Jazz aficionados are anxiously anticipating this upcoming annual event here in Newport Beach. Jazz music will fill the air both day and evenings during the 16th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party (February 11-14, 2016). This year offers an added bonus, since the event falls on both Valentine’s and Presidents’ Weekend. So join this four-day musical…
Read MoreThe area’s resorts are a sure-fire bet when it comes to special events like Newport Beach Restaurant Week, and Valentine’s Day? President’s Day holidays are no exception. With these celebratory weekends fast approaching, now is a great time to take a couple of extra days off in January and February and plan a trip to…
Read MoreIf the Internet’s aggregate review sites have taught us anything, it’s that a food critic lurks within the depths of everyone’s soul. It’s a part of the psyche that isn’t satisfied with declaring a plate of food good or bad. A critic insists on breaking down the “why” behind the decision, from the way a…
Read MoreOften the most overlooked and many times the last element booked for conferences or events, ground transportation is a crucial component to any meeting or conference. In order to ensure a safe, comfortable and stress-free transfer, there are several questions meeting planners should ask transportation providers. Top considerations are safety, promptness, vehicle conditions, staff knowledge…
Read MoreJanuary is typically when people hit the reset button, implementing diets that are often radical and unsustainable. We support a more measured approach, with healthier food that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of Newport Beach Restaurant Week, which lasts from January 18-31st. Learn about 10 participating restaurants where you can feed your…
Read MoreOrganizing traditional corporate dine arounds can be so much fun – right?!? Figuring out how to divide the group, determining where each group should dine, finding appropriate restaurants, making sure transfer times are equal or within reason at least, can be one big headache. Not to fret though, we have a solution; a way to…
Read MoreTick tock. The countdown to our festive Christmas celebrations begins. So with that in mind, I thought this would be the perfect time to share with you some of my favorite places to enjoy Christmas dinner out. I have some spots that will make your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day extra special. I even have…
Read MoreWhen shopping for gifts, décor and party favors this holiday season, support our community by buying goods locally. From festive table settings to the latest fashions and other finds for beneath the tree, Newport Beach offers a host of sweet places to peruse. Here is a list of our favorites. Home For holiday wreaths, tabletop…
Read MoreAt times during this busy season, Christmas spirit is best found within a glass. A nip of a seasonal beverage – or, at least a drink whose tastes evoke the pleasures of the season – can oftentimes be the impetus needed to lift us up during stretches of holiday-fueled stress. These drinks can do this…
Read MoreGary Sherwin President & CEO Gary is a 24 year veteran of the destination marketing industry. Prior to joining Newport Beach, he served as Vice President, Market Development for the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority, where he co-authored a book published by DMAI, Destination BrandScience, which is now the standard for destination…
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