Herbert was haunted by the specter of unstoppable dunes. In Dune, he imagined a desert that swallowed an entire planet—an ...

New food proprietors on all three floors of the Dunes Pavilion provide beachgoers with exciting new options, like lobster ...

Last Updated on May 21, 2025 by Kristina The Newport Beach City Council in California has approved a ban on e-bikes, scooters, and other vehicles from the sand at the city’s beaches.

Officers have observed more people riding e-bikes, some of which can reach speeds of 28 mph, on the sand. Some have been riding through sand dunes marked as environmentally sensitive habitats.

Viper Fin creator Fred Simpson sitting on the sand near the Wedge, a place he bodysurfed since the mid-60s. Simpson died at age 86 on Jan. 21, 2025. (File photo by Rose Palmisano / SCNG) ...

In an old coastal town like Newport you expect a salty bayfront and quaint hotels. But by strolling a three-mile loop you’ll also find that Newport has a surprisingly quiet beach, sand dunes, lots of ...

The Flagler Beach Police Department is asking people to stay away from the sand dunes after a report of damage in the area of A1A and N. 22nd St.

The Californian 'slammer' The Wedge is a notorious surf spot located southeast of Newport Beach, California. It is known for its large waves, making it popular amongst surfers.

Workers build a berm near the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach, CA on Friday, August 18, 2023. Cities along the coast were preparing for potential high surf as the effects of Hurricane Hilary move north.

It's the Newport Dunes Inflatable Water Park, which is, yes, located at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, one of the region's most venerable family go-tos for warm-weather good-timing.

Ranking of the top 14 things to do in Newport Beach. Travelers favorites include #1 Corona Del Mar State Beach, #2 The Wedge and more.

Despite the advisory, many experienced surfers showed up at The Wedge, a popular spot for catching large waves in Newport Beach. There were even more people on the sand who turned out to simply ...