Blog

  Perched atop the iconic Hotel Shangri-La is Santa Monica’s famous indoor/outdoor rooftop bar & lounge, Suite 700. Today the old distinct penthouse suite has been converted into a rooftop bar that effortlessly captures a sense of Hollywood glam at the ocean. Located on the 7th floor this perfect hideaway blends its Art Deco design with a panoramic ocean view. Whether you decide to stay for...

, . The Los Rios Historic District is the oldest neighborhood in California. Out of only forty remaining homes here, three homes are original adobe structures. These adobe homes, the Montanez, the Rios and the Silvas, housed the builders of the Mission San Juan Capistrano and the ranch workers during the 1700-1800's. During this time period the mission was the center of the economy for the Achjachemen...

  The Norton Simon Museum begins with the original name of the Pasadena Art Institute. The Institute was founded in 1922 and incorporated two years later on August 14, 1924 as a nonprofit. The goals of the Institution were to establish and maintain a museum and library of art while encouraging the study of fine arts. In April 1942, the Institute merged with the one-year-old Pasadena Museum of Art....

  Summer is one of the best times of year for enjoyable outdoor activities with friends and family. You can go to the beach, explore hiking trails, have BBQ's and explore new concert venues. One of our favorite things to do is go to Sierra Madre's summer concerts in the park. The best part? It's free, and who doesn't love free? The concerts are held Sunday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the...

  Congrats to Emilie Broughton on her sale of 2785 Easy Ave in Long Beach!! She represented the Buyer in purchasing this 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home. This Single-Family Home is in the West Side neighborhood in Long Beach, CA and perfect for her clients. Congrats Emilie on closing escrow in Long Beach!     By Torrey Felber, Marketing Director at Town Square Real...

  Congrats to Emilie Broughton on her sale of 1164 E 32nd St in Los Angeles!! She represented the Buyer in purchasing this Duplex Two-on-Lot close to downtown LA! Centrally located by freeways, schools, and shopping centers the front home is a 1 bed 1 bath and the back home is a 4 bed 1 bath. The property is in an aread south of Downtown of the historic Jazz corridor of S Central Ave. This...

  We recently attended and sponsored the PFAR Charitable Foundations wine event. Today we are excited to announce the PFAR Charitable Foundation raised nearly $20,000 at this year's wine tasting event, "Under the Tuscan Sun," in Pasadena this last month. Located behind the Shopping District on Lake Avenue, the courtyard of The Commons served as the setting for the events guests who enjoyed wine,...

  dineL.A.'s Restaurant Week this year will be held on July 13-26 and is a 14-day dining event showcasing Los Angeles as a premier dining destination. The week highlights the diversity of the culinary experiences L.A. has to offer and allows locals and visitors to be able to enjoy selections of specially priced menu options from some of L.A.’s best restaurants. Some great local Pasadena places...

  If you live in Downtown Los Angeles or are curious about living there, here is a great way to meet the people who live in the area and their dogs. The 9th Annual Downtown Dog Day Afternoon at the Cathedral brings you a festive evening of mingling, music, local pet vendors, and pet adoptions. So come today, Wednesday July 8th from 6-9pm with your little furry one. All dogs must be on a leash and...

  What started as a community project in late 2009 has grown into a major local staple focused on providing local, sustainable, and organic foods in Pasadena and Altadena neighborhoods. Anyone can shop at the Co-op, but those who become member-owners receive additional benefits such as voting rights and dividends. Their goal is to provide the most earth-friendly grocery products and services...