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HALLOWEEN “ISLAND-STYLE”

Looking for that friendly neighborhood Halloween you remember from your childhood?
Nowhere is that more easily attainable than by just walking over the bridge to Balboa Island.
Island homeowners and merchants go all out for this annual fun fest dressing in costume to
hand out the goodies.
When I first moved here I thought everybody must work for studio [...]

October 28th, 2009 by Carolyn 

“Into the Wild” - Upper Newport Bay

“Into the Wild” - Upper Newport Bay

Before the yachts - before the homes - before Newport Beach existed as it is known today, the Back Bay existed in primordial splendor - the original historic landscape of Alta California.  Renowned for being one of the most critical stopovers for migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway and a sanctuary for many endangered species, [...]

October 5th, 2009 by Carolyn 

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Incredible “5 for $6, ‘Til 7″ Menu and Prime Burger Bar

 Fleming’s Steakhouse in Newport Beach has never disappointed but now they have managed to raise the bar again with the “5 for $6, ‘Til 7″ menu and the soon-to-arrive Prime Burger Bar.

The “5 for $6, ‘Til 7″ menu has been a huge success since its debut; offering a delicious array of cocktails, wines and appetizers [...]

September 2nd, 2009 by Katie 

4 Most romantic spots in Newport Beach

Newport Beach is home to four of the top 10 romantic restaurants in Orange County according to Examiner.com.  If you are looking for that perfect place to share a meal with someone you love head to one of the following:
Bayside Restaurant
900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach
(949) 721-1222
www.baysiderestaurant.com
Cafe R&D
555 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
(949) 219-0555
www.hillstone.com
il FARRO
111 21st [...]

August 10th, 2009 by Katie 

Every Dog Has Its Day

Hi everyone! It’s FiFi, your favorite four-legged friend. I just spent an incredible day out and about in Newport Beach.
First, my best friend took me to Balboa Island. It was a sunny and breezy day, perfect for strolling, window shopping, and checking out the Dobermans. We stopped in the Barkery, where I got to pick [...]

July 30th, 2009 by FiFi 

“Top 10″ FAQs about the Crystal Cove Beach Cottages in Newport Beach

1. How do I make a reservation to stay at Crystal Cove Beach Cottages?
Reservations must be made through ReserveAmerica by visiting ReserveAmerica.com or calling 800.444.7275 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time, seven days a week. We recommend that you visit CrystalCoveBeachCottages.org prior to making a reservation for detailed information on the types of [...]

July 29th, 2009 by Audrey 

Pool Party & BBQ at Island Hotel’s Palm Terrace

Island Hotel Newport Beach’s Palm Terrace is all about summer fun for the entire family.  With all of the wonderful weather we have been enjoying this past month we decided to take some family friends and their young children to the Island Hotel to experience their Pool Party & BBQ which is held on Sundays [...]

July 28th, 2009 by Katie 

DAY TRIPPIN’:New Tours Make Catalina Even More Fun (Part 2)

As promised, here is the second part of things you can do in a day at Catalina Island.
Catalina was originally developed by the Wrigley Family of Chicago as a spring training camp for the Cubs, and their beautiful Georgian Colonial built in 1921 is now the Inn at Mt. Ada - great place for lunch [...]

July 19th, 2009 by Carolyn 

Rockin’ Baja Costal Cantina

I have lived in the OC for five years and just now found one of my favorite new Mexican gems – Rockin’ Baja Costal Cantina, located close to the Newport Pier. Their signature “Baja buckets” are an incredible deal, not to mention, delicious…They tout that their seafood is similar to the fishing villages of Puerto [...]

July 17th, 2009 by Kim 

DAY TRIPPIN’:New Tours Make Catalina Even More Fun (Part 1)

“26 Miles Across the Sea, Santa Catalina is Waiting For Me…….” Popular song back in the ‘50s, popular place - and just as much fun today!  Catalina Island is the perfect day escape to an island paradise that doesn’t involve anything more arduous than boarding the Catalina Flyer in Newport Harbor.  The trip itself is [...]

July 10th, 2009 by Carolyn 
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