Costa Mesa's Neighborhood Blog

A blog about Newport and Costa Mesa with an emphasis on Costa Mesa Real Estate and Newport Beach Real Estate, written by a lifetime local resident of coastal Orange County whose knowledge of the area, combined with a strong background in mortgages, real estate and being an attorney, gives her clients many advantages.

The Catalina Flyer is Off for Maintenance - However, the Catalina Adventure is Here

The Catalina Flyer is Off for Maintenance - However, the Catalina Adventure is Here

 

 The Catalina Flyer leaves from Newport Beach and goes to Catalina Island for a wonderful day of adventure in Avalon.

 

It is temporarily off duty for maintenance.  However, I took the Catalina Adventure to Catalina today, and it was a lot of fun.

Catalina Adventure

It is significantly smaller than the Catalina Flyer and for now no bikes or coolers are allowed due to space restrictions.  For me, the joy of being out on the bow enjoying the wind and watching and actually feeling the waves, more than made up for the difference in size.

 

So, if you're planning on taking a trip to Catalina, you can still go from Newport Beach and enjoy the new, temporary catamarand.

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About the author: Christine Donovan is a California Residential Real Estate Broker with experience in assisting clients buy and sell residential real estate.

Are you upside down in your home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

2 comments • Christine Donovan Costa Mesa CA Homes Broker/Attorney 800-610-7253 DRE01267479 • September 26 2010 11:00PM

Catalina Island Pelicans

Catalina Island Pelicans

 

 

Catalina Island Pelicans

 

I have been fortunate to live around the Pacific Ocean nearly my entire life and never tire of the beauty that is available at any time here.  This day, I was fortunate to capture a picture of two pelicans who apparently share my appreciation of the ocean.

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About the author: Christine Donovan is a California Residential Real Estate Broker with experience in assisting clients buy and sell residential real estate.

Are you upside down in your home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

16 comments • Christine Donovan Costa Mesa CA Homes Broker/Attorney 800-610-7253 DRE01267479 • August 30 2010 01:26AM

Day Trips from Orange County - Catalina Island

Day Trips from Orange County - Catalina Island

 

 

Catalina Island is one of the eight islands that makes up the Channel Islands archipelao.g

 

Located 26.2 miles off the coast, Catalina Island is a great day trip.

 

 

You can jump on the boat in the morning.  Enjoy a day on the sand, shopping or in the interior of the island observing the wild life, and still be back in time for dinner.

 

It's very convenient to hop on the Catalina Flyer and take a quick 75 minute trip.  After enjoying the ocean, sea lions, dolphins and whales, you'll land at Avalon and have just a few minute walk into town.

 

 

 

 

Getting around Avalon, Catalina's main town.  Is easy.  It's a mile square, and everything is in easy walking distance.  This lovely little town feels like a small mediterranean village.

 

If you want to get around the hills behind town, you can rent a golf cart.

 

Wondering what else there is to enjoy on Catalina Island? Try a glass bottom boat, parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling, biking or indulge at a spa.

 

If you decide that one day is just not enough to enjoy all that Catalina has to offer, spend a night or two in one of many hotels and bed and breakfasts offered by the Island.

If you've never been to Catalina Island, be sure to take a day or a weekend to see all that this lovely place has to offer.

If you think that a day or two on Catalina isn't enough, you might consider buying one of the lovely homes available.

In addition to the homes for sale in the multiple listing service, we have a lovely home that is just coming on the market. Please contact Christine Donovan at 800-610-7253 x 1 for details.

 

 Please click Catalina homes for sale to see other homes that are currently available.

 See additional pictures in the slide show below.

 

 

 

Originally published at Day Trips from Orange County - Catalina Island

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About the author: Christine Donovan is a California Residential Real Estate Broker with experience in assisting clients buy and sell residential real estate.

Are you upside down in your home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

7 comments • Christine Donovan Costa Mesa CA Homes Broker/Attorney 800-610-7253 DRE01267479 • August 22 2010 01:26AM