Monday, July 11, 2016

Newport Beach


We've been back from California for a week now and I'm still missing it.  Today I'm sharing about our time in Newport Beach - a new favorite for us.  The weather was always perfect with the most refreshing breeze - great for laying by the pool, which is mostly what we did!  We stayed at The Resort at Pelican Hill right in Newport Beach and it was the best location and a gorgeous setting.

A drink or two on the plane along with a nap and some reading and we made it to the west coast.  I love the laughing photo of Derek that I captured below...


Once we arrived to the resort our room wasn't quite ready yet so we got changed and headed right for lunch followed by the pool.  The weather wasn't overly hot so it was an enjoyable day.  With some floating on the hotel floats, naps in the shade and noticing that Lydia from the OC housewives a few chairs down it was a solid first day.


The architecture and design of the hotel was gorgeous and we loved our room - the patio doors opened the length of the room making it all open air when wanted and we got plenty of use out of the fireplace.


For dinner we went to one of our favorites, Mastro's, and went for more seafood type options even though it's a steakhouse before calling it a night early - after waking up at 4am east coast time, it was much needed! 


We kicked off our first full day with a long walk since we were up early before heading into Laguna Beach for a bit of shopping... and some ice cream.


A quick stop at the beach which was super crowded and then we decided to opt for the pool since we enjoyed it so much the day before.


Tonight we went for mexican at Javier's which had a really neat setting and good tastes.  We grabbed a final drink at the hotel when we got back and learned that Luke Bryan was on the property for the night to sing at a wedding.


Our third day in California we had a little time at the hotel to relax on our balcony and grab some breakfast and get in final views of the pool before packing up and moving on to the next.


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18 comments:

  1. I love Newport Beach! Your resort looks AMAZING! What gorgeous views from your room and that pool - so, so lovely! I hope you got to see Luke Bryan while you were there. He is one of my favorites!

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  2. Wow! Your trip looks just amazing. You always look amazing and have the cutest outfits and coverups. I need you to go shoping with me. :)

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  3. I've never been to Newport, but exploring California is on my list!! Loving your hotel - it seemed to have it all!! Can't wait for more of the recap! xo, biana -BlovedBoston

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  4. I've vacationed in Newport before! Isn't it such a beautiful place? And I've eaten at Javiers! It was so good!
    MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  5. I loved your snaps on your trip, so I am excited to see your Newport beach recap!!! Take me with you!! Loved your outfits, too.

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  6. That pool is huge!!! This part of the trip looks like epic relaxing! Love your Lilly!

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  7. ah this is awesome! that pool looks heavenly. and yay for a lydia/RH sighting! that would make my day haha. loving that dress with the nude shoes and bag. so cute.

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  8. Y'all are so cute and that hotel looks stunning!

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  9. Girl, how did you ever come back from vacation?? I'm not sure I would have been able to leave there!

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  10. What a fun trip! SO jealous of all of your travels! Looks like you guys had the best set up on that flight too! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  11. Laguna Beach is one of my all-time favorite places, so pretty! You guys have the best vacations, and this one looks no different. Oh, and I would've been roaming around trying to find Luke Bryan, lol! :)

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  12. What a beautiful place! Glad you all had such a great trip, and you have the cutest dresses!

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  13. What a fun start to your trip!! It looks so relaxing! Love all your outfits too!

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  14. That's so awesome that you saw Lydia from OC Housewives! I thought that she was so cute when she was on the show! All of the views from your hotel look so beautiful, and I love the shots of the California coast too! Is there anything more beautiful! Can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip!

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  15. I have never been there looks so beautiful and fun! California is such a stunning place. Love all your outfits and pool gear!

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  16. The HUGE The O.C. fan in me would so love checking out Newport Beach (and of course Laguna too!) Your dresses are amazing as usual, so pretty! <3
    Green Fashionista

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  17. Haha, I was wondering if you would see any of the OC ladies in Newport! This trip looks abs beyond amazing! So much sun and sand and relaxing. Love your picture!

    Ashley
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

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  18. Most people skip Newport and Laguna when they visit LA - it's so good that you got to see those gems! Laguna has such gorgeous views.

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