owner expenses when you work out your debt-to-income ratio. Most lending institutions will help you calculate how much of a down payment you’ll need to get the loan you want. You can also find helpful home-buyers’ work sheets and calculation guides at the CFPB’s consumerfinance.gov website.
Unless you already have an established relationship with a lending institution, there’s no reason to not shop around for the best deal. This may be different for each borrower. The most desirable aspect of a mortgage could be the size of the down payment, the amount of the monthly installments, the interest rate or the length of the loan.
Once you’ve settled on what bank you’ll be dealing with, get pre-approved. This is actually a two-step process that starts with pre-qualification; this refers to a preliminary discussion of your credit, income and employment history. After finding out what loan programs you’re eligible for and you’ve settled on one that fits, you’ll be asked to provide back-up documentation. The actual approval will come from an underwriter who reviews the documentation you provide.
Once you’ve obtained an approval from a lending institution and determined how much purchasing power you have, you’re ready to begin house-hunting. You’ll need a good guide — one who’s experienced, knowledgeable of the area where you want to live and who can be counted on to do what’s best for you. That’s where we come in. If you’re looking for a home for sale in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach or one of the other dream spots in Orange County, we’ll help you find it and make sure you tour the types of homes that reflect exactly what you’re looking for.
When you’ve found the home of your dreams, have an inspection performed to make sure all the vital areas are in good shape. You’ll most likely also be required by your mortgage provider to have an appraisal performed. You may still be working out the final purchase-price negotiations at this point and the inspection and appraisal could have some bearing on how that proceeds.
The closing is the final step and your mortgage provider will present you with a closing disclosure three business days before everything is settled. The CD will outline all the terms and purchase details. Keep this document handy because you’ll need it to claim certain items on your income tax filings.
Real estate in Newport Beach, California, Corona Del Mar or one of the choice spots along the Orange County coast can help you realize the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. We’re here to make it all happen for you and we look forward to hearing from you.
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The best luxury residential real estate firm creates a buying strategy that perfectly fits your needs. An experienced realtor specializing in Corona Del Mar knows which neighborhoods might be most to your liking. A savvy Realtor specializing in Laguna Beach gives you a decisive advantage. With the best realtor in Newport Beach, you can pay the best price. You find dream homes in Newport Beach faster than others. Buying a home in Newport Beach is more enjoyable when you have experienced realtors, like Andy Stavros, on your side. Why?
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Imagine living in a beautiful city like Corona Del Mar where you have so many wonderful spots to explore! These spots exude excitement, community, adventure and more. Here are some spots that locals love.
The Sherman Library & Gardens is the perfect place for all ages. The Gardens provide a museum of living plants, displayed amidst a setting of immaculate gardens, patios and conservatories linked together by wide brick walkways, and beds blooming with seasonal flowers and bubbling tile fountains. They also have a Sensory Garden that’s perfect for children because they are encouraged to feel and smell the plants. The Gardens also has a dining option at “Cafe Jardin.”
Sherman Library & Gardens is located at 2647 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, CA 92625. Admission is free on the first Monday of every month. On other days, admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 12-18, and free for children under 12.
Corona del Mar State Beach, also known as “Crown of the Sea” and “CdM,” is a part of Newport Beach. Corona del Mar is uniquely known for the vintage cottages and stunning new houses side-by-side on flower-named residential streets that are right by the beach. Corona Del Mar offers beautiful views as a perfect backdrop for jogging, ocean swims, stair climbing along with a a variety of activities from surfing and skimboarding to volleyball. At this beach, the Inspiration and Lookout Points are two of the most magnificent places to catch the stunning Newport Beach sunsets.
Corona del Mar State Beach is located at 3001 Ocean Blvd, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625. Parking is $4/hour between 9am-6pm during the summer. You check the city parking info here.
Roger’s Gardens is a family-owned business that has been a landmark of Corona del Mar for more than 30 years. Their motto is “We Bring Beauty Into Your Home & Garden.” They provide excellent advice and service for customers seeking creative ideas and unique products for outdoor and indoor living as well as hundreds of decorative plant arrangements that are designed and created in-house. Roger’s Gardens is the perfect place if you’re looking for an indoor/outdoor garden consultation, landscaping advice, planting service, or an outdoor living consultation.
Roger’s Gardens is located at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road Corona del Mar, CA 92626.
4. Port Theater
Port Theater is a locals’ favorite spot to catch the newest movie releases and also known as “Orange County’s Premiere Luxury Theater.” After nearly fifteen years of hiatus and extensive renovations, Port Theater wanted to provide the residents of Corona del Mar with a best-in-class movie going experience. When the opening of multiplex theaters began to threaten business, Port reinvented itself with new and exciting ways to attract customers using costume, artistic film selections and sometimes live entertainment on stage.
Port Theater is located at 2905 East Coast Highway Corona del Mar, CA 92625. The price range for admission is $15-$20.
Pedego Corona Del Mar allows you to rent electric bikes that are perfect for having fun, getting exercise, breathing in fresh air, and enjoying the outside environment to take in the beauty of Corona del Mar. Pedego Corona Del Mar also offers electric bike tours that allow you to ride over the Pacific Ocean coastline, meander through the bay, or leisurely ride through beautiful estates.
Pedego Corona Del Mar is located at 2515 East Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, CA 92625. They are open Sunday through Sunday from 10AM – 6PM. Locals suggest that the best duration for loads of fun is between 2-3 hours.
Well what are you waiting for? Go check out all these awesome things you can do in Corona del Mar and contact the Stavros Group for more fun things to do in this gorgeous city!
