ON THE MARKET An oceanfront home in San Clemente with views of fireworks, plus a conversation with the executive director of Casa Romantica

ON THE MARKET

INDEPENDENCE DAY

$9.8 million San Clemente

4,133 square feet  5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms The main living room, as well as each bedroom, has an ocean view.  Of note: Enjoy the Fourth of July at one of the largest oceanfront homes in O.C. with views of the fireworks. 1820 Calle De Los Alamos  Christopher Bellot, 714-267-2837

WISDOM FROM

an arts venue director Amy Behrens is the executive director at Casa Romantica. She shares what the venue has in store this month.

TELL US ABOUT INDEPENDENCE DAY AT CASA ROMANTICA.

Everyone who has an annual membership at Casa Romantica is invited to purchase tickets for the event. This is the only place in town with complimentary valet parking on the Fourth of July. We have professionally catered barbecue from Sundried Tomato Catering and Events. There is an ice cream sundae bar, live music with folk and bluegrass, and to end the evening, everyone has a front-row view of the fireworks from Casa Romantica’s ocean terrace.

WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR?

This year, there is a really fantastic art installation from a duo called Chiaozza. They designed the title installation at Coachella in 2017. There is an exhibition inspired by Casa Romantica’s gardens that will be indoors in our art gallery and outdoors throughout our 2.5 acres of gardens.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM JULY 4TH AT CASA ROMANTICA?

In 2021, I saw a family that had just reconnected—they hadn’t seen each other for more than a year because of COVID-19. Seeing them with their barbecue in hand and laughing and just enjoying that special time together is what we’re all about.