California living

Splurge vs. Steal: Ventura Hillside Homes

By Mary Cate Long | January 18, 2022 | Comments Off on Splurge vs. Steal: Ventura Hillside Homes

Ventura is one of the few remaining pockets of the Southern California coast that is still somewhat affordable. Not for long, though. Home to plenty of families and young professionals, the beach town is steadily growing. The town boasts a generally laid-back vibe with lots of coffee shops, parks, and several good surf spots. Ventura…

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Surf’s Up: Here’s The Perfect Malibu Weekend Itinerary

By Mary Cate Long | December 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Surf’s Up: Here’s The Perfect Malibu Weekend Itinerary

Malibu has long been akin to heaven on earth in the American imagination — where celebrities and surf bums alike find refuge in the natural beauty of the California coast outside of Los Angeles. These 27 oceanside miles truly do make for a great weekend getaway or (if you’re lucky) for a fabulous second home.…

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California’s Death Wish: Texas Says, Here’s a Knife

By Candy Evans | November 17, 2010 | Comments Off on California’s Death Wish: Texas Says, Here’s a Knife

More beating on surfin’ dudesville. Joel Kotkin, who was in Dallas last Friday, is on his Texas kick again and I just love it. In fact, I’ve offered to help him find a house in Texas and just move in. This time he’s talking about the political and social and plain insane suicide Californians dealt…

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