NEWPORT BEACH blog

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…

Every Friday from mid-June until mid-October, visitors and locals can enjoy live al fresco jazz music in Newport Beach, California at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series. Starting in June, the series is hosted at the beautiful Hyatt…

Sometime in the 1860s, Balboa Island saw its beginnings as a trading and shipping post. Back in those days — when it was still known as Balisle — it wasn’t an easy place to access from inland California. It wasn’t…

Drive down Pacific Coast Highway on any weekend and you are bound to find an endless parade of sparkling, high-performance cars scooting up and down the roadway. Some have gathered for impromptu coffee & car chats, while others are attending…

There is just nothing else like the refreshing scent of springtime flowers dancing in a vase or basket. And here in Newport Beach and Corona Del Mar there are so many splendid, selections to choose from. Whether you are dashing…

Corona del Mar was bestowed the name “Crown of the Sea.” It is a special enclave here in Newport Beach and is now famous for its beaches & tide pools, dramatic cliff-side views and charming village shops, high-end boutiques and…

The bright lights of Hollywood head south once again for the 17th Newport Beach Film Festival April 21-28. With the line-up official and tickets available to purchase, now is the time to start planning your festival experience. From film aficionados…

The time was 1947. The Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA) had just been founded, and members of the new club were coming up with ideas of how they could promote the sport of ocean racing, seamanship and the development of…