“Into the Wild” - Upper Newport Bay
Before the yachts - before the homes - before Newport Beach existed as it is known today, the Back Bay existed in primordial splendor - the original historic landscape of Alta California. Renowned for being one of the most critical stopovers for migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway and a sanctuary for many endangered species, [...]
Pool Party & BBQ at Island Hotel’s Palm Terrace
Island Hotel Newport Beach’s Palm Terrace is all about summer fun for the entire family. With all of the wonderful weather we have been enjoying this past month we decided to take some family friends and their young children to the Island Hotel to experience their Pool Party & BBQ which is held on Sundays [...]
DAY TRIPPIN’:New Tours Make Catalina Even More Fun (Part 2)
As promised, here is the second part of things you can do in a day at Catalina Island.
Catalina was originally developed by the Wrigley Family of Chicago as a spring training camp for the Cubs, and their beautiful Georgian Colonial built in 1921 is now the Inn at Mt. Ada - great place for lunch [...]
DAY TRIPPIN’:New Tours Make Catalina Even More Fun (Part 1)
“26 Miles Across the Sea, Santa Catalina is Waiting For Me…….” Popular song back in the ‘50s, popular place - and just as much fun today! Catalina Island is the perfect day escape to an island paradise that doesn’t involve anything more arduous than boarding the Catalina Flyer in Newport Harbor. The trip itself is [...]
10 Under $10 or FREE Summer Arts & Entertainment Activities
1. Cinema Orange Documentary Film Series
Co-sponsored by the Newport Beach Film Festival and The Orange County Museum of Art, the 2009 Cinema Orange summer series showcases documentaries celebrating art, architecture and design from the recent Newport Beach Film Festival. This season’s programming includes a collection of films that explore art, architecture, design, advertising, modernism and [...]
BALBOA ISLAND PARADE -ONE-OF-A-KIND
And you thought Disneyland had the best parade on the planet – not even close! Every 1st Sunday of June, Balboa Island launches the single, greatest “epic” parade on the planet! Generations of Island residents are either in the parade, or watching from the sidelines. Locals compete with float entries from the various gemstone streets [...]
Bessie B. Jeweled, Balboa Island Bovine Beauty
For years she has stood patiently greeting the visitors and locals who stroll and shop the main street of Balboa Island. If you’re going to have a cow in your front yard, this is the one to have - “Bessie B. Jeweled.” Most would find being the Island’s “fashion icon” a difficult task, but Bessie [...]
Segway into this…
When was the last time you rode around squealing and laughing out loud? Want to experience that same childhood thrill all over again? Segway is your ticket to ride and it is more fun than should be allowed by law (or at least within the 8 mph speed limit!) These “personal people-movers” completely liberate you [...]
Experience the Coast by Whale Watching
This past weekend my husband and I experienced the Newport Landing Whale Watching Excursion. It was a beautiful Sunday morning – warm and not a cloud in the sky…OK, I have to brag as the rest of the country was under snow!
We had a special two for one offer which was a great deal and [...]
10 Ways Under $10 To Enjoy the Laidback Sophistication in Newport Beach
Fight the Recession with Affordable Fun in Newport Beach
10 Ways Under $10 To Enjoy the Laidback Sophistication of One of California’s Favorite Getaway Destinations
Visitors and residents alike can fight the recession blues with a stroll through beautiful Newport Beach that won’t strain the pocket book or wallet. As spring break approaches, there are many [...]
