Boards, Wetsuits, and Six Decades of Newport’s Frog House
At the Frog House, Newport’s surf history still has a practical job: getting people back in the water. The West Newport shop traces its roots to 1962. That’s…
Published Oct 30, 2026
Russell Surfboards Has Been Shaping Newport’s History Since 1967
A surfboard is a fairly personal thing to buy. You’re choosing something that has to work with your weight, your ability, and the version of your ability you…
Published Oct 30, 2026
From Garage Sewing Machine to Surf Shop Racks: Newport’s Strider Stade Is Building His Own Brand
Newport Beach surfer and lifeguard Strider Stade is building an independent surfwear label, from garage sewing projects to a collection stocked at 15th Street Surf Shop.
Published Oct 29, 2026
Local Spotlight: Great Mex Has Been Feeding Balboa Since 2002
Meet Great Mex in Balboa Village, serving beachgoers since 2002 with breakfast burritos, Mexican favorites and a neighborhood welcome.
Published Oct 24, 2026
Balboa eBike Rentals Rides Like a Local to No. 1 After Its First Newport Beach Season
A look at Balboa eBike Rentals’ first season, its October 2026 Google review milestone, and how three Newport Beach rental shops compare.
Published Oct 23, 2026
Cassidy’s Bar & Grill: Newport’s Legendary Dive Bar and One Hell of a Burger
There are dive bars, and then there’s Cassidy’s. If you’ve lived on the Balboa Peninsula long enough, you already know the place. Dark inside, cold drinks, pool tables,…
Published Oct 19, 2026
Local Business Spotlight: Balboa eBike Rentals Wants Visitors to Ride Like a Local
There is more to the Balboa Peninsula than the blocks you see from the parking spot. Balboa eBike Rentals, at 307 Main Street inside the Balboa Fun Zone,…
Published Oct 19, 2026