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was searching for whales off Dana Point, billed as the "Whale Watching Capital of the World." When he wasn't on whale watch, Donoho was enjoying first class service and amenities at the recently renovated Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. What a life! In "At Home with Michael Dorvillier and Tracy Hoogenberg," I visit the couple's stunning hilltop home overlooking the La Jolla shore. Dorvillier is again at the helm — or rather, wheel — of the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance, the three-day classic car show from April 22-24. Ranch & Coast is proud to be the show's exclusive print media partner for the 16th annual event, which draws cars and car enthusiasts from around the globe to La Jolla Cove. Please join us! PHOTO BY JODY PINCHIN Letter from the Editor This one-of-a-kind, ocean-view compound in Cardiff-by-the-Sea offers breathtaking lagoon and whitewater ocean views from virtually every room, transforming nature into artwork. The property is listed with the Jason Barry Team of Barry Estates Photography by Vincent Knakal on the cover W ith median home prices soaring into the seven figures in affluent areas of San Diego County — Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Coronado among them — one might think that the real estate market is due for a slump. But agents tell us the housing market here is still sizzling, with record sales in recent months due to surging demand and diminishing supply. Our near-perfect weather, no doubt, has had a hand in the demand, especially during the pandemic. Where would you rather live — Syracuse or San Diego? Add access to renowned medical institutions, high- paying jobs in our high-tech and biotech industries, a world- class symphony and other arts and cultural organizations, first-rate hotels, and tourist attractions. And need I mention the miles and miles of beautiful beaches, plentiful parks, hiking trails, and a healthy, outdoor lifestyle? No wonder San Diego is a top destination in which to work, play, and live. In this issue, we showcase luxury real estate listings stretching from the ranch to the coast, including a home overlooking the 16th fairway at the famed Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe to an ocean-view estate above Cardiff 's San Elijo Lagoon. ere has also been a surge in the sales of second homes as we have learned that "work from home can truly work," as Editor-in-Chief Mia Park writes. Since many can now work virtually from just about anywhere, quite a few people are choosing Hawaii. Park reports on Hokuli'a, a luxe residential enclave on the Big Island. It's only March, but I'm already catching spring fever — an itch to travel both near and far now that COVID cases are trending down and mandatory masking mandates in California and other states are being lifted. In this issue, we offer two fantastic reasons to hit the road. Travel Editor Elizabeth Hansen explores Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, where she and her husband hiked, enjoyed a four-wheel-drive excursion, and booked a stay at a longtime standby, La Casa del Zorro Resort & Spa. Meanwhile, journalist Ron Donoho Andrea Naversen, Editor-at-Large Instagram: @ranchandcoast @ranchandcoast ranchandcoast.com 22 MARCH 2022 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE

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