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Balboa Bay Resort Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2026

Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach’s only waterfront resort and a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Diamond destination, has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its guestrooms and public spaces. The project covers 159 guestrooms and suites, the grand lobby and arrival area, and a reimagined lobby bar now called Bar nineteen48, a nod to the year Balboa Bay Club was founded.The club opened in 1948 as a private haven for boaters and Newport Beach’s social set. The resort welcomed the public in 2004 and has since hosted Hollywood stars, dignitaries and generations of members. International design studio DesignAgency led the new look,…

Diamonds by Day at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

October 28, 2026

Jessica McCormack, the London-based jewelry house known for its vintage-meets-modern aesthetic, has opened its first West Coast boutique at South Coast Plaza. The 1,600-square-foot space brings the brand’s signature style to Costa Mesa with antique furniture, contemporary art and collected treasures.McCormack designs diamond jewelry for the modern woman, creating heirlooms meant for future generations. The boutique reflects the relaxed elegance of the brand’s London shops, with a curated mix of art, antiques and objets alongside the full jewelry collection. The setting invites clients to explore the pieces in a space that feels both refined and intimate.As with every Jessica McCormack…

Gift Better Sleep with Hästens at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

October 28, 2026

As the holiday shopping season approaches, wellness is taking center stage on gift lists, and few presents say “I care” like a better night’s sleep. Good news for Orange County shoppers: Hästens, the Swedish bedmaker known for craftsmanship dating to 1852, has opened its newest California flagship at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.The store offers the full Hästens experience, including the exclusive Grand Vividus bed and the Bernadotte & Kylberg furniture collection. Beyond the beds, Hästens carries sleep essentials that make thoughtful, elevated gifts for anyone who treats their nighttime ritual as seriously as their morning matcha. Here are…

Cult Gaia Brings Its Bold Style to South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

October 26, 2026

Orange County just got a new place to shop for statement pieces. Los Angeles-based Cult Gaia has opened a boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, with ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes and accessories all under one roof.The brand started with accessories, and it still treats each design like a small work of art. Sculptural shapes and natural textures make these pieces the kind you notice twice, and the kind you’ll want to hold onto and hand down someday. That heirloom mindset runs through the whole collection, from the breezy dresses to the footwear.If you know the brand, you know the…

Medicare Plan Changes? I Can Help!

By Greer Wylder

October 26, 2026

Have a parent or friend concerned about Medicare plan changes? I’m an independent insurance agent specializing in Medicare insurance or Medicare Plan options. I can help review their options and check doctor and hospital networks. Feel free to share my information! Call or text 949.300.8713, or email greerwylder@gmail.com We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent nine organizations which offer 53 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, to get information on all of your options. Cellular carrier charges may apply. Wylder Insurance is not connected to the Federal Medicare Program.