The
traditional, hit-the-road family summer escape is no longer the rule. And here
in southern California, where the economy is coming back to life and recreation
options are seemingly limitless, the “stay-cation” to enjoy local attractions is
still IN for many homeowners.
Why travel
miles from home when everything you want is nearby? World-famous themed
amusement parks, museums, live theaters and music halls, shopping, dining, cultural
centers, historic sites, zoos and aquariums, scenic mountains, beaches, deserts
and islands, with quite possibly one of the best climates, are all within a
one- to two-hour drive; Orange County HAS. IT. ALL.
The current high
demand for Orange County real estate is certainly a reflection of the area’s
appeal; our lifestyle, amenities and climate are enviable! Where I specialize
in north Orange County, Yorba Linda’s average number of days a property is available on the market is currently around 40. What’s more, this number has been on a downward trend over
the past seven months, meaning homes are selling quickly. If you live here, you know what a great place it is and
why these numbers are not surprising. If you’re beginning your research on the
area, I encourage you to read on:
Many Yorba
Linda homeowners enjoy spending summer vacations relaxing at home in their own
private backyard oasis. Families with young children might stage a backyard
campout under the stars, but close to the comfort of a child’s familiar bed if
a change of heart develops! Or some simply enjoy entertaining friends and
family with a pool party and outdoor barbecue.
Day trips to
hike, cycle, kayak, swim, fish, photograph or just explore are too numerous to
count. There is something for everyone, at every experience level.
World-class
shopping at places like South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island and the Irvine
Spectrum, or brand-name deal hunting at The Outlets at Orange is enjoyed by
some residents.
Others prefer the thrill of a rollercoaster ride at places like
Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, or Universal Studios Hollywood, Magic
Mountain, Legoland and SeaWorld at easily-accessed points outside the county.
Culture,
history, and the arts are alive and well in Orange County, too! Yorba Linda’s
native son Richard Nixon built his presidential library here in town and filled
it with fascinating records and artifacts from our country’s 37th
Commander In Chief. The summer Festival of Arts, Sawdust Festival, and Pageant
of the Masters in Laguna Beach are very popular draws. The Orange County Museum
of Art, Bowers Museum, Muzeo, Muckenthaler Cultural Center and Laguna Art
Museum feature exciting art and cultural exhibits year round. And the renowned Segerstrom
Center for the Arts offers live theater, dance, opera and musical performances
for patrons of every age and area of interest!
Passionate
about science and nature? A host of natural and physical science venues attract
thousands in Orange County each year: the
Discovery Science Center, the Ocean Institute, Peter and Mary
Muth Interpretive Center, Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, Oak Canyon, Turtle
Rock and Shipley Nature Centers are just a few to enjoy.
Of course, if
you simply must get away from your home for a few days, Orange County is home
to numerous resort properties and private Bed & Breakfast Inns that can certainly
give you the pampered escape experience you crave.
Interested
in moving to Yorba Linda or another part of Orange County? Looking for someone
you can trust who’s an area expert? I’d love tell you more and show you some
properties in this wonderful place I’ve called home for over 20 years!
Meanwhile, I
think it’s time for my family and me to head out for a little local
“stay-cation” summer adventure…
Nanette Shapiro
(714) 924-0781
nanette.shapiro4@gmail.com
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