All About Newport Beach

Hi, my name is Morgan Thomson, I am Sharon’s daughter and here is my view of  living in Newport Beach!

BJ’s Pizza-

One of my really close friends lives very close, so this is always a close hangout for me and my friends on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach.

Their pizza is literally the best pizza in town. You can get any type and topping you chose. And you can share it with your friends and family.

I highly recommend this casual hangout for any friends and family.

*The opinions and views expressed in the “Teen Life in Newport Beach” column by Morgan Thomson do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Newport Beach Real Estate Cafe or Sharon Paxson, who are not responsible for the accuracy of any of the information supplied.

Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

The Living Room Salon in Costa Mesa

The Living Room Salon is located at 125 Rochester Street, in East Side Costa Mesa is an eclectic salon. The Living Room salon occupies a former auto repair house, and there are metal doors, and crystal chandeliers. Also, there is incredible art work displayed throughout.

I have been going to the Living Room for several years, and my stylist is Megan Kiefer. Megan does a great job at color and cut. She has an assistant Lonnie Kohlmyer and they are an amazing team. They are friendly and very professional.  I highly recommend the Living Room Salon in Costa Mesa. I have found all the staff to be friendly and professional.



The Living Room Salon utilizes Kerastase products, so you know you are getting the best products utilized on your hair. They also have great skin care products including Epicuren and Glymed. The Living Room also does skin care, so call them to book an appointment for a facial.




For more information visit the Living Room Salon website. Or call the Living Room directly to schedule an appointment: 949.631.0808.

Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

Quiet Woman in Corona del Mar

The Quiet Woman is a restaurant located on Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. The Quiet Woman in Corona del Mar has been in the same location since 1965. It is a charming restaurant and really does have fantastic food. I must say that highly recommend it.

The Quiet Woman is located at:

3224 East Coast Hwy
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
(949) 640-7440

The Quiet Woman’s Hours are as follows:

Monday to Friday 11:30 am to close
Saturday & Sunday 5 pm to close

There is also live entertainment on the weekends as well. The entertainment is from Tuesday to Saturday night.

The menu from the Quiet Woman in Corona del Mar has some delicious choices. I had lunch there this week, and had the chicken cobb salad, with home made blue cheese dressing and a vinegarette mix - it is really an excellent combination. The lunches are served with fantastic cheese bread which I enjoy. And I must say that the service is excellent as well.

If you are looking for a delicious lunch or dinner, or a cocktail and appetizer, I recommend the Quiet Woman in Corona del Mar.

Hope to see you there!

The Blue Water Grill in Newport Beach, CA

There are many dining in Newport Beach, and the Blue Water Grill is a spectacular seafood restaurant that should not be missed. The Blue Water Grill has several locations, and the location in Newport Beach is the original location. Located on the Lido Peninsula, the Blue Water Grill has delicious food. The address for the Blue Water Grill is:

630 Lido Park Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone Number:  949.675.3474

The hours are:
Monday -Thursday 11 am – 10 pm
Friday – Saturday 11 am – 11 pm
Sundays 10 am – 10 pm

There is also a happy hour, and it is from:
Monday – Friday 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

I have dined at the Blue Water Grill many times for both lunch and dinner. There is also brunch as well. The food is amazing, and the fish is incredibly fresh. They have Manhattan style clam chowder, and New England clam chowder – I have had it half in half in the same bowl – absolutely delicious! I enjoy their grilled fish, and they have also have oysters on the half shell as well. During the summer and warmer days, there is an outdoor patio to enjoy eating outside and it is right on the water.

The Blue Water Grill also has slips on the water, so that the guests can tie up right outside if they are arriving  by boat.

If you are looking for a great dining experience in Newport Beach, I recommend the Blue Water Grill in Newport Beach.

Looking to Improve Your Fitness – Try Gold’s Gym

Gold’s Gym is located in Huntington Beach and is an easy commute from the Newport Beach area. Gold's Gym offers something for every level of fitness.  Gold’s Gym has a varied selection of different cardio equipment including treadmills which have an adaptor to plug in your ipod while you walk or run!  There are stationary bikes, rowing machines, eliptical trainers, and stair climbers so there is every type of cardio option available for all levels of fitness. And it is a great opportunity to switch it up to challenge yourself!

One of my favorite classes at Gold’s is their Spinning classes which I highly recommend. The instructors are all amazing, and play great music to really get you going! The spinning classes offer an amazing workout, and are fun, motivational, – can you say burn calories? If you have never taken a spin class before, well then, the instructors are available to help you set up your bike, and talk to you about the class. If you have not taken a spinning class before, then arrive early so you can get set up. Make sure you bring water (or they sell it there) as you will need it. You will also need a workout towel, or they do sell them as well!

Gold’s gym has a variety of different classes including Zumba (that is pretty fun!), Body Pump and Body Step.  And of course, there is also personal training if you decide you would like to work with a trainer, Gold’s has trainers available as well.

It is a  friendly environment, has great equipment, and is always clean.

I am a member at Gold’s Gym in Huntington Beach and have been for many years now. I enjoy that Gold's continues to evolve and keep up with the current exercise trends.

Gold’s Gym is located at:

Gold’s Gym Huntington Beach
8875 Adams Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Phone: 714-378-4784
www.goldsgym.com

Gold’s Gym has a good range of hours to accomodate the fitness schedule of each member. The hours are as follows:

Monday – Thursday: 5:00 am -12:00 am

Friday: 5:00 am -10:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm

I highly recommend Gold’s Gym in Huntington Beach, and hope to see you there!

The Paw Spa in Newport Beach, CA

The Paw Spa is an awesome dog grooming facility located on the Peninsula in Newport Beach. The Paw spa is owned by Debbie Pratto. The Paw Spa was previously known as the Newport Dog Groomery. Debbie purchased the business in 2002 after she relocated from San Diego to Newport Beach. Debbie then changed the name to the Paw Spa as it more accurately reflects the services that are provided.

I personally take Patrick, my Irish Setter, to the Paw Spa and have taken him here for years. Debbie and her staff are very personable, and they obviously love the animals. Debbie and her staff does a fantastic job of grooming, and is very knowlewdgable of show cuts. The dogs always look beautiful when they are cleaned up! My dog Patrick was just groomed yesterday and he always looks so pretty when he is all cleaned up.

The Paw Spa offers different services for reasonable prices. From a bath and brush cut, tidy up, or even full grooming, there is something for every canine!

The Paw Spa also has email appointment reminders which is so appreciated with our busy schedules.

In addition to the the professional grooming services offered, there is also Do It Yourself Dog Wash – which is typically done after 2:00 pm.

The Paw Spa is located at:

2905 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Phone Number is 949.673.7766

So if you are looking for the pampering and fabulous for your pet, then contact Debbie at the Paw Spa!