The Beachview Blog

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

How about a little live music to jazz up your night? These six restaurants and bars are our favorite spots for grabbing a bite and a drink when we’re looking to rock out to some good tunes.     The Blue Beet The Blue Beet has our heart for a number of reasons. For one, they serve killer food at killer prices. Two, they have a 2-6pm happy hour from M-Fs with $5 drinks that we love to enjoy on their oceanview rooftop patio. But our favorite time to come to the Blue Beet is when the sun sets. Almost

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