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Pacific Grove and beyond, taking the opportuni- ty to explore all the peninsula has to offer. Pebble Beach is always on the itinerary and Estrada has been a frequent visitor to the Concours d’Elegance over the years. A lover of Rolls-Royce, he shares, “I’ve had a few of ’em over the years.” Estrada finds enjoyment in the beauty of the automobiles on display and in the event’s festivities. He also relishes the challenge of a round of golf and has had the opportunity to play Pebble Beach a number of times. “It’s a fun place to be,” says Estrada, “because when you’re there, you are focused on the ball and the strokes and the scenery. There’s no thinking about tomorrow or yesterday, you just enjoy it. Golf puts you in the moment.” Whether it be a challenging round of golf or a peaceful moonlit walk on Carmel Beach, Estrada takes the opportunity to focus on the “here and now” while on the Monterey Peninsula, finding a respite away from the hustle and bustle of LA. In December, when he enjoys seeing the town lit up for Christmas, or in the milder months of summer, relishing quiet foggy mornings and clear sunset evenings from his bal- cony, it’s here that he finds the time to relax, to connect with himself, his family and the many local friends he has made. A reminder to those of us lucky enough to call the peninsula our home, to stop and take in all the beauty that sur- rounds us in the here and now. (Above) The Estrada family relishes the absence of streetlights in Carmel and the dark nights they are able to experi- ence here, especially around Christmas. (Below) On the links with daughter Francesca and her boyfriend Dillan Masai, an avid golfer. As one of the most recognizable TV stars of the 1970s and ’80s, Estrada’s visits to Carmel do not go unnoticed by locals and visitors. 114 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 5 Photos: Courtesy of the Estrada Family