Newport Beach Historical Society  is highlighting the history of Donn Beach, AKA Don the Beachcomber , the enigmatic father of modern...

On July 1, 2026, the Balboa Pavilion marks 120 years since its grand opening. This is a milestone that cements its status as one of the...

The Newport Beach Historical Society  had a dinner lecture with Bill Lobdell on March 24, 2025 at the Balboa Pavilion. The presentation...

by Peg Haapa, 2004-06-28 1904 Survey Map of Corona del Mar (Photo Credit: Sherman Library) Courtesy of Sherman Library and Gardens. I...

Were you, or someone you know, born in Newport Beach in 1947 or before? If so was the doctor who delivered you Gordon Grundy? That...

NBHS Profile 2015 Gordon William Grundy As a lifelong advocate of his hometown Newport Beach, Gordon William “Bill” Grundy was a founder...