The Beachview Blog

Orange County is ranked as one of the world’s 50 Greatest Golf Destinations by Golf Digest. So if you prefer to hit the green instead of head to the beach, we totally get it! Here are some of our favorite golf courses, all within a 30 minute drive from the Newport Beach peninsula.   A Stunning, Oceanfront Course On the outskirts of Newport Beach, right off of PCH, is Pelican Hill, a premier resort/restaurant/spa destination. Guests come from all over to enjoy impeccable service and sweeping views of the ocean. At this complex is not one, but two golf courses

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:

Just an hour boat ride from Newport Beach is the idyllic Santa Catalina Island. Reminiscent of the Italian Coast (without the hassle of flights and passports), Catalina makes for a fun and easy day-long adventure. From Newport’s harbor, hop aboard the Catalina Flyer to enjoy glorious island living. And best of all, you’ll be back to Newport for your dinner reservation!     Getting to Catalina Island This popular island destination is just 26 miles off the coast of Newport Beach. You can get there 365 days of the year via the Catalina Flyer, a large ferry that departs from

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

Thankfully, it’s easy to practice smart ocean safety in Newport Beach. Follow these 7 tips, and you and your crew can enjoy your beach day confidently and, most importantly, safely.   Tip #1: Follow the Flags on the Lifeguard Tower   You may have seen the green, yellow, and red flags flying above Newport’s lifeguard towers. Lifeguards use these colored flags to quickly communicate current ocean conditions, so beachgoers can make more informed decisions when deciding to swim or not. The flag colors work like a traffic light, so are easy to remember.  Green Flag:  Small waves. Rip currents may