The Frog House is the place to go if your looking for place that will bend over backwards for their customers. Speaking from personal experience I can tell you that there is no more customer oriented surf shop in the land. I was looking for a board, and not being a long time surfer, I had no idea what I was looking for or what would fit me. Instead of pushing me for that incredibly awesome new surfboard, the staff helped me get comfortable with a nice used board. Let me tell you, they couldn’t have helped me make a better decision. There is an assortment of new and used surfboards, some used ones are on consignment, but everything in there is in good shape. Read the rest of this entry »

Newport Beach has many selections to choose from, but if your one of those people that likes the finer things in life for the right price you’ll really like 3-Thirty-3 in Newport Beach. Their motto is “Small Plates, Big Taste”, and we would say that’s just about right. It seems as though they are more interested in being a martini bar then they are a gourmet kitchen, which in our book is just fine. Their menu is designed to be “grazed” upon, which makes it perfect for an after work meeting place or a lazy afternoon cocktail. 3-Thirty-3 caters to the young professional crowd and really builds a sense of comfort and community. If it’s conversation you seek, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read the rest of this entry »