The Beachview Blog

The OC Marathon is ranked as one of the best running events in California. The course is beautiful, the weather is mild, and best of all, there’s little elevation gain. As a casual neighborhood runner, I was on the fence about whether or not the OC Marathon was for me. But after taking a closer look at the course itself, I signed up and I haven’t looked back. If you’re still unsure about committing to this event, read on for an in-depth look at the course. I bet you’ll be as pumped as I am for Race Day!   Logistics:

We’re the first to admit that parking is a special kind of terrible in Newport Beach. Save yourself the headache, hassle, and pricey parking tickets by following these handy guidelines:     Let’s Start with the “Don’ts”  DON’T park on or block another property – even if you’re just unloading your vehicle. Cross a home’s property line by an inch and you can be towed. (The locals don’t play around!) DON’T use commercial parking lots (like the Pavilions parking lot on 32nd St) for your overflow parking. You’ll be towed in no time. DON’T forget to follow the street sweeping

It doesn’t happen often, but when it rains in Newport Beach, the options for escaping the wet weather are endless. From indoor water parks to top-tier boutiques, Newport Beach has a deluge of rainy day activities for every type of vacationer!   For Family-Friendly Activities, Try These Rainy Day Adventures: Visit the Discovery Cube: The Discovery Cube is a science and technology museum in Santa Ana that is perfect for kids and adults alike. With hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, it’s a great place to spend a rainy day learning and having fun. Try an escape room: Escape rooms are

The Christmas Boat Parade in Newport Beach is our town’s premier event of the year. There’s just one catch to these 5 nights of merriment. The peninsula can get crowded and finding a good spot to cheer on the parade can be hectic. That’s why we’re breaking down the best stress-free spots for enjoying the Boat Parade.   Watch From Any of These Parks, Beaches, & Lookout Points A free and easy way to enjoy this 114 year-old tradition! Bundle up, fill your thermoses with hot cider, and set up your viewing party along the harbor. Marina Park is the most

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