

The most ambitious cyclists can travel all the way from Irvine on the 22-mile-long Mountains to Sea Trail. The conservancy offers two-hour guided kayaking tours through the heart of the bay’s ecological reserve every weekend morning year-round for $25.īut nature-lovers can also explore the reserve on foot or bike along the 10.5-mile Back Bay Loop Trail, with scenic stops at Newport Dunes, Upper Castaways Park, Back Bay Lookout and Big Canyon Inlet. “My favorite way to see them is on a kayak, because it’s like you’re in a zoo with no walls separating you from the wildlife,” says Heather Cieslak, operations director for the Newport Bay Conservancy. During winter migration, which starts in September and peaks in October and November, more than 30,000 birds at a time may fill the skies over the bay on their way south from their Arctic breeding grounds. The Back Bay is renowned as one of the finest bird-watching sites in North America, a “hot spot” for a rich diversity of species. But it’s most famous for the birds – and fall is the best time to see them. Upper Newport Bay, which locals call “the Back Bay,” is a natural wonder, with 15 million-year-old bluffs overlooking one of California’s largest and wildest estuaries. Kayak one of California’s largest estuaries The coastal views and refreshing breeze mean you can feel as good as you look.Ģ. John, Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus and new emerging brands like Vuori, Alo Yoga and TravisMathew Experience. You can indulge your StyleWeek inspiration at Fashion Island’s 150 carefully curated stores, featuring premier brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, St. They and other style thought leaders will help shoppers navigate our ever-shifting dress codes. This year’s panelists include models-turned-entrepreneurs Jasmine Tookes and Josephine Skriver, co-founders of the athleisure brand Joja.
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The event features a runway show, in-store parties and free fitness classes. The highlight event of the season is Orange County’s premier fashion and beauty event, StyleWeek OC, at Fashion Island from September 14 to 18.

You’re going to see pinks of every shade, greens, oranges and yellows – even with traditional fall layering.” “This season will keep building on a post-pandemic mindset of mood-boosting behaviors, including wearing bright-colored clothing. “What I am most excited about for the fall is all the vivid, bold colors,” says Sara Aplanalp, Fashion Island’s personal shopper and lead stylist. The weeks before the holiday rush offer a more relaxed occasion to reinvigorate your wardrobe with a trip to Fashion Island, Orange County’s alfresco seaside showcase for world-class style. The following tips will help you discover and explore 10 particularly lovely spots on a coast that may be Southern California’s answer to the Riviera.ġ. Proximity to the Pacific is part of the allure of Irvine, a master-planned community that is only minutes from miles of beaches, a five-star resort and Michelin-rated restaurants. The crowds have dispersed, and the ocean – like the place – is the perfect temperature. September is a magical time for Irvine residents to visit our local coast. Irvine’s own Riviera Click to view Irvine’s Coastal Connection guide. Share via Email: Irvine’s own Riviera Share via Twitter: Irvine’s own Riviera Share via LinkedIn: Irvine’s own Riviera Share via Facebook: Irvine’s own Riviera
