The California Coastal Trail and Enderts Beach are the place to go when you are looking for a short walk but with big rewards.  You start the walk at the parking lot that is approximately 400 feet above ocean level.  Make sure you bring someone along to carry your chair.  Be sure to read the informational signs that are posted along the trail.  There is a fresh water creek that flows into the ocean and plenty of room to spread out your blanket and sunbathe.  As we drove to Enderts Beach, we passed Pebble Beach and South Beach.  We saw ocean kayakers, boogie boarders, people flying kites, and of course surfers.  The surfers come out in the dead of winter let alone a perfect day like this one.  The weather was 73 degrees, but seemed much warmer due to humidity.  It was definitely a day to... 07/23/2007

Surfside Grill and Brewery400 Front StreetCrescent City, CA  95531707-464-7962MAPAcross from beachfront park in Crescent City, you will find the Surfside Grill and Brewery for your lunch and dinner dining pleasure.The bar serves up micro-brewery  beer on tap as well as wine.  A room is available for parties and an outside patio for your enjoyment when the weather is warm.The restaurant was originally a brewery but has ceased brewing beer and has turned the brewery space into retail shops that are currently looking for tenants. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~    For lunch, I highly recommend the tuna melt with seasoned fries or the Cobb salad.  For more information about the Surfside Grill and Brewery, please give them a call. 07/17/2007

Ocean World304 hwy 101 SouthCrescent City, CA  95531707-464-4900OceanWorldOnlineWhen driving through Crescent City, I suggest a stop at Ocean World.  Ocean World has a gift shop filled with interesting items to delight everyone in your family or group.On a recent visit, my daughter purchased earing's, my husband bought some kind of strange gummy rubber type balls that he throws to his students in his classroom (they love it), and a souvenir for our granddaughter. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~    In addition to the gift shop, Ocean World offers guided tours that include a Sea Lion show, petting sharks, touching starfish and other sea life in their tide pool tank...    and lots of photo opportunities.    Come visit soon!  07/11/2007

Community involvement from real estate professionals is really important for our careers as real estate agents in Crescent City, Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, McKinleyville...or any city.  Being involved in a community oriented event shows that you, as the real estate professional, really care enough about your community and society to take time out of your busy real estate work day, and go out of your way to do something positive, to do something meaningful, for others in your community.Last weekend, Lucky Star Realty, the entire office including our agents, broker and secretary where out there supporting and sponsoring the Third Annual Crescent City Skateboard Competition.  Why would a real estate company even consider being involved, let alone volunteer the entire staff and office into su... 07/08/2007

Lately, in Eureka, Fortuna, McKinleyvill, Arcata, Crescent City and surrounding areas in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, it seems that the prices are being stable and dropping rather than going up as was seen a couple years ago.  For homes in the Eureka area, even the properties in the mid to upper $200,000s are staying on the market longer than previous years.  Then there are those $400,000 and up homes that are staying on the market longer and longer.  At this point, both sellers and buyers are fully aware that it IS a buyer's market.  So sellers need to be more realistic about pricing their homes and buyers are being more careful about their home purchase in both Humboldt and Del Norte counties.  Even in Crescent City, the savvy investors are becoming more and more scarce.  Most buy... 06/25/2007

I like living in Crescent City, CA.  Why, you might ask?  COMMUNITY TOURI was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, which had it's advantages.  I went to pro sporting events, the Day On The Green Concerts by Bill Graham, shopped 'til I dropped, and had many, many restaurant choices.  There are no pro sporting events in Del Norte County, but the Del Norte Warriors football team, who went to 3rd round North Coast Section 2A League this year, has a packed stadium for every game.We do not have major artists and large concerts here, but we have an excellent group of local actors, the Lighthouse Repertory Theatre, involved in local theater presentations and DNACA, that does an excellent job of sponsoring talented musicians from around the Country to perform in our little town.  Shopp... 06/10/2007

The 4th of July in Crescent City is a blast.  My 5 kids, who have all moved from Crescent City to go to school, join the army, and whatever else, all come back each year for the festivities along with thousands (estimates of as many as 25,000) of others out of town visitors.  It's definitely ONE BIG BASH!It all starts on July 3rd with a Pre-Deck Party, Art Show and Sale at the Cultural Center to view artwork by local artists, which benefits the Crescent Harbor Gallery. For more information, please call 707-464-9133. Next is the Annual Chamber Deck Party - A huge town party with live music, no-host bar, food, and friends! This year, the Deck Party will be held at the Downtown Plaza in Crescent City. Funds raised go to support the city's fireworks show on July 4th. This party is packed an... 06/09/2007

Today I stayed in Crescent City I got to my office about 7:00 and started browsing through some of the new listings that was put on the MLS. I made lots of calls to follow up on my clients and made appointments with agents to show houses. I am always up and running all over the Del Norte County. Later today after I made my calls and had lunch with my agent I got back to the office and had my assistence farm.   Later two couples walked in my office, they let me know that they are retiring and looking for a nice peaceful place to stay. In a quiet secluded neighborhood so went over some houses, and I gave them list of listings that they can preview. I gave them my card and starting follow up on them next week to view homes in Crescent City.   06/06/2007

 Today I stayed in Crescent City I got to my office about 7:00 and started browsing through some of the new listings that was put on the MLS. I made lots of calls to follow up on my clients and made appointments with agents to show houses. I am always up and running all over the Del Norte County. Later today after I made my calls and had lunch with my agent I got back to the office and had my assistence farm.  Later two couples walked in my office, they let me know that they are retiring and looking for a nice peaceful place to stay. In a quiet secluded neighborhood so went over some houses, and I gave them list of listings that they can preview. I gave them my card and starting follow up on them next week to view homes in Crescent City.   06/06/2007

Today I had an appointment to see houses with my clients Joe and Clara. They both are looking to move in Fortuna, Looking for 2 car garage and 2/3 home. The first house that we viewd was a single family home 2bed and 1 bath. Needs a bit of work but only 1 car garge. Second house was on Sunshine Wy, a manufactured home, great maintenance, lots of privacy througout the whole area. Wonderful neighbors and beautiful views. This house is definently  the one!!  Home has 3 bedroom and 2 bath, 2 car garge lots of parking space outside doors. 06/06/2007

 In Crescent City, CA there are many schools such as: Del Norte High School, Crescent Elk Middle School, Mary Peacock, and Joe Hamilton. All these schools have wonderful teachers and full of great activities. Del Norte High home of the warriors, lots of fun activites, after school fun, and clubs to join. Here are some of the group clubs: Friday Night Live, Anime manga, AVID, and many more to come! Crescent City may provide one of the best schools there are in the Del Norte County so if you are looking to move you can contact me and I will know the best school for you! 06/05/2007

The weather here in Crescent City and Del Norte County is pretty crazy at times.  It could be raining one moment, then sunny the next, then raining and sunny at the same time!  Todays weather is a good example, this morning, it was really cloudy and misty, but just now, 5 minutes ago, it started clearing up and it is full blown sunny!  Yesturday it was raining too!  But that is part of the beauty of living here in Del Norte County, Crescent City and surrounding areas.  You get to experience wierd and exciting weather throughout the year and get to view spectacular ocean views and experience nature like no where else.  So come to Crescent City or anywhere in Del Norte County and give me a call when you do come, because I will be more than happy to show you around! 06/05/2007

Looking for real estate in the Del Norte County or Crescent City, California areas? Fran Gatti is the perfect choice. Visit Fran's website for information on buying or selling real estate in this beautiful area. Fran's site allows you to take a virtual tour of Beachfront Park or find out local area information. You can learn more about Fran and how she does business through her Active Rain Real Estate Blog. Fran is a true professional who truly cares about her clients as evidenced by these testimonials. Check out Fran's listings or sign up to receive local MLS listings. Fran has so much information available for her clients, it's easy to see why she is the local Crescent City choice. Her area knowledge and professionalism speaks volumes to her ability in handling your next real estate t... 05/25/2007

If you are looking for a Crescent City Realtor, you need look no further than Fran Gatti.Of course, many people know that beautiful New Orleans (or N'awlins) is often referred to as the "Crescent City."  However, in this case, we are talking about the actual Crescent City in gorgeous Del Norte County, located in the northernmost part of California.  From the Crescent City Chamber of Commerce:  Crescent City is amid an awe-inspiring cathedral of soaring ancient redwoods, along a rugged Pacific shore, deep in the cool canyons of the untamed Smith River.  Del Norte County is where you will find the real Northern California. Wow!Crescent City Real EstateThose shopping for Crescent City Real Estate will find Fran's website will find it very useful.  For example, you can take a virtual tour o... 05/25/2007

Welcome to Crescent City Harbor in Crescent City, CA.  Harbor Virtual TourThe Crescent City Harbor serves as a commercial fishing boat basin for Salmon, Shrimp, Tuna, Cod, and Dungeness Crab commercial fishing vessels. The Harbor is also home to multiple fishing and non-fishing related businesses and harbor governmental offices. The Crescent City Harbor also has several pleasure boat docks.One traditional bright spot is the port's shipyard, where Fashion Blacksmith remains a West Coast leading light at lengthening, widening or otherwise altering fishing boats. Another: The cyclical Dungeness crab fishery aligned jackpots on its dial recently -- ringing up numbers ($17 million in landings last year, $15 million the season before) not seen in a decade. A new kind of bright spot, a possibl... 05/06/2007

Northern California's best kept Secret on the Pacific Coast, Enchanting Crescent City. It is not hard to see why Realtor Fran_Gatti of Ming Tree Real Estate Lives and works here.  This Charmingcommunity Located just a few miles from the Oregon Border Crescent City boasts a population of just short of 27,000. Crescent City's low cost of living index of 77 as compared to the rest of the state at 111 is only part of the story. An average Median home sales price of $215,000 makes this wonderful community an ideal location to move to and Fran Gatti is definitely your best choice for all your Crescent City Del Norte California Real Estate needs.Testimonial : Fran Gatti is the consummate real estate professional. Fran took the time to listen to our needs, help us direct our search, and arrive ... 05/05/2007

Beachfront ParkCrescent City, CAVirtual TourBeachfront Park Offers:DiscgolfNorthcoast Marine Mammal CenterAcres of lawn for many activites including youth soccer, annual car show, 4th of July festivities and much more.Horseshoe pits and a leagueFred Endert Municipal Swimming PoolCrescent City Cultural CenterKid Town Park area for childrenBeachfront Park offers a covered picnic area with barbecues for year round enjoyment of the park and a covered Gazebo.The parking lot and bay that borders the park is a popular lunch spot for County residents and for those looking for a picturesque place for a stroll, even during a storm.  There is a view of Battery Point Lighthouse, B Street Pier, Crescent City Harbor in the distance and of course, the seagulls looking for their lunch.For all things De... 04/24/2007

CC Diner and Ice Cream1319 Northcrest DriveCrescent City, CA 707-465-5858(name recently changed from Buddy's)Hours: Monday - Saturday:  11am - 8 pm, closed on SundayCC Diner and Ice Cream's specialties in my opinion are their hamburgers.  They also have:Veggie burgerBuffalo burgerPhilly Cheese Steak SandwichGrilled Chicken Breast SandwichHot dogsPolish dogsWrapsFries, onion rings and chili CC Diner and Ice Cream has 32 + flavors of Ice Cream to choose from and they make:MilkshakesMaltsSundaesBrownie SundaesBanana SplitsIce Cream ConesCC Diner and Ice Cream also has sugar free/no sugar added ice cream.  Hmm, Hmm, Good!  03/28/2007

Shelter Island Mobile Estates is a "family" park in Crescent City, California.  Shelter Island accepts residents of all ages and allows house pets, i.e. small dogs, cats and small birds.The manufactured homes in Shelter Island Mobile Estates have small plots of land that the park encourages it's residents to landscape with native and non-native plants, flowers, trees, and bushes.  Shelter Island is a community of approximately 90 homes nestled off of Northcrest Drive in Crescent City,The park is located within walking distance to WalMart, Ace Hardware, several restaurants, Sutter Coast Hospital, and many other services. Del Norte County has an airport that is conveniently located just a few miles away from Shelter Island Mobile Estates.Shelter Island is less than two miles from the Paci... 03/27/2007

 Pictured above: Lake Earl Manor, a subdivision on the shore of Lake Earl Wildlife Refuge, at sunrise.  Lake Earl Manor is located approximately 2 miles north of Crescent City in Del Norte County.  Del Norte County is the Northernmost California County that has the Pacific Ocean as it's western border.  There are three streets that make up Lake Earl Manor.  Vipond Drive, which has homes built mostly in the late 50' through early 80's, China Creek, which has homes built mainly in the 90's and Lakeside Loop, made up primarily of homes built from 2000 to present.  The home in the background is still under construction.  (There are still a few lots available in this phase.)  This picture of Lake Earl was taken from the street (Lakeside Loop) at about 8:00 in the morning on March 14, 2007.Th... 03/14/2007