Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is honoring the 2013 Newport Beach Citizen of the Year, on November 15, 2013.  The Balboa Bay Resort will host this dinner-dance evening event.  The 2013 Newport Beach Citizen of the Year is Jean Watt. Jean Watt has been instrumental in bringing environmental issues to the forefront in Newport Beach, heading up (SPON) Stop Polluting Our Newport.  The evening will include butler passed hors d’oeuvres, a three course dinner with wine, no-host cocktail bar and live entertainment and dancing.  Cocktails begin at 6pm and dinner and dancing begins at 7pm.  The event is $125 per person or a table of ten is $1,250. For reservations, see the chamber website: https://www.newportbeach.com/calendar/view_event.asp?CalendarID=1161.

Pelican Hill is a prestigious area in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach.  Pelican Hill is home to the world class Pelican Hill Resort, Spa and Golf Course.  The home 10 Skycrest, Newport Coast, will not disappoint.  Located in the Pelican Crest neighborhood, this 6 bedroom, 9 bathroom home is one of the finest ocean view homes available.  This custom built residence has an exceptionally large one acre lot, with a prime hilltop location, for the very best views.  The views include the Pacific Ocean, whitewater, Catalina Island, Palos Verde, city night lights and spectacular sunsets.  The one acre property is home to Mediterranean gardens, walled gardens, a colonnade of Italian Cypress, olive trees, citrus trees and roses. The home is a marvel both inside and out. Pelican Crest is one of five communities in Pelican Hill. Residents are just minutes to the beach, shopping and dining throughout the area.