🐋 Fish watching season is quietly peaking

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Spring Break has officially arrived, and you can feel it everywhere from the pier to Coast Highway. There is a mix of visitors and locals all chasing the same thing, a good meal, some sunshine, and maybe a little ocean air.

We pulled together a lineup that keeps things easy. A few can’t-miss events, a couple great food spots, and one very unique reason to head to the beach after dark.

Newport Beach tends to shine this time of year, and this week is proof.

🐚 Shoreline views and legendary butter cake

As Spring Break brings a fresh energy to the Coast Highway, Mastro's Ocean Club is your front row seat to the Pacific. For those observing Lent, the herb-roasted branzino and chilled lobster cocktail offer a lighter, intentional way to gather before the big Easter celebration.

While the iced seafood towers make a statement, the real soul of the menu lies in the made-to-order crab eggs benedict and the New York strip. For the ultimate finish, the signature warm butter cake remains an undisputed gold standard.

🌊 Catching some seasonal swells with neighbors

Endless Sun Surf School is currently prepping for a bright spring season down by the Newport Beach Pier. There is a certain pride in watching the next generation of surfers find their footing before the summer rush arrives.

The air is crisp, the water is inviting, and the Girls Surf Team returns today to build confidence in a supportive, small-group setting. Joining a Saturday women's class or a private session? The coaches ensure everyone feels right at home in the Pacific.

⛳️ Local Golfers Model the Secret to Long Life

The Gist: As the Hoag Classic approaches Newport Beach this month, local doctors are looking at the tournament as more than just a game. Dr. Andrew Mock of Hoag Compass notes that golfers who play into their 80s and 90s provide a perfect roadmap for healthy aging. The sport combines steady walking, social connection, and mental focus, which helps protect heart health and brain function over many decades.

Why It Matters: This reminds us that staying active and connected with friends is the most effective way to maintain our independence and well-being as the years go by. You can see these lessons in action when the Hoag Classic held at Newport Beach from March 22 to 29.

🐟 More Moonlight Magic on Newport Beach Sands

The Gist: The grunion have officially arrived for their first spring dance along our Newport and Corona Del Mar shores. These silvery visitors are beaching themselves under the stars tonight through Saturday to lay eggs in the moonlit sand. For the most vivid experience, locals recommend arriving for the second hour of the run when the shoreline truly shimmer with activity.

Why It Matters: This is a chance to witness a natural wonder found nowhere else on earth but our specific stretch of coastline. It is a quiet, beautiful reminder of the wild magic that lives right at the edge of our neighborhood. The next run begins tonight, March 19, at 10:25 p.m. and lasts until 12:25 a.m. Friday and Saturday night windows follow shortly after.

🐾 Chester is looking for a quiet rhythm here in Newport Beach.

This orange and white Domestic Short Hair is a sturdy, medium-sized adult who balances a playful curiosity with a truly grounded soul. At 9 lbs, he is already house-trained and enjoys the company of other cats.

For a modest adoption fee, he offers a friendly, affectionate presence that outlasts any seasonal vacation.

To learn more about this quirky boy,

📚 Friends of the Library Vintage Book Sale | Central Library Patio | Newport Beach | 03/21 | More
Discover individually priced vintage sets, fiction, and nonfiction treasures!

💪 Spring Social Stroller Sculpt | Lido Deck | Newport Beach | 03/21 | More
30-minute workout then 30 minutes of community connection + goodies for moms.

🏃 Head for the Cure 5K | Newport Dunes | Newport Beach | 03/21 | More 
A run and walk to support brain tumor awareness and local patient hope.

🐰 Boots, Blooms & Bunny Ears | Fashion Island | Newport Beach | 03/22 | More 
Open-air folk music and line dancing on the lawn for all ages.

🎨 Spring Paint Party @ Central | Children's Room | Newport Beach | 03/24 | More
Children ages 3–11 can enjoy painting rocks and fairy doors for their spring gardens.

💎 goop: Jane Win Trunk Show | Lido Marina Village | Newport Beach | 03/20 | More
Exclusive showcase of meaningful, coin-inspired jewelry designed to symbolize strength.

🏈 Athletes First Celebrity Waiter Night | VEA, A Marriott Resort | Newport Beach | 03/21 | More 
Elite sports stars trade jerseys for aprons at this charity gala.

💃 Gipsy Kings ft. Tonino Baliardo | The Lido Theater | Newport Beach | 03/20-03/21 | More 
Flamenco rumba with virtuosic guitar and passionate Mediterranean rhythms.

🍷 Napa in Newport | Pendry Newport Beach | Newport Beach | 03/20-03/22 | More
Grand tasting and vintner-hosted dinner featuring top-tier pours for a local cause.

⛳ Hoag Classic: PGA Champions Tour | Newport Beach Country Club | Newport Beach | 03/22-03/29 | More 
Elite golf legends compete on the greens in this premier professional tournament.

🩺 Medicine In Our Backyard | Civic Center Community Room | Newport Beach | 03/23 | More 
Expert medical insights on maintaining brain health and memory through lifestyle habits.