The 2023 Illuminate Irvine and Holiday Market is taking place on December 2nd. Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in the Great Park Palm Courts Arts Complex. There will be live music, holiday music classes and winter inspired activities. The grand holiday tree will be lite with thousands of twinkling lights. The tree will be lite nightly throughout the month of December. During the same evening visit the Holiday Market. There will be 25 vendors with handmade jewelry, ceramics, folk crafts, and clothing. The event begins at 3pm and continues until 7pm. For more information, see either website; https://www.cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/2023-illuminate-irvine or https://www.cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/2023-holiday-market.
Newport Beach is one of the oldest cities in Orange County, having been incorporated in 1906. The population of Newport Beach is approximately 85,000 residents. Located at 310 Fernando Street, Unit 312, this 1,300 square foot condo is part of the Newport Bay Towers development. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home was built in 1963. The updated unit has an open kitchen. The living room has a private balcony which overlooks the pool and has bay views. Bedrooms have large closets for storage. Newport Bay Towers is on Balboa Peninsula, directly above Newport Bay. Residents are just a short distance from Balboa Island, walking distance to the Fun Zone, Balboa Island Ferry, and Balboa Pier. Among the many amenities offered at Newport Bay Towers is a swimming pool. rooftop deck and underground parking.
Shady Canyon is part of the Turtle Rock Village in the city of Irvine. Shady Canyon is bordered by Quail Hill, James Irvine Retreat and Bommer Canyon. Located at 121 Canyon Creek, this 17,200 square foot home is part of the Shady Canyon Custom community. This five-bedroom, ten-bathroom home was built in 2010. Attention to detail can be seen in the use of French doors, marble flooring and custom woodwork. The gourmet kitchen features two butler’s pantries, a built-in refrigerator and chef quality appliances. This home sits on a very large 35,800 square foot piece of property, with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a saltwater pool, spa, multiple seating areas, a central courtyard, multiple outdoor fireplaces and two outdoor showers. The outdoor kitchen has a Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, stone countertops, a wine cooler, and a pizza oven. Shady Canyon is near the Turtle Rock Nature Center with outdoor classrooms, classes, and wildlife.