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Manhattan Beach
I didn’t plan to do Manhattan Beach… while in California a friend suggested I go find the 90210 Beach House, and if you know me, you know I love me […]
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Duke’s – Malibu
Honolulu native and five time Olympic medalist, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku introduced surfing to the US Atlantic coast, Australia, and New Zealand in the early 1900s. With six locations, I have been […]
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Paradise Cove
Sabrina and I arrived on a gloomy morning in June of 2019 at this famous restaurant/beachfront resort. A ton of movies, TV shows, and videos were filmed here including Madonna’s […]
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Roman Pool
Just as every tour began with the Neptune Pool, they all ended with The Roman Pool.
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Zebras
When Hearst Garden of Comparative Zoology closed, some animals went free range including Rocky Mountain elk, tahr goats, llamas, white fallow deer, Barbary sheep, sambar deer, and zebras which I […]
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Designing the Dream Tour
One thing that was continually discussed on the tour was the architect of Casa Grande and cottages, Julia Morgan.
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Cottages and Kitchens Tour
Let’s just say, Mr. Hearst and I have VERY different definitions of the word cottage.
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Upstairs Suites
I wish I could remember more details…And again, CEILINGS!
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Grande Rooms Tour
My first of four tours was the Grand Rooms Tour. The scope and enormity are gobsmacking. There truly are no words. It is suggested for first time visitors, so I […]
