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Surf Park Back to the Fore

Apr 27, 2026

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3 min read

Surf Park Back to the Fore

Surf Park updates, Rabid bat warning, Mahjong fever

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
The Short Happy Life of The Newport Whaler

Apr 24, 2026

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4 min read

The Short Happy Life of The Newport Whaler

See you Whaler, Ebike Ban passed, Porsches at the Fairground

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
World Record at Peninsula Park

Apr 20, 2026

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4 min read

World Record at Peninsula Park

Ladies and gentlemen, we did it.

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Get in Loser, We're Going Yacht Shopping

Apr 17, 2026

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4 min read

Get in Loser, We're Going Yacht Shopping

International Boat Show, Stagecoach Prep, Swing Dance World Record

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
You Gotta Margarita Crawl Before You Margarita Walk

Apr 13, 2026

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11 min read

You Gotta Margarita Crawl Before You Margarita Walk

Margarita Crawl on 17th, New Farmer's Market, Meet & Greet Petting Zoo

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Rove x Gelson's Now Open on Harbor

Apr 10, 2026

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11 min read

Rove x Gelson's Now Open on Harbor

New charge-n-lounge in Costa Mesa, Where's Willbo, All Island Garage Sale

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Little April Showers on the Coast

Apr 7, 2026

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11 min read

Little April Showers on the Coast

Toast is now Nosh Bar in CM, Updated April plan ahead, read to a dog in CM or NB

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Newport + Costa Mesa: Last Minute Easter Weekend Plans

Apr 3, 2026

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15 min read

Newport + Costa Mesa: Last Minute Easter Weekend Plans

+ Easter Brunch Spots that still have tables

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
The Best Beach Umbrella from Byron Bay

Mar 30, 2026

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13 min read

The Best Beach Umbrella from Byron Bay

"Heirloom quality" beach gear comes to Newport, Japan Fair, Easter Functions

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Newport and Costa Mesa Are Out of Topo Chico

Mar 27, 2026

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14 min read

Newport and Costa Mesa Are Out of Topo Chico

Here's Why. Also Great White shark sighting. We aren't sure which is scarier.

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
LaLaLand Lands In Lido

Mar 23, 2026

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10 min read

LaLaLand Lands In Lido

And also (maybe) 17th st.

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Erehwon is Everywhere Except Newport

Mar 20, 2026

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11 min read

Erehwon is Everywhere Except Newport

Posh market replacing ye old T-shirt Warehouse.

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
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