Greer's OC | The latest in Orange County fashion, dining, and trends.

VEA Newport Beach Partners with Orlebar Brown for Stylish June Pop-Up

By Greer Wylder

May 28, 2025

VEA Newport Beach has teamed up with British menswear brand Orlebar Brown—now open at Fashion Island—to bring a splash of fashion to its resort experience throughout the month of June. The resort will host a stylish poolside cabana pop-up every Saturday, along with exclusive perks for overnight guests.Each Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., VEA guests can explore Orlebar Brown’s signature swimwear and summer-ready looks at the poolside cabana, complete with custom furnishings and branded accessories. Guests can purchase directly from the activation or request in-room delivery with the help of an on-demand shopping concierge, activated by hang tags in…

Pendry Newport Beach Kicks Off Summer with New Experiences

By Greer Wylder

May 20, 2025

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 HighlightsPersonal Shopper ExperienceIn 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 CruisesSet sail aboard Pendry’s 34-foot Sea…

Cinq à Sept Opens First California Boutique at Fashion Island

By Greer Wylder

May 15, 2025

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,…

Summer Starts May 17 at Wild Rivers With New Mermaid Cove

By Greer Wylder

May 14, 2025

Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine opens for its 2025 summer season on Saturday, May 17. Known as Southern California’s premier waterpark, Wild Rivers features more than 25 water attractions for all ages and thrill levels—plus premium cabanas, group packages, seasonal events and new experiences.New this year is Mermaid Cove, an immersive makeover and retail experience created in partnership with Newport Beach’s Once Upon an Island. Launching in June, Mermaid Cove offers mermaid transformations with glitter tattoos, shimmer freckles, braids, swimmable tails, glam kits and more—set inside a walk-up, open-air grotto with photo ops in a giant clamshell throne. Mermaid Splash…

LAWineFest 2025 – Celebrating 20 Years of Wine, Community, and Fun

By Greer Wylder

May 12, 2025

This year’s LAWineFest, taking place May 31 and June 1 along the waterfront at the Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach, marks two decades of bringing wine lovers together for a weekend of tastings, education, and entertainment, and to celebrate the Fest is celebrating the milestone with tons of incredible opportunities to taste something special, and win incredible prizes. A Greer’s OC pro tip: Snag your VIP Garden tickets for Sunday June 1 to get a chance to experience the super exclusive La Crema Nine Barrel tasting in The Garden. La Crema produces only nine barrels of these incredible wines,…