The Beachview Blog

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

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

Our off-the-beaten-path food series concludes with dinner. We’re sharing our favorite places to sup without the touristy hype. Since Newport locals live in their flip flops and shorts, most of our winners are casual sit-down restaurants. But if you’re on vacation and looking to splurge, we threw in a few fancier options, too!    For a Delicious Helping of California Cuisine, Sol Grill is a Local Treasure! Funky & absolutely fabulous, Sol Grill is where the locals go when they want amazing, upscale food without the hefty price tag. The meatballs are their specialty, but we’re bougie and go for