The Beachview Blog

Newport Beach knows how to host a happy hour. With so many options in this land of leisure, though, it can be tough to choose your spot. But as lifelong locals, we’ve got you covered. We’ve picked our favorite happy hours based on value, quality, and ambiance. Because who’s got time for soggy fries and weak cocktails?     It’s Happy Hour in the Jelly Fish Lounge! Climb the stunning staircase at Cannery Seafood of the Pacific and enter a happy hour paradise. The Jellyfish Lounge offers stunning bay views from every seat, and the happy hour menu is filled

Dock and Dine Your Way Through Town! Newport Beach is more water than land, so it’s only fitting to captain an electric boat and motor your way to your next meal or happy hour. This is our favorite way to enjoy Newport Beach! It couldn’t be easier to rent an electric boat. And with our calm, expansive harbor, it couldn’t be more beautiful! Here are the most sublime waterfront spots for docking your boat to sip, snack, and soak up the good life.     The Cannery Seafood of the Pacific Located in the historic Cannery Village, this iconic seafood

Most mornings in Newport Beach begin misty and gray, with what’s called a ‘marine layer.’ We love these overcast mornings by the coast, because they extend the window of time we like to call Coffee O’Clock. Coffee O’Clock takes place until about noon, where the cloudy conditions call for a cozy sweatshirt and a walk along the shoreline with a cup of specialty coffee in hand. Look no further for an excellent cup of joe than these 5 local coffee shops located all around Newport Beach.   For the Coffee House Aficionado, Try Alta Coffee & Restaurant This family-run coffee

Newport Beach goes all out for Christmas. Maybe we’re overcompensating for our sunny skies and plethora of palm trees. Whatever the reason, we are NOT complaining, because Newport Beach’s December holiday activities dish out the holiday spirit like no Hallmark movie ever could.   Newport Beach’s Christmas Boat Parade It’s Newport’s premier event of the year! If you’ve never seen the Christmas Boat Parade, here’s the best way to describe it: it’s like Disney’s Electric Light Parade but nautical. A staggering fleet of boats, yachts, sailboats, and dinghies are festooned in lights, garlands, blow-up characters, and fake snow and then

Our off-the-beaten-path food series concludes with dinner. We’re sharing our favorite places to sup without the touristy hype. Since Newport locals live in their flip flops and shorts, most of our winners are casual sit-down restaurants. But if you’re on vacation and looking to splurge, we threw in a few fancier options, too!    For a Delicious Helping of California Cuisine, Sol Grill is a Local Treasure! Funky & absolutely fabulous, Sol Grill is where the locals go when they want amazing, upscale food without the hefty price tag. The meatballs are their specialty, but we’re bougie and go for