Despite the clouds and looming gray from a night of steady rainfall, dozens gathered by Tower 22 Sunday morning for the annual Dory Deli Beach Clean Up. The ocean was quiet, the sand vaguely wet as volunteers checked in for the feel-good community event. Each was greeted in turn with a pair of gloves, water…
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At the Jan. 23 Newport Beach City Council meeting, it was announced that Newport Beach Harbor Patrol will begin ticketing stand up paddle boarders (SUP) who do not have U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)-approved jackets. “If the jacket is the type that must be inflated, then it must be worn by the paddler,” explained Jeff Herdman, City Councilman…
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A rare and venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was hanging on the beach by the 18th Street lifeguard tower Tuesday. The 25-inch female was spotted by strollers who saw it slithering weakly along the sand. The beachgoers alerted lifeguards, who oversaw its extrication off the beach. The snake was brought to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC)…
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As steady rainfall descends on our fair Balboa Peninsula shores, the Environmental Health staff at the County of Orange Health Care Agency has issued the following rain advisory for swimmers (and by default, surfers): The levels of bacteria can rise in ocean and bay waters adjacent to storm drains, creeks and rivers during and after…
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As 2018 begins, we want to thank you—the community of Balboa Peninsula and beyond—for supporting West Oceanfront Magazine in whatever form your support has taken; maybe you’ve read some of our recent articles, commented on a story, followed us on Instagram, liked one of our tweets or simply found our Facebook page and it led…
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Hi Friends, As the holidays dawn, we just wanted to thank you for supporting West Oceanfront Magazine in whatever form your support has taken; maybe you’ve read some of our recent articles, followed us on Instagram or commented on one of our posts. Know that you have all our gratitude and more for embarking on this journey…
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It’s a honeyed kind of light that settles on Newport Beach at sunset. Quiet, warm, calming. Some call it golden hour. Others call it dusk. Magic works, too. On Balboa Peninsula, watching the sunset is a ritualistic experience, like Sunday night football or Monday morning coffee. Here at West Oceanfront, we’re no stranger to celebrating the sorcery…
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It’s no secret that Newport Beach is one of the most idyllic coastal towns this side of the Pacific Ocean. (We see you, Venice Beach.) But there’s more to know beyond the surf and shore, so brush up on your Newport Beach knowledge with these 10 facts …
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Location of Huntington Dog Beach: 100 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Hours of Operation: Huntington Dog Beach is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every single day of the week and dogs are permitted on the beach without a leash.
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