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Chat #1: Connie Adnoff Everyone knows Newport Beach has a lot to offer. Just a quick Google search will tell you about trendy restaurants, local attractions, and nearby shopping spots. But can it really show you what makes the heart full? That’s where the locals come in. They’ve been here longer than some of us have been alive and have amazing stories and hidden gems to share. Their insights might just change our Newport travel plans in the best way. So, as we plan our itinerary, let’s remember to listen to the locals – they’re the ones who can make

Why this darling little island is a must on your Newport Beach itinerary.   Picture this: sparkling blue waters, charming shops, Better Homes & Gardens cottages around every corner. This little paradise known as Balboa Island is just a $1.50 ferry ride from the Newport Beach Peninsula. If you’re anywhere in the vicinity, you just gotta go. Here’s what to plan for:   Getting to Balboa Island Balboa Island is, well, an island, but it couldn’t be easier to get here. The cutest, most idyllic route is via the Balboa Ferry. Just $1.50 for a pedestrian (bikes and cars are

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

Shopaholics, beware! Newport Beach shopping is chock full of darling boutiques and one-of-a-kind shops for some serious retail therapy.   Lido Marina Village   Right in the heart of the Newport Peninsula sits the chic Lido Marina Village. Shops line a brick-lane road that stretches right along the waters of Newport’s harbor, for premium views and (more importantly!) premium shopping. Snag some of that effortless coastal style at Jenni Kayne and Faherty, Towne by Elysewalker and Velvet by Graham and Spencer. Enjoy lunch at any of the restaurants that sit along bay, for fresh faire in the open air. And

  Headed to the Newport Beach Peninsula? Pick a portion of town that’s perfect for you! Whether you’re looking for a lively long weekend or a quiet beach retreat, there’s a perfect spot for every vacationer here on the Newport Beach Peninsula!   Upper West Side Casual & Close to Local Hot Spots   If an iconic beach town is what you want, the Upper West side is the place for you! Bohemian bungalows and surf breaks line this stretch of sand, creating a laid-back atmosphere reminiscent of a 1970’s beach town. With no boardwalk, the beaches here are less