NEWPORT BEACH blog

There’s a passionate dialogue that exists around hot dogs, one that’s oftentimes fueled by debate. Nobody can agree on its origin story. Putting ketchup on a dog is practically a punch-worthy offense to some. Others feel that the tubed meat…

Spanning 40 square miles of Pacific coastline between Los Angeles and San Diego sits the gorgeous coastal community of Newport Beach. Representing the best of Southern California: sunshine, beaches, comfortably chic resorts, celebrated golf courses, world-class shopping and acclaimed dining,…

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…