NEWPORT BEACH blog

It’s fall, y’all! As we swap our swimsuits for cozy sweaters in preparation for a new season, it’s time to fill our calendars with some fun. Fall in Newport Beach ushers in all kinds of festivities and big-time annual events.…

Name: Rona Graf Job Title: Founder + Principal Designer of Grace Blu Interior Design Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rona Graf is a former educator who discovered her true passion for design when she moved to sunny California. She quickly combined…

Can you believe it’s almost August? We’re nearing the halfway point of summer, but there’s still a lot in store to experience in Newport Beach. Aside from popular activities like boating, beachin’ and alfresco dining, we’ve rounded up four events…

Whether chilling poolside or sitting with your toes in the sand, there is nothing more relaxing than cracking open a good book. This summer, we’ve rounded up five reads from Lido Village Books that we can’t get enough of! From…

Art is alive and well in Newport Beach! And whether you consider yourself crafty or a novice when it comes to painting, gardening or spinning the wheel, our city’s abundance of local classes are sure to help you hone your…

Newport Beach has long celebrated its storied history with Hollywood since the early 1900s to today. And before the first Oscar was handed out 94 years ago, Newport Beach served as a silent film set, a haven for Hollywood’s golden…

With the Oscars right around the corner, it’s a fun time to look back on Newport Beach’s own connection to film and Hollywood this awards season! The calm, protected waters of Newport Harbor have since enjoyed a starring role in…

Since its inception in 1999, the Newport Beach Film Festival has attracted crowds of film buffs and industry pros. This year’s edition of the event promises a wide scope of offerings, starting off strong on Thursday, October 21 at 7…