Orange County Register

Collins Island Bridge rebuild and higher seawalls get OK from Newport Beach council

A 1950s-era bridge connecting Collins Island with Balboa Island in Newport Bay is set to be replaced, and the plan is to make it more resistant to higher tides and storm surges as sea levels rise. The ...
Orange County Register

History of Balboa Island pieced together in giant mural

Take a blank wall, a grassroots effort and add in 360,000 glass tiles and the result is a mural depicting the history of Balboa Island. The mural, on the south-facing side of the island’s Irvine Ranch ...

Mother-daughter Pilates team, still at it decades later, has proven resilient

Karen Leto and her daughter Nicole, in business since 1999, recently moved their Sling Body Fitness Pilates studio to a new location.
Los Angeles Times

Throngs turn out for the 30th annual Balboa Island Artwalk, a treasured showcase of local artists’ works

Balboa Island’s South Bayfront was buzzing with activity during Sunday’s annual Balboa Island Artwalk. The mile-long exhibit stretched along the seawall between Marine and Pearl avenues and was filled ...
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I discovered 7 must-visit spots in Newport Beach!

Explore Newport Beach with Steve Cha (Rockstar Eater) in this walking tour featuring seven local attractions and dining experiences. Highlights include Newport Beach Pier, Balboa Island, Fashion ...