
Newport Beach with its pristine beaches, relaxed energy and Hollywood connections is fast becoming a year-round destination for those looking for quiet luxury within the Sunshine state.
If, like me, the allure of Newport Beach has long felt familiar thanks to Marissa, Ryan, Summer and Seth (of The O.C) and cult film and tv favourites Beaches and Arrested Development then their eponymous film festival each October isn’t to be missed with the whole city abuzz with stars and movies on the road to the Oscars.