NEWPORT BEACH blog

Crystal Cove State Park is one of Newport Beach’s most prized gems. Established in 1979, but with a rich history that reaches all the way back into the 1920s, Crystal Cove hosts three miles of beautiful beaches and active tide…

Some people simply view sandwiches as sustenance between sliced bread. Thankfully, many restaurateurs with more imagination see sandwiches as endless opportunities for comfort and culinary creativity. Since August is National Sandwich Month, we bring you a variety of Newport Beach…

Have friends and family in town for the Labor Day holiday in early September? Plenty of exciting events are taking place all around the Newport Beach area during that time frame, as well as a ton of other fun things…

Newport Beach’s dining scene has a lot in common with the lobster. They are oftentimes considered synonymous with luxury. They are also often a lot more versatile than what they’re given credit. It makes perfect sense that you would be…

Not every Newport Beach restaurant experience has to be luxurious, with Champagne on ice and caviar by the kilo. Sometimes, it’s better just to kick back with family and enjoy a multi-generational meal. A number of area restaurants offer a…

It is officially summertime. And that means planning some fun in the sun. Sometimes going away just means getting away, but not really going very far from home. And why not unplug from daily chores and schedules for a day…

In the 1950s, praying to Jesus for a trimmer waistline rose as the hot “health” trend. The following decades focused on deprivation fads—be it restricted calories (Weight Watchers), low fat (Scarsdale), or no carbohydrates (Atkins)—as the promise to a fit…

Ideas for Concerts, Picnics & The Upcoming Labor Day Weekend! Summer is in its sun-filled glory on the coast, and hopefully that means you have made plans to enjoy outdoor concerts, picnics and boating. Not to mention planning ahead for…