The Newport Journal
Newport, gear, golf, beach — without the filler.
Local field guides, men's style, product technology, golf notes, and practical coastal advice from the Krunkie point of view.
Field Guide · 7 min
Newport Beach Parking Guide: Piers, Lots & Beach Access
A practical, source-linked guide to parking near Newport Pier, Balboa Pier, Corona del Mar and Crystal Cove — including official maps, payment options and the rules worth checking before you go.
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The Tech · 5 min
HydroSilk™ No-Cling: Why Krunkie Ditched Mesh
HydroSilk™ is Krunkie's name for the comfort-first no-cling setup: a loose-fitting nylon inner liner paired with a lightweight, flexible outer short.
Buyer's Guide · 7 min
How to Choose the Best Men's Beach Shorts in 2026
Forget brand-name rankings. The best beach shorts come down to liner comfort, wet cling, inseam, storage, waistband security, and whether you still want them on after swimming.
Style Guide · 6 min
What to Wear in Newport Beach: Men's Style Guide
A practical Newport Beach outfit guide for men: what works from the sand to lunch, dinner, and drinks without packing a second wardrobe.
The Tech · 5 min
No-Mesh Swim Trunks: Loose Liner vs. Compression Liner
Mesh is not the only option anymore. Here is how loose inner shorts and compression liners feel different — and why the choice matters after you get out of the water.
Buyer's Guide · 5 min
Men's Swim Trunk Length: 5-Inch vs. 7-Inch Inseams
Shorter trunks look cleaner and move easier; longer trunks add coverage. Here is how to choose the length that actually fits the way you wear them.
Golf · 6 min
How to Choose a Golf Hat: Water Resistance, UV Protection & Sweatbands
A golf hat should do more than match the polo. These are the performance details that matter over a full round — and the ones you will still appreciate afterward.
Field Guide · 5 min
The Newport Beach Day Packing List: What You Actually Need
A practical coast-day checklist for swimming, walking, eating, staying out late, and not hauling half your house onto the sand.
Buyer's Guide · 6 min
Swim Trunks vs. Hybrid Shorts vs. Gym Shorts: What Is the Difference?
They can look almost identical on a hanger. The difference shows up when you swim, train, carry your phone, or try to wear them for six hours afterward.
Field Guide · 7 min
Best Ice Cream & Late-Night Sweets in Newport Beach
Six Newport Beach stops for ice cream, shakes, candy, donuts, and a late-night Peninsula snack — organized by neighborhood so you can build an easy coastal crawl.
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.