Named after the song Eartha Kitt and Louis Armstrong made famous, this French bakery and café has a flock of regulars who stop by all morning long for the dark-roasted coffee and a good assortment of Euro-style breads and pastries. In the early morning hours, expect to see lots of surfers catching a cup of…
Read MoreLooking for a neighborhood bar you can call your own? Belly up at Class of ’47, a local’s favorite on Balboa Peninsula right by the iconic Balboa Ferry and Fun Zone. You’ll rub elbows with the down to earth beach folk and fishermen of Newport, the occasional moon-eyed tourist, and patrons who’ve been coming to…
Read MoreFew activities are more relaxing than outdoor yoga and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) — so combining the two can’t get any more Zen. But getting there takes a little practice. With SUP yoga, the bay — ocean, private rental house swimming pool, or whatever you choose to float atop — the water is your mat. A first…
Read MoreYou name it, Balboa Village has it – great beaches, restaurants, water sports, shopping, art galleries, sportfishing, whale watching and of course, the Fun Zone and more. Grab an early morning breakfast at the Balboa Bakery & Donuts on your way to catch the Catalina Flyer or Davey’s Locker for some sportfishing. Savor fresh seafood,…
Read MoreMother’s Day is May 11, the perfect day to thank our mom’s for all they did for us—including teaching us how to cook! Three local chefs – Zov Karamardian of Zov’s Bistro in Newport Coast, Cathy Pavlos of Provenance in Eastbluff and Deborah Schneider of SOL Cocina – recently regaled us with their memories of…
Read MoreFlorals for Spring isn’t a ground breaking notion. But they are a tried and true closet staple that we relay on so much when the weather warms up. They exude a feeling of fresh air and rebirth. They bring us out of the greys and blacks we counted on all winter long, by brighten up…
Read MoreSherman Library & Gardens is a 2.2. acre horticultural oasis. The gardens are set among patios and a conservatory linked together by wide brick wall ways, beds blooming with seasonal flowers and decorative tiled fountains. Family Visit Guide & Scavenger Hunt
Read MoreMake dining out a delicious adventure. Navigate your way to your favorite restaurants and enjoy dockside dining at its very best. Beautiful water views, cool ocean breezes, friendly service and great flavors – all from the comfort of your boat. Boaters looking to extend their day on the water can dock at the marina to…
Read MoreDid you miss Part 1? Click here to catch up on how to de-stress this holiday season! For some of us, the most wonderful time of the year is the most stressful time of the year! We oftentimes find ourselves frazzled by the quintessential endless holiday to do list; finding perfect presents, family travel, hosting…
Read MorePlaced in the center of Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales Courtyard is a 90 foot spruce tree that towers over Fashion Island’s rooftop. For the next two weeks, a team of 10 will beautify the tree, adding 17,000 festive lights and thousands of enormous ornaments. The spruce will officially come to life at Fashion Island’s Annual…
Read MorePlan your next trip to Newport Beach with this inspiring guide.
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