NEWPORT BEACH blog

Located between the Balboa Peninsula and Newport Beach Harbor, a small but stunning gem full of vibrant color and artisanal craftsmanship welcomes visitors and locals into an aesthetic shopping plaza. Originally constructed in 1971, Lido Marina Village was recently revamped…

Your Balboa Village Adventure Awaits You In an age of overstimulation, Balboa Village transports you to a time when soaking up the sun and simple pleasures were the zest of life. While visitors are drawn to its classic beach town…

You’re guaranteed to have a great day if your dog is in tow. Lucky for you, Newport Beach has a large selection of restaurants, hotels, and shopping centers that are dog-friendly. Below is a list of our top picks for…

The idyllic setting of Balboa Village and Balboa Island might just make you feel like you have stepped onto the movie set of an All-American beach town where beachgoers stroll the boardwalk and visitors line up to ride the Ferris…

The best thing about living in a beach city is that for the most part you can find yourself on the coast overlooking the ocean a majority of places you stop. Strolling through Lido Island along the docks or running…

We’re Costa Mesa residents that have a deep love and appreciation for all things travel and exploration — we spend the majority of our time on the road… or in the sky. :) While we LOVE exploring new cities, exotic…

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…

Not many places can boast the largest ecological reserve in Southern California nestled in their backyard and situated only minutes from the beach – but it’s a good thing we can. Where seawater meets freshwater is a peaceful nature enclave…