1. Burr White Realty
City: Newport Beach, CA
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (949) 675-4630
Address: 2901 Newport Blvd.
Description: This local boutique-style, full-service firm specializes in waterfront and coastal properties and has been in business for more than 40 years. The bulk of their listings are found in Newport Beach. They also provide property and vacation management services, so those in the market to lease a dwelling can work with their staff as well.
2. Metro Estates
City: Newport Beach, CA
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (949) 720-9422
Address: 120 Newport Center Dr., Suite 160
Description: This independent firm started out selling high-end luxury homes in and around Newport Beach. Since then, they have branched out to other areas and now serve all of Orange County including Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Balboa. Striking a perfect balance between corporate realtors and mom and pop operators, Metro Estates specializes in bank-owned properties.
3. Coast Magazine
City: Newport Beach, CA
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (949) 644-4700
Address: 240 Newport Center Dr., Suite 290
Description: Coast is a monthly, glossy regional magazine that has been publishing for the past 17 years. Its goal is to provide readers with a look into life in The OC, covering topics and subjects that, perhaps, its competitors have overlooked. Readers enjoy dining reviews and travel features with opportunities to go inside homes of some of the region’s movers and shakers. There is also a society column, covering openings and fêtes, plus health features and a look at the arts.
4. Oc Family
City: Newport Beach, CA
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (949) 757-1404
Address: 1451 Quail St., Suite 201
Description: This magazine aimed at moms is the go-to guide for everything family. It provides information on local preschools and private schools, camps, health care, how to outdo other parents when it comes to throwing the best single-digit birthday bash, maternity advice, and blogs from local moms. There is also health and fitness advice, details on kid-friendly restaurants, and social clubs designed specifically for moms and their offspring.
5. Oc Metro
City: Newport Beach, CA
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (949) 757-1404
Address: 1451 Quail St., Suite 201
Description: Covering Orange County’s business, people, and life, the monthly OC Metro is a hybrid of business and lifestyle with a focus on some of the county’s most influential businesspeople and companies, along with travel features and restaurant reviews. The publication is free and found at retailers, restaurants, and services throughout Orange County.
6. Orange Coast
City: Newport Beach, CA
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (949) 862-1133
Address: 3701 Birch St., Suite 100
Description: Out of all of Orange County’s magazines, Orange Coast produces one of the most attractive publications and is the premier lifestyle magazine for residents. Founded in 1974 as Nieuport, a name meant to draw attention on the newsstand, by Ron Guccione, cousin of Penthouse publisher Bob Guccione, Orange Coast has had a few owners since it launched its first issue and was recently purchased by Emmis Publishing. Each issue features a celebrity cover and interview plus a rundown on local dining, travel destinations, events, shopping, and more. The magazine is still very much centered around Newport Beach society.
7. Newport Beach Fire Department
City: Newport Beach, CA
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (949) 644-3104
Address: 3300 Newport Blvd.
8. Newport Beach Area Chamber
City: Newport Beach, CA
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (949) 729-4400
Address: 1470 Jamboree Rd.