Newport Beach
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Orange County Hidden Gem: The Newport Beach Pirate House
Address: 35th Street and Marcus Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Ahoy there, me hearties, have I got a treasure for ye in Orange County! If you are a fan of Disney’s: Pirate’s of the Caribbean, then you are going to love the Newport Beach Pirate House located close to the Balboa Peninsula. Thanks to a local scallywag who has created an entire plundering village in their front yard, you get to reap the bounty of enjoyment from exploring this hidden Socal gem. So next time you are looking for fun things to do with kids in Orange County, abandon ship and take in this wonder by walking around and enjoying…
- Corona Del Mar, Date Night, Family Fun, Girl's Night Out, holidays, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Let's Eat!, Newport Beach, Orange County
Hello Picnic OC: The Best Picnic Pop-Up Experience in Orange County
I love celebrating my birthday. I am not one of those people who keeps their birthday on the D.L. in hopes of the day going by unnoticed. I love to celebrate and have fun… and am always looking for new, unique ways to make my special day… well, special. This year was fantastic as we teamed up with Hello Picnic OC at Newport Beach for a dreamy beach picnic with my family. I spoke with the company earlier in the week to pick a location, color scheme, discuss the details of the event, added extras, etc. And even with knowing everything that was chosen, showing up and seeing the final…
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Fun in the Sun at The Hotel Solarena
Many people are looking for a laid back, easy Spring Break idea that won’t require too much travel, planning and money. If you find yourself in one or all of the categories above, take notes. Because I am about to give you a great hotel option found right here in beautiful sunny Southern California. Hotel Solarena a Best Western Premier Collection Boutique Hotel is located at one of my all time favorite beach cities, Newport Beach California. This hotel is all about the laid back, beachy lifestyle. You can find Hotel Solarena located on the Pacific Coast Highway between the Newport Beach Pier and the Huntington Beach Pier; meaning there…
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Orange County Kid’s Cooking Class with Lil’ Pinkies Up
“Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.” Guy Fieri Allison owner of Lil’ Pinkies Up in Newport Beach, Ca: “Food is my love language and fostering polite, inquisitive eaters is my passion! By focusing on making food fun, and fostering an inclusive process that includes their opinions, a foundation of mutual respect is formed where kids can naturally expand their palates without pressure. From where I started as a new stepmom a few years ago with skeptical, picky, anxious eaters (often eating just French fries as their dinner) I am proud to say they can now sit down at…
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Where to Go Whale Watching in Orange County
One of the best perks of living in (or visiting) Southern California is of course the beach. We love the beach! The weather is almost always perfect and the scenery is beautiful; which is why everyone goes there. And it is a sure way to make kids happy, even if they do have sand coming out of who knows where for the following three days. But, we do the typical beach day a lot. So, this spring break we decided to branch out from the normal and do something new. Or, I should say new for everyone but me. Whale watching! I went when I was a teenager, but the…
