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A Day off Work in Santa Monica CA

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

A Day off Work in Santa Monica CA

 

One of the things I like about being in Carlsbad is the close proximity to things we enjoy doing, like visiting Los Angeles (dining, the grandkids, art).

 

Sail boat in Santa MonicaWe took some rare time off and went to Santa Monica last Friday, returning Sunday afternoon (for a client walk-through!).

 

We stayed a few blocks from the beach and Saturday morning took off for our habitual walk, this time to the Santa Monica beach down Pico Boulevard past Cha Cha Chicken.

 

There was nothing on the agenda other than taking the whole afternoon to visit with our grandkids, daughter and son-in-law. It was so rare to not have a full schedule planned out, with the time to do whatever we wanted...and not feeling obligated to be on the phone, on email, or doing chores and errands around the house.

 

One Pico at Shutters on the Beach in Santa MonicaThe beach allows me to really relax, enjoy sights, sounds, and smells, and appreciate the beauty of the area we live in. And so we did...but then hunger struck and we had to decide where to fulfill that need.

 

Shutters on the Beach (at left), and their restaurant One Pico with views of the beach right outside the windows, was the perfect solution.

 

Terrific food (my lobster caesar salad, below, was outstanding) and great service rounded out a perfect summar Saturday morning in Santa Monica.

 

Lobster Caesar Salad at One Pico at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica

 

View from One Pico in Santa Monica

The Santa Monica Pier

Cha Cha Chicken in Santa Monica

Airplane signage over Santa Monica Beach

Parasailing by Santa Monica beach

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Comments (18)

Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Sounds like a fabulous day - I bet you returned home invigorated and ready to tackle the week.

 

Aug 01, 2015 01:58 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Jeff, the beach allows me to really relax too.  There is something about it.  I prefer the beach in more solitude ... less people.  I have a very special place where I can get that solitude.  I risk my life climbing down the cliff to get to it ...but that's okay. It's a perfect resting place.

Aug 01, 2015 02:12 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Okay, I'm sold. A day at the beach in Santa Monica with my children, and grandchildren, sounds ideal. Enjoy the weekend, Jeff. 

Aug 01, 2015 02:19 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I miss the beaches of California! And the Mountains just a couple hours of driving time, then there is the desert not to far away too.  It sounds like a perfect time was had by all!

Aug 01, 2015 02:36 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Lottie Kendall 

Definitely. It was a wonderful weekend with only occasional email but mostly time off doing what we wanted to do including 3 terrific meals

Jeff

Aug 01, 2015 03:37 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathleen Daniels 

I prefer more of the solitude when I can get it but I'll take a busy beach vs. none at all. Neat to have a special place like you have found - like it's your personal beach!

Jeff

Aug 01, 2015 03:38 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Debb Janes 

The grandkids would probably love the Santa Monica pier - it's an LA icon. Great people watching, sights, sounds, food but crowded. Worth a trip

Jeff

Aug 01, 2015 03:40 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Evelyn Johnston 

I would miss them terribly, too. I like having the city nearby, but also the mountains and the desert. There's lots of geographic variety here in SoCal

Jeff

Aug 01, 2015 04:44 AM
Jenna Dixon
Momentum Real Estate Group LLC - Marietta, GA
55 & Over | New Constructions | Horse Farms

Jealous!  Waiting on a vacation at the beach myself.  I love Santa Monica and the pier is a fun place to visit.  Glad you enjoyed your time.

Aug 01, 2015 05:18 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff I love having that kind of day!!!

By the way I have never had a lobster caesar salad, but I will be keeping an eye out for it now :)

Aug 01, 2015 06:57 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Jeff... I am officially envious after reading your post. Sounds like a perfect day!

Aug 01, 2015 07:56 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Jenna Dixon 

It was wonderful to take the time off and the weather was spectacular. We stayed away from the pier itself because it looked jammed, and our stomachs were complaining. have to keep those priorities straight. Hope you get your beach trip soon

Jeff

Aug 01, 2015 08:12 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

George Souto 

Me too, but they are rare. We had a wonderful afternoon visting with the grandkids, as always

The Lobster Caesar was outstanding BTW

Jeff

Aug 01, 2015 08:13 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Nina Hollander 

Ha ha, well it WAS an enviable day. Nice to take the time to spoil ourselves - it doesn't happen very often. And my buyers removed their contingencies on their new home while we were there - easy to do on the iPad

Jeff

Aug 01, 2015 08:15 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

So, Jeff, it was actually a better day in the end than what you described it to be!

Aug 01, 2015 08:21 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Nice pictures and a good time was had by all. Nothing beats the beach for all those relaxing negative ions ;).

Aug 01, 2015 11:25 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Jeff, you certainly show a stiff upper lip while dealing with the issues that are presented to you

Aug 01, 2015 11:47 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I'm glad you got away for some fun, Jeff. I'll soon be doing that. I've been ordered to slow down. LOL. Really! Your pictures are wonderful. I love the one of that lobster salad. I would have ordered that, too. 

Aug 01, 2015 12:01 PM