Pendry Newport Beach Kicks Off Summer with New Experiences

Pendry Newport Beach, located in the heart of Orange County’s coastal scene, is welcoming the season with a full lineup of new summer experiences—from private boat cruises and dive-in movie nights to exclusive shopping excursions, poolside pampering and more.

Here’s a look at what’s happening this summer at Pendry Newport Beach:

Summer Highlights

Personal Shopper Experience
In partnership with nearby Fashion Island, enjoy a luxury shopping experience guided by your own personal shopper. Choose a curated boutique tour or a private session in a Fashion Island Style Suite, featuring top brands and exclusive finds.

Harbor & Emerald Bay Boat Cruises
Set sail aboard Pendry’s 34-foot Sea Ray Sundancer, Aperitivo, for a private cruise through Newport Harbor or Emerald Bay—one of Southern California’s only private beaches. Cruises depart from the Balboa Bay Club and include round-trip hotel transportation, a private captain, and optional food and beverage upgrades. Up to 10 guests.

Dive-In Theatre Movie Nights
Every first and third Tuesday, June through August | 7–10 p.m.
Cool off with a cult classic film screened poolside, paired with cocktails, dinner specials and more. Open to resort guests, Elwood Club members and the local community. No reservations required.

Ongoing Summer Experiences

Pedal & Picnic
Daily, June through September | 10 a.m. to sunset
Explore Newport Beach on an e-bike and enjoy a gourmet picnic prepared by Pendry’s culinary team. Ride through Back Bay, down Pacific Coast Highway, or around Balboa Island for a scenic coastal adventure.

Poolside Pampering
Daily, June through September | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Spa Pendry brings its services outdoors with cabana massages, foot treatments, and Knesko face masks—all while you lounge poolside.

Fitness Classes
Join complimentary Mat Pilates on Mondays at 6 p.m., Yoga Flow on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Movement Studio. $30 for non-guests.

Retail Pop-Up Series
Fridays, May 23 – Aug. 29
Discover a new featured vendor each week with curated selections of apparel, jewelry, art and accessories.

Beach Valet & More
Enjoy round-trip transportation to Corona del Mar with beach setup service included. Plus, end your evening with Pendry’s nightly s’mores service and other summer perks.

HomeAid OCLA Hosts Annual Diaper Drive May 30 at The District at Tustin Legacy

HomeAid Orange County and Los Angeles, a recently expanded national nonprofit, will host its annual Diaper Drive community event Friday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The District at Tustin Legacy.

The Diaper Drive is a drive-thru drop-off event collecting diapers, wipes and baby food for families with young children who are experiencing—or at risk of—homelessness. Since its launch in 2008, the event has distributed more than 16 million essential items. This year’s goal is to collect 1 million.

Hundreds of donors, volunteers, civic organizations and public service agencies will join forces to support the cause. Highlights include themed diaper structures built by teams from Lennar Homes, New Home Co., OCSD, Brookfield, BIASC’s Greater Sales and Marketing Council, Woodside Homes, WHA and Wienerschnitzel. Taylor Morrison will team up with OCFA to build a special firefighter appreciation diaper structure honoring first responders.

Guests can enjoy free food, games, kids’ activities and educational resources throughout the event.

Volunteers will help offload, sort and prep the donations for delivery to the OC Diaper Bank, in partnership with UPS. The event aims to raise awareness about diaper need, which affects 1 in 2 U.S. families, according to the National Diaper Bank Network.

All donated items will go to families living in shelters and housing communities built by HomeAid OCLA and its partners.

After supporting the Diaper Drive, guests are encouraged to explore The District at Tustin Legacy for school and after-school shopping and more. For details and a full business directory, visit thedistricttl.com.

Cinq à Sept Opens First California Boutique at Fashion Island

Cinq à Sept, the New York-based women’s ready-to-wear brand, has opened its first West Coast boutique at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The 1,200-square-foot space marks the latest step in the brand’s retail expansion, following the debut of its SoHo flagship in 2023 and the opening at Aventura Mall in Miami in late 2024.

Founded in 2016 by Jane Siskin and Jalal Elbasri, Cinq à Sept is known for modern classics that effortlessly transition from day to night. The brand’s collections are defined by expert tailoring, feminine silhouettes, and unexpected design details across suiting, cocktailwear, elevated denim, and separates. In 2024, Cinq à Sept launched its first footwear collection and recently announced a handbag collaboration with Scotland-based Strathberry, set to debut in fall 2025.

Rooted in the spirit of the golden hours between 5 and 7 p.m., the brand embodies a balance of sophistication and ease, youthful energy and refined elegance. That ethos is reflected in the thoughtfully designed Newport Beach store, envisioned as a Parisian apartment and anchored in the brand’s signature pale pink. The boutique features warm neutrals, Venetian plaster walls, brass accents, sleek wood finishes, and a porcelain chandelier that together create an inviting yet elevated environment.

The Fashion Island location will debut with the Summer 2025 collection, featuring a curated mix of dresses, separates, suiting, and footwear. The boutique offers a seamless, personal shopping experience in one of Southern California’s premier destinations for fashion, dining, and community.

Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cinq à Sept is located at 401 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 
Image credit: Allen Ling Photography.