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A popular annual event this weekend will allow attendees to get see how the locals decorate and celebrate Christmas on Balboa Island. The Balboa Island Improvement Association will host its 22nd Annual Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday (rain...

December is here, and with it comes a virtual blizzard of holiday events that take place in Newport Beach over the next few weeks. From Christmas Tree lightings to community celebrations, it’s all happening here in Newport Beach. SATURDAY, DEC. 1 Annual Crystal Cove Tree Lighting...

From the Mariner’s Park community celebration and packed beaches to the Old Glory boat parade and fireworks over Newport Dunes, the Fourth of July was celebrated with style in Newport Beach. NB Indy photographer Lawrence Sherwin captured the boat parade and fireworks, while NB...

Newport Beach Police Department announced this week that they will be deploying extra officers on overtime this Memorial Day holiday weekend to target problem areas (those places in town with high numbers of DUI collisions and DUI arrests). The extra DUI patrols will join the...

Newport Beach residents Lawrence and Julie Sherwin experienced the “real deal” of a winter wonderland during their recent trip to Iceland. Temperatures were moderate around 40 degrees, they reported, but strong winds increased the chill factor. During their trip, they...

Authorities recently reminded residents to stay safe while celebrating the holidays and partaking in festivities.   The Newport Beach Police Department is partnering with state and national authorities for a special year-end “Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign....

The 109th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade sailed into its first of five nights on Wednesday in spectacular Southern California fashion. After a golden sunset gave way to a pleasant December evening of calm water and wind, fireworks that would rival Disneyland’s best announced...

Planning to watch the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 13-17 and wondering where to dine during the parade? We’ve got you covered. Nearly 100 elaborately-decorated boats will circumnavigate the perimeter of the harbor, cruising past a handful of waterfront restaurants...

More than one million spectators are expected to descend on Newport Beach over five evenings to watch decorated boats of all sizes parade around Newport Harbor. The annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade returns Dec. 13 – 17 for the 109th time. The popular event is hosted by...

While other Orange County neighborhoods offer walk or drive through viewing of decorated holiday homes, Newport Beach offers another perspective: By boat. Waterfront homes on Balboa and Harbor islands, Balboa Peninsula and Bayside Drive are decked out in lights, color and...

Home design and holiday décor come together this weekend for the return of a popular community event. The Balboa Island Improvement Association will host its 21st Annual Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday (rain or shine). For $35, guests will...

December is here, and with it comes a virtual blizzard of holiday events that take place locally over the next few weeks. From Christmas tree lightings to community celebrations to millions of people viewing decorated boats on parade. And it’s all happening here in Newport Beach....

  It’s that time of year again: The Corona del Mar Christmas Walk is returning next weekend for holiday fun and festivities. The popular holiday community event, presented by the CdM Chamber of Commerce, returns on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,  in its 39th year of bringing...

  For more than 20 years, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County has hosted the annual House of Design, where a team of local designers customize a classic home and the public pays to tour the home, with proceeds going to the Society’s youth music education programs. The...

A message from the Newport Beach Police Department sent out to the community this week provided a few lessons for residents. Historically, the fifth of May commemorates Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. But, for many in the...

On Wednesday, Fashion Island joined Chabad Center for Jewish Life and several hundred onlookers to celebrate Chanukah – The Festival of Lights at a public Menorah Lighting ceremony in Fashion Island’s Atrium Garden Court. The Menorah Lighting is the largest such event in...

The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade sailed into its 108th year with style and nostalgia on Wednesday night. With a grand tree lighting at Marina Park and dazzling fireworks off of Newport Pier, it seemed fitting that the Grand Marshall for opening night was none other than...

People can get a glimpse inside several Balboa Island homes decked out for the holidays during a popular community event next weekend. The Balboa Island Improvement Association will host its 20th Annual Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 11...

Have a few drinks, get in the holiday spirit, and help out a worthy cause all in one day through the 5th Annual OC Santa Crawl on the Balboa Peninsula next weekend. Newport Beach based event production company, Expo 4 Life, is hosting the festive event from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on...