NEWPORT BEACH blog

Newport Beach may not have winter the way Chicago does, but the weather does eventually take a cooler turn, with stiff winds picking up along the coastline. When the rain finally sets in, thoughts turn to comfort food, and there’s…

Is there anything more relaxing than brunch? The ingenious breakfast-lunch hybrid involves family and friends and can drag on for hours with no ill effects. Some restaurants even offer the experience daily, for people with time to partake. Learn about…

Apples originated in Central Asia, and have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe. Colonists brought apples from Europe to North America, and today, The United States is the fruit’s second-leading producer, with more than 6% of…

Wintertime (or at least our dreamily mild SoCal version of the season) is drawing near — time to partake in some delicious java concoctions. Newport Beach hotels are ready to offer visitors and locals a cup of joe and they…

There is just nothing better than sipping a cocktail in a lovely setting, and listening to live music. It is a heavenly blend of magic as I sway to the beat of the music and relax into a blissful trance.…

It doesn’t matter how old you are. Who doesn’t love a good slice of pizza? Some of the best and most authentic pizzas can be found in Newport Beach, including some versions that are certified Vera Pizza Napoletana. Learn about…

Historic Balboa Island, a small slice of land nestled between Beacon Bay and the Balboa Peninsula, is accessible via Marine Avenue, by ferry, yacht or perhaps even a Duffy boat. Despite its small stature, the charming island still a variety…

Taste and sip a variety of local flavors from top chefs and restaurants at the 2nd Annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival. Throughout the weekend, food and wine enthusiasts will experience celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, interactive wine panels, unprecedented…