Good afternoon, South OC. Hope everyone’s been enjoying this unreal December weather here in SoCal.
This weeks lineup:
Plans are being reviewed for a new 70-room hotel to at a historic site in SJC
A new Mediterranean restaurant in San Clemente is all the buzz; plus more headlines from the past week
Gourmet donuts pop-up, boat parade, surfing Santa competition and holiday market in SC are just a few events that’ll keep you busy this weekend.
Home of the week: a modern, spacious beach house minutes from Del Prado & Doheny comes on the market.
HISTORIC HOSPITALITY
If plans go through, another hotel project could soon be in the works in South OC.
A proposal for a 70-room boutique hotel is currently being reviewed by the city, according to What Now: Orange County.
The French Hotel would be on the site of two historic adobes in SJC; the Domingo Yorba Adobe (c. 1830) and Casa Manuel Garcia (c. 1840), both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to the National Park Service. Almquist, the team behind the hotel, has said they are “intent on preserving and rehabbing the property,” according to their site.
The hotel would span six buildings, including a restaurant, event spaces, fitness and pool areas and valet parking.
We’ll keep you posted as we learn more about The French Hotel project.
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THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES
ILYA opens in San Clemente: The long-awaited ILYA has finally opened in San Clemente last week. It’s the latest from Top Chef alum Charbel Hayak, bringing Mediterranean flavors to the South OC coast. Read the full article.
The future remains uncertain for DP Harbor restaurants: Dana Point Times reports on recent harbor restaurant closures and a new chapter ahead as the harbor revitalization project continues. Go deeper.
North SC beach trail closes: A section of the beach trail was closed over the past week due to landslide activity near North Beach. The closure occurred near an active construction zone where a reinforcement wall is being built by the former Mariposa Bridge site. No damage has been reported to homes or the rail line. Read more.
ARTS & LEISURE
DECEMBER 11
Which One’s Pink - A Tribute to Pink Floyd @ The Coach House at 8pm. Purchase tickets.
Tea ceremony @ The Ecology Center from 9:30am-10:45am. Sign up.
DECEMBER 12
Feather 4 Arrow & Friends Warehouse sale @ High Tide Coffee - San Clemente from 9am-4pm. Learn more here.
Harbor’s 50th Annual Boat Parade of Lights (all weekend) @ Dana Point Harbor starting at 6:30pm. Plan your evening here.
Rodeo Roundup with live music, chili cook off, rodeo watch party & more @ River Street Marketplace from 5-9pm. Learn more here.
Christmas nights with festive activities, hot cocoa, live music, s’mores & more @ Casa Romantica at from 5-7pm. Tickets here.
DECEMBER 13
15th Annual Surfing Santa competition @ Salt Creek Beach from 7am-3pm. Learn more.
Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade @ Crown Valley Parkway (between Nueva Vista & Central Park Drive) at 10am. Learn more here.
Beachside mat holiday pilates @ Salt Creek Beach at 12:30pm. Save your spot here.
“A surf ghetto Christmas” featuring live music, vendors from Motel Minimarket, REAL snow and a visit from Santa @ lot across from Los Molinos from 3-8pm. More here.
Gourmet Mini-Donuts x Coco Bloom coffee pop-up event @ 34669 Golden Lantern from 5-8pm. See what’s in store here.
DECEMBER 14
Home for the holidays adoption event in partnership with rescue organization Unconditional Rescue @ High Tide Coffee - Laguna Niguel from 9am-11am. Learn more.
Santa Paws with the Pet Project Foundation holiday event @ 24601 Dana Drive (Dana Point Harbor) from 10am-3pm. Learn more.
Gingerbread cookies at the beach workshop @ Sugar Blossom Bakeshop from 1-3pm. Buy tickets here.
Gingerbread house workshop @ Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel from 2-4pm. Register here.
FARMERS MARKETS
Fridays: Farmakis Farms Certified Farmers Market from 9am-1pm @ Farmakis Farms in SJC.
Saturdays: Dana Point Farmers Market @ La Plaza Park from 9am-1pm.
Sundays:
San Clemente Farmers Market @ Del Mar from 9am-1pm.
Laguna Niguel Farmers Market @ 27271 La Paz Rd from 8am-12pm.
Wednesdays: Dana Point Harbor Farmers Market @ 34555 Golden Lantern from 9am-1pm.
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HOME OF THE WEEK
Presenting: 34011 El Contento in Dana Point. This 1960’s home has been fully renovated and bike or golf cart ride away from Del Prado & Doheny. Perched on an elevated lot, the home offers ocean views in the peaceful Lantern District neighborhood.
34011 El Contento in Dana Point.
Property details:
4 bd, 2 ba
1,862 sq ft
2,100 sq ft lot size
Built in 1967
On the market for 21 hrs
Features:
Centrally located in Dana Point’s charming Lantern District.
Expansive windows offer an abundance of natural light.
Remodeled kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and professional-grade stainless appliances.
Primary suite offers offers abundant wardrobe space, and three additional bedrooms offer plenty of room for families and/or guests.
Multiple patios are perfect for dining al fresco, enjoying the sunset and an ocean view.
With proximity to Dana Point Harbor, there’s potential for significant upside given multibillion-dollar revitalization project.
Attached 2-car garage.
Contact Doug Wathen, Coldwell Banker Realty, at 949-887-8282 to learn more.
Thanks for reading & catch ya out there
— Hannah B
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