Lobster dinners at the Tropicana Inn—they were an annual tradition for a group of my friends. Each January, 12 of us—mostly couples—would hop on a plane to Mexico and spend five days at an oceanfront family estate, lounging by the pool, relaxing on the white sandy beach that served as Read More
Fashion Island’s StyleWeekOC returned this year with a bang. Once again, the event was aligned with the Newport Beach Film Festival and ran from Oct. 15 through 19. This year’s star-studded affair started off with a luxury fashion showcase at Neiman Marcus, which benefited CASA of Orange County, a nonprofit Read More
Denim & Diamonds On Dec. 31st from 7 p.m. til 2 a.m., the country-themed Denim & Diamonds bash will take place at Paséa Hotel & Spa in the ballroom and outdoor event lawn. There will be plenty of EDM-meets-country entertainment: Live performances by Redneck Rodeo, sounds from YeeDM’s Country Night, Read More
With 400 guests and 70 chefs, wineries, and spirits vendors, the expansive grounds of the Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach served as the perfect location for the Chef Masters Culinary Extravaganza. The crowd noshed on sumptuous bites by culinary creatives from popular restaurants like Oceans & Read More
THROUGH DEC. 30IRVINE PARK RAILROAD CHRISTMAS VILLAGEVisit the North Pole right in the middle of Orange County at Irvine Park Railroad’s Santa’s Village, Christmas Train, and Train of Lights. The Santa’s Village experience includes visits from Santa, carnival rides and games, cookie decorating, crafts, ice fishing, and more. Take a Read More
There’s a solid reason why so many people from around the world visit Newport Beach and Fashion Island around the holidays: an incomparable selection of experiences and gifts from which to choose in an environment second to none. But too many residents and guests overlook a truly rare gift that Read More
6 MIDSUMMERNEWPORT BEACH15,500 square feet7 bedrooms13 bathroomsEnjoy coastal views from the mosaic custom swimming pool.Of note: Luxe materials abound, from bespoke chandeliers to interior and exterior white Jordanian marble floors and floor-to-ceiling onyx walls.Rex McKown, 949-689-5018$70 MILLION 19 Del Mar, Newport Coast 19 DEL MARNEWPORT COAST14,958 square feet5 bedrooms8 bathroomsThe Read More
Visitors from around the world are drawn to Spain to complete a pilgrimage across the country for hundreds of miles that ends at what is believed to be the burial site for St. James. Redfearn’s novel, inspired by her own pilgrimage, follows a fictional mother and daughter on their journeys Read More
Friday, December 19, 2025 HOPE Center for the Arts: Be Seen invites the public to experience the depth, originality, and expressive power of artists from the Irvine-based nonprofit HOPE Center for the Arts. On view January 12 through March 20, the exhibition highlights the work of adults with disabilities whose Read More
BLU CANOEThis home decor shop can be found inside a former firehouse building constructed in 1927. Blu Canoe has been curating artisan goods from small-batch creators since 2021, carrying a mix of vintage and modern decor, as well as pre-loved furniture. The shop offers professional interior design services ranging from Read More
