🏝️ Newport's luxury crown, Halloween bashes, & Baja bites? Just a taste of what’s inside

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The calendar says October, but with these 75-degree days, it still feels a bit like summer!

Newport Beach just landed three of the ten most expensive ZIP codes in the country.
But we’re also the kind of place where you can spend an afternoon with science exhibits, salty breezes, and friendly volunteers.

This week’s Scoop captures both ends of that spectrum: luxury headlines and laid-back hangouts alike.

🍻 Baja vibes meet beachside bites

If Newport Beach had a neighborhood hangout with a heartbeat, Chihuahua Cerveza might be it. Swing by for an easy afternoon: a frosty cerveza, a California burrito, maybe those famous quesadillas everyone talks about.

It’s lively but never rushed, the kind of place where you’ll end up chatting with your bartender and planning your next visit before you’ve even left. Learn more here.

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🦎 Science fun and serenity by the shore

The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center is where families come to explore, learn, and breathe. Exhibits bring the bay to life with darting fish, native plants, and cheerful volunteers who love to share stories.

Seasonal celebrations (like last weekend’s Boo at the Bay) fill the space with laughter, crafts, and costumes. Stay tuned for more events to be held here; all free, relaxed, and full of the kind of coastal magic locals treasure. Learn more here.

🏝️ Newport Beach Tops U.S. Luxury Market

The Gist: California’s coastal crown just got shinier: Newport Beach now claims three of America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes, with median home prices soaring above $5 million. The beachside city outpaced longtime leaders like Atherton and Santa Barbara, securing its place as the nation’s most expensive city overall.

Why It Matters: The data highlights California’s enduring appeal among high-end buyers, even as other coastal states like Florida make waves in the market.
Read more here.

🩸 Donate Blood, Get Rewarded

The Gist: The American Red Cross is encouraging locals to roll up their sleeves this November with new donor perks. From Oct. 27 to Nov. 16, anyone who gives blood or platelets will receive a $20 e-gift card and be entered to win one of three $5,000 prizes. Upcoming drives include Nov. 4 at Newport Harbor High, Nov. 5 at Bayview Corporate Center, and Nov. 7 at Harbor View Community Clubhouse.

Why It Matters: Every donation helps keep local hospitals stocked and patients cared for through the holidays. Read more here.

Meet Marty, a 6-month brown Domestic Shorthair mix with the cutest extra toes.

With a heart full of potential, this shy little guy may take a moment to warm up, but once he does, his playful, gentle nature shines through. Marty gets along beautifully with other cats and is already neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

He’s waiting patiently for his forever family. Adoption fee applies.

To learn more about this adorable boy, click HERE.

🍬 Halloween by the Harbor | Lido Marina Village | Newport Beach | 10/31 | More
Enjoy festive Treat Stations, shop giveaways, and fall flavors along Lido’s waterfront.

🕸️ Spooky Soirée | Topside Roof Deck | Newport Beach | 10/31 | More
A Halloween night with killer views, live DJ, themed cocktails, and prizes!

👻 Trick-or-Treat Trail | Pendry | Newport Beach | 10/31 | More
Collect sweets from festive stops across the elegant property: fun for kids and families!

🎃 Halloween Night Celeb | Blackie’s Beach | Newport Beach | 10/31 | More
A seaside Halloween bash with costumes, cocktails, and coastal chills at this city classic.

🍸 Halloween Weekend Bar Crawl | Multiple Venues | Newport Beach | 10/31-11/01 | More
Hundreds of costumed crawlers for drink specials, live music, and festive nightlife vibes.

🏊‍♂️ 2025 Optimism Cal Tri | Newport Dunes Waterfront | Newport Beach | 11/02 | More
Swim, bike, and run by the bay at the longest-running triathlon, celebrating endurance.

🎥 Rescued Hearts: Healing With Horses | Lido Theater | Newport Beach | 11/04 | More
Discover the power of equine therapy through a documentary by Free Rein Foundation.

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