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Fall in Love with Shrimp Coconut Curry

Are you in need of a festive fall recipe that’s both simple and delicious? This coconut curry meal is full of shrimp and veggies and is wildly flavorful. Cook this delicious recipe in your very own Newport Beach vacation rental and it will have the entire house smelling of Indian spice – so yummy the neighbors will be over for dinner! This Continue reading

Published on Friday, August 24, 2018

Best Barbecue Spots in Orange County

Calling all meat lovers! Your summer vacation in Newport Beach won't be complete without some barbecue at the beach. You can host a BBQ in the comfort of one of our Newport Beach vacation rentals , or gather your friends and family and go out to one of the many mouth watering barbecue restaurants in Orange County. If meat isn't Continue reading

Published on Friday, August 4, 2017

3 Best Burger Joints in Orange County

With the weather heating up this summer in Orange County it's hard not to have beach BBQ's constantly on your mind. The smoky smell, the juicy mouthwatering taste, and the good times that always go along keep you coming back for more. We've hand selected and taste tested the 3 best burgers in all of Orange County. Is your stomach Continue reading

Published on Friday, June 30, 2017

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Newport Beach!

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo this year in Newport Beach! You don't need to fly all the way to Mexico to feel the spicy vibes and taste the delicious flavors of Cinco De Mayo. Go big a party it up on a yacht, dine at an authentic Mexican restaurant, or prepare a Mexican meal and celebrate in the comfort of your own Newport Beach vacation rental . Red Continue reading

Published on Friday, April 28, 2017

Celebrate St. Paddy's Day in Newport Beach

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and you're not alone in your pursuit for the best St. Paddy's Day party in Orange County. Newport Beach is the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's day for many reasons. Make a weekend of it and stay in our Newport Beach vacation rentals . Join the crowds, grab your friends, and Continue reading

Published on Thursday, February 23, 2017

A Taste of Restaurant Week in Newport Beach!

Restaurant week in Newport Beach is back for another year full of California flavor! This highly anticipated and crazy delicious event takes place Monday, January 16th – Sunday, January 29th. Newport Beach restaurant week showcases the diverse flavors of the local food scene. Sample gourmet food and drink from a variety of the city's finest Continue reading

Published on Friday, January 20, 2017

What’s to Eat in Newport Beach

After your roadtrip in to Newport Beach, it’s time to pick what’s for dinner. You most likely won’t be up for cooking yourself so here are some ideas of where to eat so you can enjoy your first night in town. If you’re new to the coast, you might be craving some seafood. Good news! That’s easy to come by around here. You can try Bayside Restaurant Continue reading

Published on Thursday, December 1, 2016

Spend Your Thanksgiving in Newport Beach

The season to be thankful is upon us and there's no better to place to celebrate than in beautiful Newport Beach . Gather your family and friends together and start planning your beach trip today! Count your blessings as you stay in your amazing Newport Beach vacation rental . Our reservation team can help you find the perfect Continue reading

Published on Monday, October 31, 2016

Stag Bar - A Century of Serving Generations of Regulars & Return Vacationers

The Stag Bar and Hotel first opened its doors in 1908 following the completion of the two story building it has called home for over a century. A storied past with a deep-rooted history adds to the charm and unique character of the oldest operating bars in Southern California. Located on the Balboa peninsula just steps from the Newport Beach pier, The Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Javier's - The Masters of Mexican Cuisine

Javier's Cantina is one of the known hot spots in Newport Beach. Nestled in Crystal Cove Shopping Center, Javier's overlooks the expansive Pacific Ocean creating a spectacular dining destination. The ambiance is both romantic and lively. People often comment about how loud and festive it is inside with the jovial chatter and Continue reading

Published on Thursday, August 11, 2016

Must Try Mexican - Red O Newport Beach

Famous Chef Rick Bayless has done it again! Chef Bayless has truly created a restaurant empire with Red O in Newport Beach being one of the finest featuring gourmet mexican food. Located in prime location in Fashion Island the restaurant's atmosphere is both upbeat and upscale and makes you feels like you are on vacation. The restaurant' Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Il Farro - Newport Pier's Family Italian Restaurant

Il Farro is a famous Italian Family Restaurant located by the Newport Pier on the Newport Peninsula. Know for it's friendly atmosphere, great homemade cuisine, and reasonable prices, these simples foundations make Il Farro one of the most pleasurable dining experiences since 1993 in Newport Beach. When you stay about one of our Newport Beach Vacation Rentals Continue reading

Published on Friday, May 13, 2016

CUCINA enoteca - California Cuisine Made From the Heart

Situated in Fashion Island, one of Orange County’s premier shopping destinations, CUCINA enoteca is the fourth installment of the burgeoning collection of CUCINA restaurants. Whether you’re visiting Newport Beach with the family or on a romantic getaway, you’ll enjoy CUCINA’s California inspired Italian cuisine and superior service. Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Crystal Cove and the Beachcomber Café Make a Perfect Visit to the Beach

Nestled in a soft bend along the coast lies one of Southern California’s greatest historical treasures, Crystal Cove. Since the 1920’s Crystal Cove has been a hideaway for the Hollywood elite and anyone else looking for protected solitude at the beach. The rock cliffs contrast with the sandy beaches to give a unique sense of privacy that makes you feel... Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Restaurant of the Month is...The Cannery!

The Cannery: From Humble Beginnings… The Cannery restaurant has a long and storied past with the city of Newport Beach. Opened in the 1920’s as a working fish cannery, the building has had “a little work done”. However, the work has been subtle and stands to enhance the character of a building that is aging gracefully. Owner and operator Ron Salisbury Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Restaurant Week in Newport Beach!

Channel your inner food critic all week during Newport Beach's Restaurant Week! This 14 day event begins on Monday, January 18th and runs until Sunday, January 31st and it's one you certainly won't want to miss! From Mexican, to Seafood, to Italian, Newport Beach Restaurant week showcases many of Orange County's most delicious dining Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Bold Baja Cuisine Right Here in Newport Beach!

Sol Cocina was inspired by the countless explorations and surf trips taken down the beautiful Baja Peninsula. After exploring different local foods from roadside stands and cooking fresh seafood over beach bonfires, Chef Deborah Schenider knew this fresh, bold Baja cuisine needed to be brought back home. This upscale Mexican waterfront restaurant Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Obsessed with Sessions

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Sessions always hits the spot! A little more than a year ago, Sessions opened their doors on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, and the lines have been out the door ever since. A true "West Coast Deli" at heart, this extraordinary sandwich shop combines the chill Newport Beachy vibe with only the best Continue reading

Published on Friday, October 2, 2015

Mouth Watering Dining Options

Dining is a favorite pastime in Newport Beach. Right in the heart of "The OC", the Newport culinary scene could not be better! One of the most exciting things about Newport is the multitude of talented chefs and award winning dining choices available citywide to savor and explore. Whether your stomach is growling for Mexican, Seafood Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, September 22, 2015