2018 Vans U.S. Open of Surfing: Weekend Recap

The 2018 Vans U.S. Open of Surfing kicked off this Saturday with sloppy little waves, white wash and a lumpy ocean. Still, the young surfers prevailed despite challenging conditions, finding good waves among the bad as an umbrella-shaded crowd cheered them on from the Southside of Huntington Beach Pier. 

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Newport Beach’s Taco Bell Cantina is Fast Food with Booze

Taco Bell Cantina just opened in Newport Beach, a tiny wedge of an eatery standing tall and proud next to Stag Bar on 22nd St. off W. Balboa Blvd. (Yes, it’s in the same location as the now-defunct Original Pizza and yes, its presence represents the encroaching maniacal claws of rampant consumerism on our small,…

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Newport Beach Dog Beach

Everything you need to know about our local dog beach, an incredible oasis for canine cuteness on the border of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach where dogs are allowed off-leash to play, swim and in general, just be dogs … Location: 7482 Seashore Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92663 Hours of Operation: Technically all beaches in Newport Beach…

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Four Dog Friendly Newport Beach Spots

This one is for all those who’ve ever come home from a long day at work, opened the front door and found your dog sitting with a goofy, irresistible grin next to what used to be a super-expensive pillow, now super-expensive pillow-shreds. Little Cooper has that distinct look on his face; not quite understanding your…

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