Dana Point Strands Salt Creek Beach Hiking Trail This morning I woke up and it was just absolutely gorgeous. Sunny, cloudless skies, warm. Just one of those days where it would almost be considered a crime if I didn't get to spend even a little bit of it outdoors. So instead of doing my normal routine of walking just on the trails near my house I decided to go to the trail at the Strands in Dana Point at Salt Creek Beach. Though this is a simple trail there are steep hills, lots of stair climbing and it will kick your rear end and leave your legs shaking and wondering if I am going to die several times during the hike, which that is actually my definition of a great hike. My favorite thing about this trail, aside from the out of breath challenge that it offers, is the even more breathta... 03/01/2013

What is a view worth? Laguna Beach / Dana Point Buyers often ask me - "How much is a view worth?" Of course views are subjective. Here in the coastal area we have the 1 to 10 system which is, let's say, not exactly scientific. Also what is it a view of? If it is a valley view that is nice. If it is a mountain that might be better. If it is an ocean view, well, that is the best. Of course there are the odd balls, like my wife, who says that looking at the ocean makes her clostrophobic because there is no end. I still don't understand it but for most folks the ocean hold a lot of charm.     The Strand At Dana Point Lot 5 Mill - House?  Ocean front lots with panoramic views start at about 4 million in Dana Point and Laguna Beach. Before the price crunch in 2007, these lots opened up on the... 11/18/2012

What a difference a couple of weeks make at Orange County beaches - out for a morning walk this morning and could not help but notice and enjoy how quiet Strand Beach was - pure heaven! For those of you who may not know the area, it is one of Orange County's nicest beaches and popular with surfers and beach goers alike. Directly above the beach is "The Strand at Headlands" - a custom beachfront luxury community that offers plenty of real estate eye candy. The homes in the right of the picture below are part of The Strands community - the most modern looking home in the second picture is actually The Strands Community Clubhouse which was designed to simply or not so simply blend in with the neighborhood. Lifestyles of the rich and famous call The Strands home - a front row oceanfront lot... 09/16/2012

Wednesday Photo-New Multi-Million Dollar Construction.... Ummmm Alive and Well???? I took this picture a few weeks ago once I went to The Strands Beach in Dana Point, CA. Along this beach they are constructing some new multi-million dollar homes, prices starting well in the $20 millions. Almost every single one of these luxury homes in this current phase is already sold!!! This is one of the most beautiful beaches along the Dana Point coastline, beautiful blue waters, soft sand located north of Dana Point and near Salt Creek Beach.. If you are not in the market for a $20,000,000.00 home, it is still a very lovely coastline to visit and just put your feet in the sand and spend a day relaxing and enjoying the spectacular views. 07/19/2011

More Wednesday Photos- The Strands at Dana Point, CA. Middle of the day once I typically start getting drowsy I decided to go get a small iced coffee from Starbucks and explore a beach that I haven't been to yet. I went to The Strands in Dana Point, CA. Sipped on my coffee until it was all gone and then I just went walking. There is a new gated community being built up on this beach aptly named "The Strands" and naturally they are beautiful, multi-million dollar homes (blog on community coming soon!). Here are a few pictures that I took during my little outing! :)   06/29/2011

Dana Point has a truly breathtaking home that is listed at just under $25 million.  This is the most expensive home in Dana Point.  This truly breath taking home sits on the ocean and is located in the Strands. The Orange County Register states the home is at 47 Strand Beach Drive, in Dana Point.  As you enter this home the first thing you would see is the ocean and the second thing you notice is the sound of the surf. The infinity pool give you the feeling that you are in the surf.  The home was just completed and is ready for occupancy.  If you are in the market for estate ocean homes call. 03/28/2010