As a Monterey Bay Aquarium guide and as an educator perhaps I am not supposed to get overly attached to the marine animals at the Aquarium – but I do.
I truly grow to love them. I love the hermit crabs, the sea otters, and even the Rock Fish, but mostly I have loved our male Giant Pacific Octopus.
Does that sound crazy? Dog and cat lovers might think so, but I can’t help it, I love all marine animals ~ they touch my soul.
Why do I feel today like I felt on February 3, 1959 “The Day theMusic Died” ? Our beautiful male Giant Pacific Octopus passed away today and my heart is very sad.
Why I thought of that day in 1959 and that song – I really don’t know. All I know is that the beauty of the dance he would do when he came out to play and the music of his being is gone.
The thrill of his presence when he came out of hiding and spread his giant tentacles to say hello to our visitors is now a memory.
But wonderful memories they are and we will always remember this extraordinary creature.
I love you my beautiful Octopus! May you rest in peace.
We now have two lovely female Giant Pacific Octopuses at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Please come and see and experience these extraordinary animals.
Pebble Beach, a place of dreams and desires. Perhaps no other place in the country immediately brings up visions in a person’s mind. It may be a picture of the Lone Cypress, the iconic trade mark of Pebble Beach, that tourists flock to so they can take a photo – perhaps a selfie with this symbol in the background to say, “I was here!”
If the person is a golfer, he or she will no doubt visualize the Golf Links at Pebble Beach
. . . and perhaps this well known shot below taken at the AT&T.
For me, before I moved to the Monterey Peninsula from San Francisco, I was most taken by the mansions that line 17 Mile Drive as I wondered, “Who lives in these magnificent homes?”
Most of us can’t buy a home like this, however, let me tell you about a home that may be in your reach.
As of today, it is listed at the least expensive home per square foot in all of Pebble Beach. It was remodeled with care 10-15 years ago and has fantastic views of the Monterey Bay, Del Monte forest, the mountains, and the Coastline.
Also, fantastic views of the sunrise from your breakfast table.
This spacious home is 3347 square feet on a 15,695 SF lot with plenty of room for growing flowers, tomatoes, or roses!
The home has a spacious open floor plan and is a great home for entertaining friends and family.
The best part is that all of the main living areas and the master are at street level so its almost like having a single level home! The large master bedroom has probably the best view in the home and has an adjoining large master bath and walk-in closet.
Also on this level is a small bedroom/or office and another full bath. Downstairs offers lots more room for family or guests with a family room, three large bedrooms, another full bath and extra storage areas. More pluses if you can handle them . . . large rear deck, radiant heat throughout the home, a generator . . . well, I could go on and on. Come see this incredible home and buy it before someone else snatches your dream.
At Carmel Realty Company we take treating our clients well very seriously. When I first speak with a client, I always tell them to consider me your realtor for life. I take relationships seriously as does the company I work for. Enter “Car Week” ! Always a delight for all and a chance to meet new friends and clients who want to learn more about our fabulous Monterey Peninsula.
This year Carmel Realty Company hosted two fabulous parties at oceanfront properties where guests could experience how amazing the lifestyle can be in this idyllic community.
Our Thursday night party during “Car Week” was held at Villa Edendel Mar on 17 Mile Drive, one of our amazing properties for sale. It was described in 1925 as “A Spanish Palace by the Sea” and has long been considered one of the most renowned homes on the Monterey Coast. Guests enjoyed Quintessa wine and delicious light bites from Grasing’s, one of Carmel’s finest restaurants.
How spectacular this was to be able to invite my guests to such a fabulous party!
Although the home was open for all to tour, guests seemed to linger on the back patio where the view of the Pacific Ocean was “to die for”. The weather was warm ~ everything was just about perfect.
Debbie and Walter, clients from Shreveport, LA, loved the party and the Pebble Beach lifestyle! They are looking forward to when they can move here. I think our party at this breath-taking location convinced anyone who was considering a move or having a second home here to take the steps!
No one had to convince me that night! I love the Monterey Peninsula lifestyle and still have to pinch myself – after living here 20 years – that I am just where I want to be – and it’s perfect!
Since parking was limited, Carmel Realty had arranged with Rolls Royce to have their amazing cars available to shuttle guests to their cars parked at another listing close by. Walter being a car buff loved checking out the Rolls. Thank you Rolls Royce!
I kind of liked checking out the fantastic cars, also. But I do prefer the convertible!
Thinking about having a place here? Call me and let’s chat. We have homes in all price ranges and I would love to help you find your dream home or getaway – just perfect for you!