Hello,

I am in the process of looking for my next place and have been searching high and low for a decent spot, and keep seeing a lot of availability at "The Summit", and to a lesser extent, "Sancerre", which are right next to each other. I've toured a few of the spots and they look good but I am wondering why there is such a plethora of inventory when it seems everywhere else is not available? Has anyone lived here, or can provide any insight?

Thanks!

Hi, I am trying to buy some organic and healthy treats for my dog at a local farmers market. Any recommendations? I can cover orange county and LA areas as well.

Hey all. I’m curious to hear if Newport Beach would be a good spot to move to and raise a family. What are the people like, the general politics, the food scene. My wife and I visited a friend in Corona Del Mar walking distance to the beach and it was incredible and we did some shopping at Fashion Island but haven’t explored much beyond that. Are people pretty accepting of new families coming in? We’ve looked at quite a few houses online on Balboa Island that look nice as well. Thanks!

I’m Ethan, a local student here in the area. Between my classes and family, I’m working hard to grow my own small business, and I’d love the chance to help you out with some of those outdoor chores you might be dreading.
I’m not a big company—it’s just me, some professional gear, and a lot of hustle. I take a ton of pride in making sure the job is done right because I actually care about how our neighborhood looks.

Here’s how I can help you out:

-Pressure Washing: I’ll get your driveway, patio, or sidewalk looking bright and clean again.

-The "Stinky Bin" Fix: I’ll scrub and deodorize your trash cans so they don't smell up the side of your house. ($25 for one or $60 for three).

-Clear Headlights: If your car’s headlights are looking foggy or yellow, I can restore them so they’re crystal clear and much safer for driving at night.

-Helping Hand: Need help moving something heavy, cleaning up the yard, or just a random task? I’m happy to help.

I’m reliable, I show up on time, and I’ll treat your property with respect. If you’ve got a project for me, I’d love to chat!

📩 Shoot me a text or call: 323-337-7154

I’m a student journalist in OC doing a video on the California governors race. I’m looking for people across the political spectrum or who have campaigned with a specific candidate. The interview will be about thoughts on the election, and if you’ve campaigned, patterns in voter behavior. If you are interested or have more questions please DM!

I just moved here and want to have a fun brunch I’m in Newport Beach

Does anyone here have thoughts about Newport coast elementary? I would send my child there for TK. Some reviews I saw on a school ratings website were quite bad - mentioning lack of community. I understand all the public schools in this area have affluent families and low diversity, but I’d still like my kid to feel comfortable around the other kids (and for me too as a parent)

Hey Everyone,
I am visiting with my family from Maui and wanting to play beach volleyball. I am an intermediate (women’s/coed) player and play multiple times a week at home. Staying in Newport Beach, any pickup close to me or groups that need a sub? Mahalos!

3 kids and 6 grandkids. Buying standup freezers for the steaks to feed the grand boys.

Family farm in North Dakota. Some land in Indiana.

On the island but hang at either wedge or 10th tower.

Divorced 13 years ago and in retrospect that was a mistake. Fell into the Newport scene and became weak.

Have a few businesses but meeting “normal” people doesn’t happen.

lol. Dating scene. Gulfstream? Flemmings? Quiet woman? Eloquent desperation it seems.

Seems tough to just find someone to sit on a tower and watch the tide roll in.

Not lonely. Just wondering where the normal people are?

Old rugby guy. So not lookin for a boyfriend or an escort.

Does anyone know what that big floating platform in the middle of the harbor is? If you’re looking out from Lido it’s a big platform with fake grass and chairs on it! Looks cool!

I did search the subreddit and I did see some relevant posts but not as helpful.

I’m looking for apartments in the area but not necessarily the luxury apartments. The problem I’m running into is the apartment listings look great but then I check the ratings on google and yelp and they are terrible. They either have issues with pests or mold. I also see a lot about poor management but that’s less of a concern. However, the mold and pests are a deal breaker.

Can anyone recommend any apartments or private rentals that don’t have pests or mold issues?

For more context it’s just me and my two dogs. So I’m considering studio or 1 bedroom. I don’t want roommates. And my budget is flexible but I want something reasonable so preferably below 3K. I also know this is Newport and it’s incredibly expensive so the pickings are slim.

Thank you in advance!

We (homeowners who share a dock) live on Bayside Drive in CdM. Yesterday sea lions gave birth to pups and the pups found their way onto a floating raft tied to a neighboring dock on Bayside Place. One of the homeowners who share that dock were hitting the pups with sticks all day long and then later had two other younger hired help guys hitting them with sticks and poking them until they finally pushed the pups off the rafts. The pups were crying. Now one of the pups is missing and the mother is swimming around barking like crazy looking for him/her. We called NBPD and Harbor Patrol and they came out to investigate. We were told it was okay to hit them and poke at them. What?

When is it okay to hit newborn seal pups with sticks and rods? Or any animal? Is this what this world has come to? Abusing animals is okay? Why is this okay? What are we teaching kids about treating animals with such cruelty?  Serial killers start out by hurting animals. Is this something that needs to be investigated?

We all know that having a dock means we are responsible for keeping the sea lions off the dock. But these were babies sleeping on a raft that was in the water. BABIES!!!!!!

This is disgusting, disturbing, inhumane and heartbreaking.

God made animals before he made humans. We were created to care for them. It appears Newport Beach doesn’t believe in taking care of and not hurting baby sea lions. Isn’t that nice…

God help this planet.

Yeah so what the title says. i have a lot of anxiety and everything going on in the country and the world really isnt helping. im not really thrilled about the idea of taking any meds and would much rather just talk to someone. if youre in the oc area please give me your recs

I landed a job making 160k per year working for a insurance company in the area.I'm going out before for my family Just willing to take any advice on where to look for good schools. When my wife get s a job it should be somewhere near income of 225k. I share all this just so you can tell me if I'm making a huge mistake. I'm going to be staying in long beach while we begin the process of looking for a house? My budget is a bit weird I've saved 20-305 of every check I've earned so cash on hand is probably 200k to 250k then on top of that i have an emergency fund of 40k and normal emergency fund of 20k in my checking and Another 2k stashed in index funds because i grew up poor. My home in Cleveland will likely sell for 300-350k. I Spoke to a realtor online and honestly she seems confident i can qualify for a 1.2 million dollar home. But i haven't done a hard inquiry yet.

About me I'm 43 a history nerd who like to hike and play war-hammer 40k. , just your friendly insurance nerd. I'm also on the conservative side of daily life, but liberal in politics. I guess that means in practice that if you step on my shoe i say sorry and if you protest i'm fine with it. IDK. I don't spend a lot of energy worrying about peoples political beliefs.I guess this is a long winded way of saying I'm a kid from the Midwest who keeps his mouth shut. I've heard California is more politically active but I don't know. My wife and family is Jewish but Is there a Catholic community that I can volunteer with or is active in the community?

I generally get along with everyone, and honestly to be clear anyone that is willing to hang out with me i'm grateful for getting share time with.

I guess in general i'm really looking for advice on how to start shopping for homes and finding good school districts and making friends?

Hi I am a 16 year old girl looking to babysit In the Newport Beach area! Or Costa Mesa preferably on weekends if not my open hours on weekdays are usually from 6-10pm thank you!

In Newport Beach for 10 days, any recommendations for good coffee shops to work from (who also have good coffee! :) ) ?

Hi! I am 16 and I have a long history of culinary experience and placing and winning official culinary competitions in region and across the state of California. I also have my California state food handlers permit. I would love to cater an event for you or cook bake for one given all ingredients and paid for and provided and a 75$ charge for labor! Photos of some of my work will be provided below and I have many more if Intrested! Thank you
MENU OPTIONS FOR 200$ 10-15 people
40-50 CUBAN SLIDERS
24 DEVILED EGGS
2 GALLON SWEET TEA
POTATO SALAD
FRUIT (strawberries blueberries watermelon)
CHIPS
SUGGESTIONS APPICATED!

I’m planning to travel from Boston to Newport this July. Where can I find the bus schedule and purchase tickets online? Thank you.

Anyone see the pursuit that started on Newport Blvd and 17th St? Began right in front of me and wondering how it ended.

Hi everyone! I'm moving to Newport in, I have cats that I need to transport with me. What's the best way for anyone who's made a move across the country to transport them? I'm moving from New York state to california. Thank you so much for any advice!

I haven't spent any time in the area since my late 20s, when Goat Hill Tavern and Triangle Square (Sutra?!) were staples 🤣 I'd love some guidance for finding a 10pm after party spot for a mid/late 40s group - nothing pretentious, but nothing gross. Ideally with easy access to the 55 for drop-off/pick-up, and something lively but not to the point of being unable to hear each other. Maybe not too far past the end of the freeway if this exists? Thanks so much!