Published November 6, 2026
NEWPORT BEACH | AROUND NEWPORT IN 3 MINUTES | NOVEMBER 6, 2026
King tides are coming, City Hall has a busy week and the weekend’s got music, art and free strings. Here’s your three minutes.
King tides: get ready now
The city says exceptionally high tides are expected Nov. 23–27 and Dec. 22–26, possibly at least 12 inches above October’s record 8.4-foot tide. Waterfront locals should check seawalls, protect low openings and move cars, e-bikes and other lithium-battery gear to higher ground. Free prefilled sandbags are at the Corporation Yard, 592 Superior Ave.; empty bags are at fire stations and Lifeguard Headquarters.
Next week at City Hall
The City Council meets Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. The Finance Committee meets Thursday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room; its agenda posted Nov. 5 and the packet is on Legistar.
Zoning hearing canceled
The Zoning Administrator’s Zoom meeting set for Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. is canceled. Don’t plan on it unless the city posts a new notice.
Commission check-in
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting set for Nov. 3 was canceled. The Planning Commission and Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee met Nov. 5, and their agendas and packets are posted. Coming up: a special Harbor Commission meeting Monday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m., and its regular meeting Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m.
Friday: Elton at the Lido
Elton – The Early Years brings an Elton John tribute to the Lido Theater, 3459 Via Lido. Doors at 7, show at 8, done around 9:30. Tickets through the theater’s authorized Etix seller.
Saturday: wildlife art by the water
Wildlife Jewels hosts a free, all-ages showcase with collaborative paintings, a wildlife activity and a guided look at the historic lab. Saturday, Nov. 7, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory, Corona del Mar. Space is limited, so register.
Sunday: free strings
The library’s Sunday Musicale presents the Webern String Quartet, Sunday, Nov. 8, 3 to 4 p.m., Witte Lecture Hall, 998 Avocado Ave. Free, first come, first seated.
That’s the week. Sandbags first, then string quartet.
Sources
- City of Newport Beach king tide advisory
- Newport Beach Finance Committee meeting notice
- Newport Beach Zoning Administrator public notice
- Newport Beach commission calendar
- The Lido Theater: Elton – The Early Years
- Wildlife Jewels: The Art of Newport Beach Wildlife
- Newport Beach Public Library: Sunday Musicale
Help us out, Newport.
City Council: City Council Watch, Nov. 10: King tides, $27.4 million surplus and park turf →
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