For centuries writers have been waxing poetic about the irrefutable thrill of the ocean. Prophetic and profound, the skillful prose of these genius wordsmiths wasn’t actually inspired by the very... Continue Reading
It’s a honeyed kind of light that settles on Newport Beach at sunset. Quiet, warm, calming. Some call it the last scraps of day. Others call it the golden hour.... Continue Reading
There’s a distinct language spoken by the creatures that take to the sea and we don’t mean the Bottleneck dolphins, the Blue Whales or even the seals that bark emphatically... Continue Reading
We hate to be the ones to say this but enough is enough with those silly beach signs—we see you, “Life’s a beach!”—those trite shot glasses—“What happens at the beach... Continue Reading
Arriving at a farmer’s market unprepared is kind of like showing up to a one-time-only Backstreet Boys reunion concert without your ticket. Sure, you could stand outside the arena and... Continue Reading
Sometimes the temperature drops below 75 degrees in Newport Beach. Under ordinary circumstances (and anywhere else in the country) that would be perfectly fine but this is Southern California, which... Continue Reading
Dock and Dine (verb) \ˈdäk and ˈdīn\ : To arrive at an such eating establishment via floating vessel then secure said vessel to a state of immobility so as to... Continue Reading
Canned music is fine, good, passable even for a weekend out on the town but much like canned tuna or those mini corns that come in a can—trivia fact: they’re... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
The road to Big Bear, CA, for those who have never been, is a tale of paved un-expectation. What begins as a characterless, fifty-three lane freeway—rough estimate—soon turns to a... Continue Reading