Reflections on The Great Pacific Airshow

This past weekend, The Great Pacific Airshow made its debut in Huntington Beach. Under new ownership by Huntington Beach resident Kevin Elliott, the 2018 airshow, which lacked the Blue Angels but featured an explosive lineup of Thunderbirds, rocketed across the North Orange County skies. And even though the event is typically known as a Surf…

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Free Events: Puppies, Pumpkins and Powerful Women

The best things in life, my friends, are free. And these four upcoming local events to inspire, learn and play absolutely prove it: 

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Where to Catch The Great Pacific Airshow in Newport Beach

Here’s a stunning fact: The Great Pacific Airshow is the largest airshow in United States of America. Here’s another fact: It’s happening this weekend (Oct. 19-21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day) along the windblown shores of our beach. Yes, it’s traditionally known as a Huntington Beach event but the planes fly pretty far, and…

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Newport Beach Trainer Launches Fearless Fitness Society

To meet Jessica Caruso, founder of Fearless Fitness Society, is to come face-to-face with the human embodiment of physical motivation. Her energy is boundless, her expertise is unmatched and her genuine desire to enhance the health and wellness of all those she trains is, in a word, awesome. (Oh and if you’ve ever taken a…

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Lido Tasting Room Is the Secret Wine Spot We’ve Always Needed

Guess WHAT? There’s a new wine player in town and it’s bringing quality vino and a high-end tasting experience to Lido Isle. Lido Tasting Room, the brainchild of Northern California’s Bravante Vineyards, recently opened a small space overlooking the quaint courtyard that also houses a local institution, Sabatino’s Sausage Company. If you haven’t been, Lido…

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5 Reasons to Love the Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival

There’s a lot to love about the Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival. Maybe you’re a fan of small bites procured perfectly by expert chefs into tiny, snackable delicacies. Maybe your predilections sway toward the aquatic, in which case you prefer the Celebrity Chef VIP Twilight Yacht Cruise, which featured some of the nation’s top…

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Local Newport Beach Surfers Reveal their Favorite Surf Spots

Newport Beach has had a long history of surfing, from the early longboarders of the 1920s to the sophisticated shortboards of today. In fact, the first-ever surf competition was held in Corona del Mar in 1928, called the Pacific Coast Surf Board Championships. In the 90 years since, Newport Beach and surfing have come a…

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Lido House x Veuve Clicquot to Transform the Polo Classic Experience

Lido House, the trendiest new hotel in town, is teaming up with Veuve Clicquot and the 9th Annual Polo Classic to create the Lido House + Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic VIP Experience. The package includes a two-night stay at one of the property’s five custom, three-story cottages; round-trip chauffeured service via vintage car to and from the Veuve Clicquot…

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Rumors Debunked: Nobu Isn’t Closing (It’s ‘Thriving’)

The rumor mill of Newport Beach can swirl mightier than a big swell at The Wedge. (Remember when a car mysteriously crashed into Cassidy’s? Or when Ho Sum Bistro shut down for a while? Things happen, we talk.) So, when people started saying Nobu was going to shut down, we had to investigate.

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Weekend #OOTD: StyleWeek OC Returns to Fashion Island

Weekend style warriors, unite! StyleWeek OC will grace Fashion Island next weekend, from Friday, September 14 through Sunday, Sept.16. In collaboration with SIMPLY, the definitive Orange County style experience will provide attendees with stylish inspiration, exclusive design deals and of course, fabulously cool chances to mix and mingle with fashion’s brightest stars.

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