NEWPORT BEACH blog

It’s hard to believe Christmas is less than two weeks away! Many Newport Beach restaurants are honoring the holiday season with special dishes, cocktails, and pre-fixe menus. Here are a few of the options available: Balboa Bay Resort is a…

We’re approaching the final stretch of 2017 and that means it’s time to map out fun holiday activities happening in the area. If you’re in Corona Del Mar, there’s lots to do this weekend! The CdM Farmers Market is a…

One of the highlights of a destination meeting is the fantastic opportunity for attendees to experience the culture and vibe of an area. Yet, organizing activities that not only showcase the destination but also appeal to men and women as…

Small Business Saturday: Celebrate Big Saturday, Nov. 25 by Shopping Small Starting in 2010 as a marketing effort by American Express, Small Business Saturday gave a kick-start to the “local-first” movement and created a new shopping holiday we can all feel good about getting behind. I love to shop small all…

Quick Bites Between Black Friday Shopping in Newport Beach It’s hard to believe it’s Thanksgiving already! In addition to enjoying the annual feast of turkey and stuffing, Thanksgiving also serves as the unofficial holiday known as “Black Friday Eve.” If…

The holidays are here (ready or not!) and Thanksgiving planning and prepping has officially begun. Fortunately, Newport Beach is offering some of the tastiest menus for a mayhem-free, more relaxed, Thanksgiving dining experience for the entire family. 21 Oceanfront Restaurant…

I have to admit: everything pumpkin makes me happy. This time of year as the sun rises later, sets earlier, and the evenings turn cool, the craving for everything pumpkin goes into overdrive. The onset of fall brings the excitement…

Autumn’s warmth doesn’t merely come from a sweater or fireplace. It stems from the familiar and the approachable; elements that remind us that there is consistency in our lives no matter how chaotic things may get. Nothing delivers this unique…