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Santa Clarita is one of the safest cities in the nation and, don't get us wrong, we really love it here. But we'll admit, on occasion, to wishing that "Sand" Canyon was the sort that came with ocean-front views. Want SCV life to be just a little more beachy? It's all about changing your perspective.

Set a Nautical Scene at Every Meal
Wood grains, soft-foam colors and a casual marine vibe make every meal feel like it comes with an ocean view. Rebecca Rollins Interiors 367-4394

Bring the Best of the Beach Inside
A statement wall in a crayon-hue blue can anchor your space with a sense of calm. It's smooth sailing in this living space, thanks to simple monochrome sea-life prints and affordable nautical accents like a roped basket and cozy throws. Complimentary paint consultations are available from Magic Maintenance.
259-3373

Second Homes in Channel Islands Harbor
are Where Adventure Flows
Only an hour by car, but feeling like a world away, Channel Islands Harbor is where SCV families are investing their free time - and their money. "Instead of spending money on hotels and getaways that only a few of us could enjoy at a time, it feels good to invest in a home-away-from-home that my wife and I, as well as our family, can take advantage of whenever we want to. Our kids pop over on a Friday night with our grandkids - it's a quick drive, about an hour from the SCV - and spend the weekend kayaking in the channel, fishing, going to Concerts by the Sea, enjoying the local cuisine that's within walking distance of our home, having picnics on the sand watching the sun set over the ocean... and we actually see a lot of our friends and neighbors there from Santa Clarita doing the same," says Wayne Crawford. "It's always been a dream to have a second home by the beach - and Channel Islands makes that possible."
Keith & Arlene Keller Williams Ventura County are the number-one Realtor team in the Harbor. 805-338-4466