The Newport Journal
Stories from the bright side.
Field guides, style notes, and dispatches from California's brightest stretch of coast.
Field Guide · 7 min
Newport's True Underground: The Hidden Gem Ice Cream & Snack Map
Forget the "Top 10" travel blogs. From Jane's Dilly Bar to a 2 AM apple fritter on the Peninsula, here's the real "if you know, you know" guide to Newport's best-kept snack secrets.
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Field Guide · 6 min
The Upscale Party Map: Where to Rock Your Lavender Krunkies
The 2026 OC scene is upscale, expensive, and — once the tequila hits — pure chaos. Five Newport spots that turn into parties, and why Lavender Krunkies are the only uniform you need.
Field Guide · 7 min
The Ultimate Newport Bender: A Local's Guide to a Wild Day & Night
From the first 32oz Schooner at Mutt Lynch's to the dance floor at The Country Club — the exact itinerary for partying like a Newport local, head to toe in Krunkie.
Field Guide · 6 min
The Local's Field Guide: 5 Hidden Coves to Escape the OC Crowds
Where the locals go when Newport Pier gets too touristy. A field guide to the OC's quietest stretches of sand — Laguna's secret coves, Pirate's Cove, Victoria Beach and more.
The Tech · 6 min
Beyond the "Quick-Dry" Lie: The Science of HydroSilk™
Most brands spray a chemical finish onto basic polyester and call it quick-dry. We engineered the fiber itself. Here's the science behind the "Silk Diaper" feel.
Buyer's Guide · 7 min
The Ultimate Buyer's Guide: The Best Men's Beach Shorts of 2026
We ranked the top 4 men's beach shorts of 2026 — Krunkie, Fair Harbor, Rhone, and Ten Thousand. The honest, no-mesh-allowed verdict.