Why Not Book A Flight to Malibu?

Have you every wondered why all the celebrities and no longer "Desperate Housewives," flock to Malibu Beach in August? Maybe because, "It never rains in sunny California," and the rain and humidity in the East and New York City is not winning anyone a good summer in the city. At Beach House Finds our favorite August destination for weather has always been Malibu, California. Best of all the Flights from JFK to LAX are non stop, and if you take the 6:30 am flight you arrive at 9:30 am Los Angeles time. Reserve a good mountain climbing car with pep for hills and Pacific Coast Highway and yes renting a BMW convertible is perfect. Head up the Coast to Pacific Coast Highway, we in LA always say PCH. Stop in Santa Monica at Anisette for a trendy French LA brunch or lunch where you can park free for 2 hours at any Santa Monica Public Parking Garage. If you are shopper beware to the left of the Restaurant is Third Street Promenade with some of Los Angeles finest Hollywood Star's beach shopping. Just driving up the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)is what many a songs were written about. If you want to plan ahead, a advanced reservation at The Getty Villa in Malibu is a lovely Malibu Beach experience. The Getty is open 10am to 5pm Thursday thru Monday. Check into Beach House Finds favorite Malibu beach resort destination, Malibu Beach Inn. Spend the some leisurely beach time, sunning, or being pampered at cure spa. For a romantic ocean view and a hot spot for dinning, Geoffrey's is where where locals and Hollywood go for a table with an ocean view.

Beach House Finds and all of Hollywood knows, there is nothing like Malibu, with it's Point Dume State Preserve a bird sanctuary and beach and Paramount Ranch where film stars made legendary films in the Santa Monica Mountains. Malibu has charm, beaches, hiking, in the Mountains and is known for horseback riding. One should pack riding clothes, boots, good sport sunglasses, along with your bikini and trunks when packing to travel to Malibu.

Malibu Beach Inn ocean views start @t $485.00 a night.

Expedia Nonstop Flights JFK to LAX on American priced @ $484.20.

Do You Dream Of Owning A Historical Preservation Home In Martha Vineyard?

A historical Georgian Greek Revival Captain's House in Martha's Vineyard, is a beach house find. This is an exceptional opportunity to own and care for a significant piece of New England's disappearing past. Located on prestigious North Water Street and known as the Martha Vineyard's Fisher-Bliss House this property has been owned and preserved with care by the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities since 1966. Listed for sale by Sotheby's International, this expansive home includes a wealth of architecturally important elements ready to be converted into a Vineyard gathering place. Originally constructed in 1832 by master builder Thomas M. Coffin, with Eleven bedrooms, eight fireplaces and gracious living areas spread over three levels. This Martha's Vineyard's historical beach house has sweeping views of Cape Pogue, Edgartown Harbor, and Katama Bay from the Captain's house widow's walks. The house grounds include a beautiful lawn and patio, shared brick driveway, and a detached barn just blocks away from the town's center, harbor landing, beaches and lighthouse. A long term investment for the discriminating buyer, renovations to this Martha Vineyard home has Preservation restrictions and Historic District regulations. Imagine owning a home where summer vacationers come from the world of academia, media, film, politics and royalty. At Beach House Finds we are stimulated by this home.



Listing: $3,650,000 USD
Wallace & Co. Sotheby's International Realty
Property ID# 4117689
MLS ID# 17575
1-508-627-3313

Photo Credit: Sotheby's International International Realty

What Ocean Home Is The Emblem Of The Spirit Of The American Renaissance?

The Breakers, with all its splendor was very much a family house. Now designated a National Historic Landmark, in Newport, Rhode Island and open to the public for tours by The Preservation Society of Newport County. The ocean home was very important to the Vanderbilt family as they had two residences. The other was on Fifth Avenue at 57th Street in New York City on the property where Bergdorf Goodman is today. They spent a full six months in Newport each year. The 70 room summer estate of New York Central Railroad President Cornelius Vanderbilt II interiors feature rare marble, platinum leaf wall panels, gilded woods, and gold is everywhere throughout the Mansion. Cornelius Vanderbilt II built the house to take advantage of its views of the sea. A visit here becomes magical as the house and the ocean is dramatic. It’s a visually spectacular site The Breakers and the sea with the house with its marble and its colors is magnificent.

"A summer day began with tennis in the morning at the casino, or a swim at the beach. After a luncheon party there was yachting, polo, or a few rounds of golf." As quoted from the Newport Mansions Preservation Society compelling tour. This is a moment in American culture not to be missed.



The Breakers dining room. Photo Credit: John Corbett, courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County.

Do You Dream Of A Hawaii Tropical Romantic Getaway?

A beach house find, is the heavenly getaway to the cottages at The Inn at Mama’s Fish House, in Maui, Hawaii located on Maui’s North Shore. “Old Polynesia” decor and a low-key atmosphere mark it as a throwback to an era when Hawaii meant tropical exoticism. Just miles down the road one can enjoy the bright sails of windsurfers swooping just off Hookipa Beach. Not to mention the pleasures of lounging on the sand in front of your cottage. And if one is staying at the Inn at Mama's Fish House insures you the pleasure of savoring the seafood at Mama’s Fish House Restaurant. Established by a family this top rated restaurant adds to the pleasure of your island getaway. Vision your soul mate and you eating fresh Polynesian, sipping exotic drinks, sunsets on the beach, and sleeping is utopia at this exotic location.

Rooms from $175 +

Why Not Take Your Family To Hotel del Coronado This Summer

The Hotel del Coronado is a Southern California destination that any beach lover should experience. The Hotel del Coronado, officially opened its doors to the public on February 19th, 1888. It's a legend resort where movies like, "Some Like It Hot" with Marilyn Monroe were filmed and The Wizard of Oz was written by L. Baum while on vacation at the Hotel del Coronado. It is also known as one of America's most haunted Resorts and the ghost story told is that of it's ghost Kate Morgan, who checked into the hotel in 1892 to meet her estranged husband. He never showed up,and days later she was found dead on the beach from a gunshot wound. Some believe her lost lonely spirit still haunts the hotel, and there have been ghostly cold spots, numerous reports of noises, odd breezes in closed rooms and sightings of more then one ghosts. There are countless articles written on the ghost findings.

On 28 oceanfront acres, Hotel del Coronado is adjacent to Coronado Beach and five miles from downtown San Diego. The hotel completed a $150 million renovation in December 2007, which added cottages, a spa, restaurants, and shops.

A Summer Weekend Stay: $1,238.16 and up.

Are You Looking For A Ultra Chic Ocean Front Villa?

This villa offers the best of both worlds, the simplicity of nature, epitomized by the tranquility of the ocean and a adjacent waterfall. The ocean home is a man made beauty of well crafted, timeless art and design. If you dream of owning a tropical island oceanfront property, this ultra chic Ocean front Villa is located along a secluded stretch of coastline on the west coast, of Phucket, Thailand. The Beach House property includes a striking Minotti minimalist kitchen, a wine room, a sauna, a home cinema and a beautifully appointed outdoor dining and chill out area.

16519 sq ft
Listed at $8,000,000 USD
Hunter Sotheby's International
Kamala, Phuket, Thailand

Contact: Andrew Hunter

43/1 Bann Don-Cherngtalay Rd.
Cherngtalay

Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand

Tel: +66 (0)76 324 614

Fax: +66 (0)76 324 618

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A Beach House Finds is Russell and Mackenna, fresh furniture is having a short and sweet sample sale. Check out this way cool surfer room with the Hedy Sofa up for grabs.
A fair warning mates, don't make waves... as all sales are final, no refunds or exchanges.

UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

HEDY SOFA - MARTINIQUE / CAMEL W/ 2-18" PILLOWS
Sale Price: $1,495.00
Original Price: $2,990.00

Contact 866-366-3505 or email customercare@russellmackenna.com