So-Cal Living

Blog Post SoCal Living: Join Us for a Community Fundraiser Benefiting Saving Innocence
By Mike Metcalf - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

SoCal Living: Join Us for a Community Fundraiser Benefiting Saving Innocence

A Casual Afternoon for a Meaningful CauseAt Metcalf Property Management, we know home is not defined by four walls alone. It is shaped by safety, stability, belonging, and the people willing to show up when someone needs protection.That is why we are honored to host a community f...
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Blog Post Newport Beach With Kids: Why We Love Staying on the Balboa Peninsula
By Ashley Prange - Monday, August 24, 2026

Newport Beach With Kids: Why We Love Staying on the Balboa Peninsula

Four kids. Two weeks. Zero car rides. Big waves, tiny playgrounds, old-school Newport history, and one lifeguard interaction I don't think I'll ever forget.There might be prettier beaches in Southern California.There might be quieter beaches. Beaches with gentler waves. B...
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Blog Post Kern River: The Southern California Escape That Became Part of Our Family's Story
By Ashley Prange - Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Kern River: The Southern California Escape That Became Part of Our Family's Story

There are places you visit because they're beautiful.Then there are places that quietly become woven into your family's story.For my husband and me, the Kern River is one of those places.Long before we had four kids, our favorite dates were wonderfully simple. We'd bo...
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Blog Post Fourth of July in Newport Beach: A Family Tradition, A Shared Sky, and a Little Light in the Dark
By Ashley Prange - Friday, July 3, 2026

Fourth of July in Newport Beach: A Family Tradition, A Shared Sky, and a Little Light in the Dark

Last Fourth of July, I remember sitting on the sand in Newport Beach after the sun had gone down.For our family, Newport Beach has become more than just a place to spend the holiday. It has become part of our Fourth of July tradition — the packing, the sunscreen, the snacks...
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Blog Post Welcome to So-Cal Living
By Metcalf Property Management - Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Welcome to So-Cal Living

Explore the people, places, events, businesses, and experiences that make Southern California such a great place to call home. From weekend getaways and family activities to local restaurants, homeowner tips, community spotlights, and small business features, So-Cal Living celebr...
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