In the early 1900 William Miles, from Pasadena, bought the entire 14.5 acre parcel (which is now Emerald Bay) from James Irvine for $26,000 (approx $175/acre).
A barn and coral for the horses were located where Emerald Green now sits
Lima beans and corn were the primary crops being farmed where Swanson Park now sits
The first home build in Emerald Bay was build on the properties what are now 81-90 Emerald Bay
In 1918 Bert Clogston purchased the entire 14.5 Acres for $253,000. It was Miles that required the following conditions during the sale:
Dedication to the strip of land to the State of CA for the purpose of building PCH
Denying of any public road that would allow the general public access to the oceanfronts
Provision for the property to be divided into 2 parcels
No oil drilling
In 1928 Clogston Sold Emerald Bay to W.T Craig who then developed Emerald Bay into tracts for development.
In 1929, the first lots were sold for $4000-$5000 per lot on the south end Ocean side (Tract 940).
52 Emerald Bay and 2 Emerald Bay are the original homes still existing.
Recollections from Nancy Turner Casebiers “A History of Emerald Bay"
Around Town
Mastros Ocean Club
For a decadent meal and special occasion, it is always fun to go to Mastros Ocean Club. The food was amazing and the people watching was great conversation for us to have as a family.
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This is my family's 15th Fourth of July in Emerald Bay…..every year the fireworks are more magical and the memories we make more cherished. There is no place like it.
