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Marriott Newport Coast Villas is a fantastic place to vacation.  It is close to so many terrific locations. We were there during a recent heat wave and it could not have been more perfect.  The staff is amazing.  They help out in every way imaginable way. The view is terrific. From every direction the view is picture perfect. Our family was partial to the pool and the pool bar and grill. Now for the location of the property.  It is close to Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, and Crystal Cove State Beach.  Disneyland is also about 40 minutes away (depending on traffic). There are plenty of activities at the Marriott Villas but it is centrally located in Southern California.

What is more perfect than a milkshake and the ocean in the background.  Ruby's Shake Shack is on Pacific Coast Highway between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach.  On a sunny Calif day the view is perfect.  If you are vacationing in the area you must stop by. So if you find yourself driving down the Pacific Coast Highway save room for a milkshake.  Ruby's is the perfect place to stop.

Laguna Beach is such a charming place.  Today I was able to join three swimming friends of mine for lunch at Las Brisas Restaurant on Cliff Drive.  As the street implies, it is on the cliffs and has a beautiful view.  The food and service was very good and in August the weather is perfect for sitting outside and enjoying the beach.  So a wonderful Sunday to enjoy the California Coast. Tomorrow, I plan to have pictures from my walking path.  After lunch with friends, exercise is next on the calendar.

This photo is a picture of Avalon Harbor, green pier and swim float.  I thought it would be fitting to start my first blog with a picture of water, a beach, a pier,  and palm trees all on a romantic island. I have been lucky enough to go to Avalon every summer since I was 5 years old.  I met my husband in Avalon.  So, first blog picture is of Avalon, Catalina Island. Catalina, is an island off the coast of Southern California, about 27 miles from the mainland. This photo shows the bay from the walk up to the bell tower.  You can see private boats moored with the owners enjoying summer.  I've been told that Avalon resembles the mediterranean seaside towns.  After traveling to the Italian coast last year for the first time, I completely agree. So, this is my first post.