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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
Big(ger) Waves Hit CDM Over Weekend

Mar 16, 2026

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10 min read

Big(ger) Waves Hit CDM Over Weekend

Big Waves, St. Paddy's Day, Patrick (the goat's) Birthday

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Rays For Days Replacing Spaghetti Bender

Mar 13, 2026

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11 min read

Rays For Days Replacing Spaghetti Bender

New spot on PCH, Ebike ban (maybe for real this time), St. Practice Day

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
A Newport Beach Restaurant Turns 100

Mar 9, 2026

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10 min read

A Newport Beach Restaurant Turns 100

Restaurant is undefeated, OC Restaurant Week, Art and Play at OCMA

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
We Hope You Like Beer and Live Music

Mar 6, 2026

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13 min read

We Hope You Like Beer and Live Music

17th Street Closings and Openings, Live music and movies at our favorite breweries

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Inside Newport's First and Only Estate Winery

Mar 2, 2026

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13 min read

Inside Newport's First and Only Estate Winery

Vineyard vibes, Big Lebowski and Beer, Free Pancakes

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
AirIWater Porsche Events Returns to Costa Mesa

Feb 27, 2026

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14 min read

AirIWater Porsche Events Returns to Costa Mesa

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
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