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If you didn’t know now you know…it’s March Madness Month! A month to indulge in college basketball while hanging out with buds, and perhaps sipping on a cold one while indulging in what Newport Beach has to offer. Here’s a…

Modern fashionistas with discerning taste have a new reason to shop Fashion Island in their search for uncompromising quality and elegance: St. John Knits. Founded in 1962 by Robert and Marie Gray, the Irvine-based luxury fashion house emerged from a…

FACE THE ELEMENTS When it comes to getting fit, there’s no greater challenge than the great outdoors. From vertical, craggy canyons to fierce ocean currents, taking your body, bike or paddle to Mother Nature’s forces is sure to get you…

Your home was probably the first place you had a soup and sandwich combo. It was most likely whipped together by your mom, perhaps after her maternal instincts sensed you were having a rough go at your fledgling life. You…

Mention Balboa Village, and for anyone that’s been, you immediately conjure up the best summer days of their childhood, with boat rides, carnival games, and hands sticky and sweet from melting Balboa Bars. Balboa Village has been the heart of Newport Beach for over 100 years, starting back when the Balboa Pavilion was…

While Newport Beach is home to a variety of traditional dining venues, there are also many independent restaurants that are worth exploring. Here are a few hidden gems in Newport Beach that are worth checking out! Juliette Kitchen & Bar…

While the history of this centuries-old holiday honoring courtly love may be cloaked in mystery, it’s in modern times recognized among cultures across the world as a day of romantic gestures—declarations of love made with chocolates, blooms, shiny objects, and…

Looking for something beyond store-bought wrapped chocolates this Valentine’s Day? With picture perfect weather, glistening water and views, and some of the finest opportunities in all of Southern California, this year it’s time to be different and be creative by…