NEWPORT BEACH blog

Cards, letters and red-foil-wrapped truffles are all great, but they are not the only way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This Feb. 14, you’ve got to step up your romance game and really make your sweetheart swoon. If you have no…

While cars are decidedly a godsent gift, every once in a while, it’s nice to ditch the wheel and rely on our legs for transportation for a change. Not only does a car-free weekend allow you to explore often-overlooked nooks…

Ever since NB Restaurant Week drew to a close, we’ve been feeling a little blue. Restaurant Week comedown is, after all, a serious thing. (It’s somewhat like post-series depression, which strikes after finishing a really good book or particularly engrossing…

We don’t really need an excuse to hang out with our best gals, but there are certain days that call for planning something extra special. To be more specific, we’re talking about Galentine’s Day, which, thanks to Leslie Knope (Parks…

Allow us to be your alarm clock chiming to tell you that now’s the perfect time to spend those vacation days you’ve been hoarding for a while. Here’s why. National #PlanForVacation Day is today, which serves as a reminder of…

This year, we’re all about self-care. Because when it comes down to it, we all want the same thing in 2020: less stress, more contentment and a better quality of life. And what better way to keep yourself accountable to…

The end of the year is time for reflection—for looking back at the things we want to renew or change altogether. It’s also a time to savor the special moments and discoveries that made the year unique. Here are the…

To visit Balboa Island during the holidays is to be charmed anew. Accessible by car, foot, or ferry, Balboa Island is one of Newport Beach’s most popular destinations year-round, but the holiday season adds an extra element of warmth and…