NEWPORT BEACH blog

Summer is in full swing! And, despite the desire many of us have for that bikini bod, there seem to be endless opportunities for cheat day snacking and indulgence. We’re talkin’ summertime staples like frozen treats, BBQ, and more. But…

bWhether your young one is a sporty surfer or aspiring scientist, Newport Beach offers the perfect place to “camp” out this summer. “The park is packed this summer with fun camps for kids,” says California State Parks Interpretative Naturalist Winter…

Getting geared up for the biggest day of your life? Luxurious nuptials are the standard in Newport Beach, where personalized service combines with breathtaking ocean views and spectacular and varied venues to create the ideal coastal locale for planning and…

Newport Beach’s iconic island celebrates 100 years with the city. “Back in the 1950s, we knew only one guy on Balboa Island who had a motorboat. He was really popular because he could pull us on water skis. We were…

It would sometimes seem like the only thing that rivals our anticipation of summer is our complaints about the temperature once the season arrives. Though NB temperatures rarely pass 85 degrees, sometimes a good summer heatwave elevates cravings for a…

Farm-to-table, also known as, farm-to-fork, locally sourced, or farm fresh is, at its roots, a social movement, which promotes serving locally grown fresh fare. At its heart, “farm-to-table” means that the food on the table came directly from a specific…

National Baked Bean Month National Culinary Arts Month National Hot Dog Month National Ice Cream Month National Picnic Month National Pickle Month Daily Holidays July 1 National Gingersnap Day July 2 National Anisette Day July 3 National Chocolate Wafer Day…

Summer 2016 is officially here and you know what that means, outdoor concerts. We welcome in, with a wave of a hand, barbecues, and lazy days at the beach, swimming and yes, indeed, “music under the stars”! What better way…