NEWPORT BEACH blog

Design thinking is a process that helps meeting planners identify challenges and find viable solutions. Its goal is to focus on the attendees’ experience rather than corporate mandates.  With design thinking, meeting planners take a strategic approach to event design,…

Did you know?! We’re celebrating National Marshmallow Day (yes, it’s a thing!) on August 30! It’s the perfect end of your summer celebration because what’s summer without marshmallows? S’mores without marshmallows, rice crispy treats without marshmallows, summer bonfires without marshmallows……

In Southern California, it’s second nature to take your car to get from Point A to Point B. But there are some days when you want to make the most out of our beautiful weather. If you’re looking to get…

Newport Beach is a luxurious, sunny, stunning playground full of good food and gorgeous vistas that shine especially bright during the blissful summer months. Don’t blow the last few days sitting around watching Netflix! Head out to luxuriate in all…

Are You Ready for Some Football Food? After six long, cruel months, NFL football is back. The upcoming season brings a huge assortment of questions which can only be answered slowly, one week at a time. Will the Philadelphia Eagles…

Whether you’re planning a destination meeting or a small event, creating a memorable experience for your guests is extremely important. As a meeting planner, you’re constantly striving to leave a positive impact on event attendees, often with the vision of…

Located between the Balboa Peninsula and Newport Beach Harbor, a small but stunning gem full of vibrant color and artisanal craftsmanship welcomes visitors and locals into an aesthetic shopping plaza. Originally constructed in 1971, Lido Marina Village was recently revamped…

If your kids have been living in swimsuits and flip flops these last couple of months (and who wouldn’t, this summer’s been a scorcher), you may have hardly noticed that they’re now two inches taller than they were in June.…