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John Giddins That’s LA. You just have to know where to look.

John Giddins has spent more than 27 years in Los Angeles real estate, developing a deep understanding of the city, its neighborhoods, its properties, and the lifestyle that makes each part of LA distinct.

High school me. If only this kid knew what was coming…
10/13/2026

High school me. If only this kid knew what was coming…

10/10/2026

Pico House: LA’s Original Luxury Hotspot.

Long before Beverly Hills mansions and five-star hotels, the Pico House was THE place to stay in Los Angeles.

Built in 1870 by Pío Pico, California’s last Mexican governor, this luxury hotel welcomed celebrities of its day, business leaders, and dignitaries when LA was still a small frontier town.

Today, it still stands across from Olvera Street, a reminder that LA’s love of luxury goes back more than 150 years.

That’s one of the things I love about real estate. Every great city has a story, and this is where one of Los Angeles’ most fascinating chapters started.

You know I know LA, so let me show you around.

Life moves at a different pace on Lake Como. And that’s exactly the point.
10/08/2026

Life moves at a different pace on Lake Como. And that’s exactly the point.

10/08/2026

Did you know a bakery in Culver City sent bread into space?

Helms Bakery opened in 1931 and supplied “Olympic Bread” for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.

Then in 1969, Helms provided bread for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

Ironically, that was also the year Helms closed as supermarkets replaced neighborhood bread delivery.

More than 50 years later, the Helms complex and its iconic sign are still here.

How’s that for Culver City history?

You know I know LA, so let me show you around.

A little throwback to my Deer Valley days, when powder suits were the look. Good times, great skiing and even better fri...
10/06/2026

A little throwback to my Deer Valley days, when powder suits were the look.

Good times, great skiing and even better friends.

10/06/2026

Ever want to play football in the same park Elvis used to?

This is De Neve Square Park, a quiet pocket of Holmby Hills that’s been here since 1926.

The park was named after Felipe de Neve, the Spanish governor credited with founding Los Angeles in 1781.
And decades later, Elvis used to play touch football right here.

That’s what I love about LA. Even a little neighborhood park can have some pretty cool history hiding in plain sight.

10/03/2026

I never know where I’m going to end up in LA. Today, it’s the basement of Canter’s Deli.

I got a private behind-the-scenes tour with Jacqueline Canter, who showed me how they make those famous Canter’s pickles.

I love seeing how things are actually done and learning the stories behind places that have been part of LA for generations. And I have to say, this was a real treat, much like the pickles.

And trust me, this won’t be the last you see of Jacqueline and me. We’ve got a lot more Canter’s history to uncover.

You know I know LA, so let me show you around.

Love where I live. Beautiful after-dinner walks like this, right outside my door. Grateful for these quiet streets and c...
10/02/2026

Love where I live. Beautiful after-dinner walks like this, right outside my door. Grateful for these quiet streets and calm nights.
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10/01/2026

Is it a park, a shopping center… or a little bit of both?

The Park at Cross Creek opened in 2019 and feels a lot more Malibu than mall. Think coastal cottages, outdoor spaces, restaurants and shops — there’s even a hitching post for horses.

And one of my favorite stops here is Howdy’s, a longtime Malibu favorite that moved over from the Malibu Country Mart.

My order? The spicy tuna sushi burrito. Every time. If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out.

That’s what I like about The Park at Cross Creek. It feels like Malibu — not a mall.

In Forte dei Marmi, even the bicycles have style.One of the things I love about being here is that the bicycle isn’t jus...
09/29/2026

In Forte dei Marmi, even the bicycles have style.

One of the things I love about being here is that the bicycle isn’t just how you get around. It’s part of the look.

Morning coffee. A little shopping. Lunch. Dinner. Everyone seems to be cruising around town on two wheels.

No rush. No fuss. Just beautiful streets, great shops, incredible style and bikes parked outside some of the most luxurious places in town.

I’ve always loved places that have their own rhythm, and Forte dei Marmi definitely has one.

La dolce vita on two wheels.

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9665 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA
90069

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