Incorporated in 1913, picturesque San Marino was designed to be uniquely residential from the get-go and it shows. The impeccably maintained community features expansive properties that are surrounded by lush gardens and wide streets that make Angelenos mouths drop in disbelief. Perhaps best known for housing the Huntington Library, a Neoclassical-Palladian mansion and botanical gardens, San Marino also features the idyllic 30-acre Lacy Park, colorful gift shop, Colori, and the popular Yoshida Sushi (try the blue crab hand roll). One of the country’s most upscale neighborhoods, you’ll find multimillion dollar Traditional, Georgian Colonial Revival, and Monterey Colonial homes and estates alongside significant designs from architects like Buff & Hensman. And as an added bonus, the San Marino Unified School District is the best school district in L.A. County based on API scores and has been ranked as the number one school district in California.
This Elegant 1950 English Estate is located within close proximity of award winning San Marino schools and the famous Huntington Library. First floor features an updated kitchen, formal dining area that looks out onto the verdant front yard, while the grand living room flows out into the expansive rear patio and private backyard for indoor... Keep reading →
The summer is heating up and we have plenty of hot new listings for you to virtually tour. Explore a Mid-Century view home in Arcadia and another Mid-Century stunner in trendy Silver Lake. Then virtually tour a former church that has been readapted into a chic event/live/work space. Arcadia | Renovated Mid-Century View Home 2210... Keep reading →
Leases in Los Angeles and Southern California come and go so fast that it’s almost impossible to keep track of them. And it’s only every once in a blue moon that we see an architectural or unique home come onto the market as a rental. Here we have four fabulous homes offered for lease; two... Keep reading →
Calling all landscape design enthusiasts! The 2019 Art of the Garden tour hosted by Creative Arts Group offers a unique opportunity to visit five stunning private gardens located in the foothill communities of Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre and San Marino. The tour includes gardens in a variety of different styles. Visitors may draw inspiration from... Keep reading →
When local artist Amanda Mears is not making large paintings in her studio, she can be found making her signature 2 x 3 inch small paintings all over Los Angeles, in private homes, and in the beautiful gardens at the Huntington in San Marino. Amanda loves to paint outside directly from nature because she feels... Keep reading →