The Beachview Blog

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

If you thought Newport Beach is just for the beach goer, think again! Our local trails and walking paths are so picturesque, you just gotta spend a day or two exploring these pathways to panoramic perfection!   Crystal Cove State Park A 15 minute drive down PCH from the peninsula takes you to Crystal Cove, a beautiful destination where the beach meets dramatic cliffs and rolling hills. This makes for ideal hiking, as you’ll have panoramic views of the Pacific at every point in your journey. We also love it here, because there are hikes for every type of adventurer

As lifelong locals of Newport Beach, we’re experts on where to rent gear and book tours for any water activity you can think of! And because our town is made up of more than 50% water, there are tons of fun water activities for you to try – on the bay & on the ocean!   Learn How to Surf! Next to Waikiki, Newport Beach is one of the best spots for learning how to surf! The waves are tame and the ocean floor is all sand (aka no rocks or reef!). Endless Sun Surf School is our hands-down favorite

Take your beach day to a whole new level with these fun and unique ideas your kids are sure to love! Swap out Your Boogie Boards for Inner Tubes Don’t get us wrong, we love an afternoon of boogie boarding. But there’s something about twirling in an inner tube as a wave whisks you to shore that’s just pure joy. We also love using inner tubes at the beach because they are more buoyant than a lot of boogie boards, have no hard edges, and make it easier to catch waves. Go ahead, look like a fool in your tube,

Nobody does summer like Newport Beach. June through September is chock full of events around town that you won’t find anywhere else! So grab your flip flops and a fully charged phone, because you don’t want to miss any of these top activities!   The Orange County Fair is a Summer Must! A whirlwind of friend Oreos, hypnotists, carnival rides, concerts, petting zoos, quilting competitions, and even pig races, the Orange County Fair will entertain the entire family like nothing else can. We’re partial to the food scene (fried food fantasy of our dreams!) and the outdoor concerts at the