NEWPORT BEACH blog

Here are some of my favorite places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Newport Beach area. There are lots of choices, and this year, there are many restaurants that will be open on New Year’s Day as well. So…

Serving as the backdrop for the hundreds of lighted boats in the 106th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is the annual “Ring of Lights” contest, hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. Beautifully decorated bayside…

Tonight, the Newport Beach community and parade viewers celebrated opening night of the 106th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade! If you missed tonight’s holiday light spectacle, you can come to Newport Beach for the next five days, until Sunday the…

The holidays in Newport Beach provide wonder for all, and nothing is quite as spectacular as the annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, running December 17-21, 2014. Now in its 106th year, many locals have learned the secrets to viewing.…

Balboa Village – Home of the Fun Zone invites you to kick-off the holiday season at the beloved holiday event, Christmas at the Beach, on December 6, 2014 at 2pm – 6pm. The whole family will enjoy the Christmas tree-lighting…

Whether you’re here for a day or the entire weekend, this guide is sure to help you hit all the major holiday highlights around the Newport Beach area. Day 1 Check into your hotel, unpack and then make a beeline…

There’s so much to enjoy about fall in Newport Beach. The population increases during the peak seasons, but after Labor Day, the crowds disappear and it’s the perfect time to experience the beautiful beaches and town away from the masses.…

Hard to believe that fall is here, which means that the holidays are not far behind. Fashion Island ushers in the holiday season with its annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Nov. 14 and 15. Hosted by Mickey Mouse & Friends…