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ON THE COVER Golden Hour: This beautiful, secluded home, located on 919 Rivas Canyon Road, a private road, just east of Palisades Village, perfectly balances old world craftsmanship and modern amenities in a fairytale setting presented by Ellen McCormick of Berkshire Hathaway.

Cindy Ambuehl was already accustomed to high-profile success when she hit her stride as a real estate agent. “I had a 22-year run,” she says of her former career in front of the camera with hits like JAG and Seinfeld.


Before lighthouses were installed along the Pacific Coast, shipmasters took their chances near the coastline, particularly loathing the dangerous stretch of coastal waters along the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

In 2016, the first Tocaya Organica opened its doors. The earthy spot on Pacific Avenue in Venice dished up hearty bowls, burritos, and wraps. They’re based on traditional Mexican recipes that were tweaked for the health-conscious.

ON THE COVER On The Strand: A beachfront retreat commands a peaceful stress of Hermosa Beach presented by Dennis Moloney of Moloney Development at Strand Hill | Christie’s International Real Estate.


What drives Alex Abad to succeed? Alex Abad’s real estate story stars in Argentina, now a top producer in El Segundo at Palm Realty Boutique.


James Respondek was 18 years old when he made his first real estate transaction for the princely sum of $5,000. “I rode up on the back of a friend’s motorcycle, up to this little subdivision,” he recounts. “We looked around, and I found a lot.