Newport Beach Magazine

Gregg Schwenk, CEO and co-founder of the Newport Beach Film Festival, shares what he loves about this city, cinema and some of his favorite local places. By Sharon Stello   Newport Beach native Gregg Schwenk, CEO and co-founder of the Newport Beach Film Festival—which marks its 25th year this fall, Oct. 17-24—appreciates...

Two local water polo players are training to compete in the Summer Olympics in Paris this year. By Sharon Stello   With the Olympic Games in Paris approaching this summer, two locals are training hard in preparation to play their sport on the world’s biggest stage. Water polo players Maddie Musselman and Kaleigh...

PIMCO executive John Murray, who also serves on the Working Wardrobes nonprofit board, shares some of his favorite places in town. By Sharon Stello   Growing up in a military family, John Murray moved from place to place across the nation and around the world before also serving in the Army himself....

Ned Algeo, former chief financial officer for Xperience Restaurant Group, shares a little about his new venture and what he loves most about Newport Beach. By Ashley Ryan   Ned Algeo has lived in Newport Beach most of his life, now settled in the Port Streets with his wife, Misha, and their...

Since 1948, Balboa Bay Club has served as a private retreat for area residents and many celebrities through the years. By Sharon Stello   Set on 15 waterfront acres, Balboa Bay Club boasts a private marina, beach and pools as well as a members-only restaurant; luxury amenities like a full-service spa, state-of-the-art...

The owner and executive chef of Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens shares some of his favorite places as well as tips for holiday cooking. By Sharon Stello   Rich Mead, the acclaimed executive chef and owner of Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens, started cooking as a kid, whipping up Sunday breakfast at home with...

Newport Beach resident Kelly Roberts escaped a life of domestic abuse for one dedicated to helping others. By Ashley Ryan   Originally a Midwest girl, Kelly Roberts came to California in her youth. “I spent a lot of time at the beach, especially here in Newport, growing up,” she says. “It was...

Crystal Cove State Park serves as an educational lab for hands-on exploration of science topics in marine and land-based environments. By Julia Clerk   Crystal Cove State Park—situated along Pacific Coast Highway with sweeping views, historic cottages and access to waters teeming with marine wildlife—is many things to many people. For beach lovers,...

Newport Harbor Educational Foundation provides funding for tutoring, career mentoring, updated technology and more at Newport Harbor High School. By Sharon Stello   Back in 1995, the Navigators—a Newport Harbor High School dads group—wanted to replace the library’s old typewriters with computers to improve the quality of education on campus. That simple...