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Hello Back Bay Beaus, happy Friday!

If you are new here, The Back Bay Buzz is dedicated to bringing you just the right amount of news and events for locals of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. No crime, politics, spam or boring stuff.

Did we survive the monsoon? All the Dad’s collectively stood by the window watching the rain muttering “we needed this”. There is still time to book Father’s Day lunch if you book like, right now. We are in for a “partly cloudy” weekend with a side of muggy, but don’t let that keep you from getting out and about this weekend as the marine layer will burn off around noon and stay off for a few hours. There is lots to do:

In today’s Buzz:

• Is a wave pool coming to Newport Beach?

• Father’s Day Outing Ideas

• Today is National Donut Day

• Kids Eat Free Locations in CM

— Jon Dougher, Publisher, Back Bay Buzz

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Proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park Could Bring Machine-Made Waves to Newport Beach

Praying for surf may be a thing of the past: Developers have unveiled detailed plans for Snug Harbor Surf Park, a recreation complex proposed for the Newport Beach Golf Course, just off the 73 and 55 freeways. If approved, it would be Orange County’s first-ever wave pool, opening as early as spring 2028.

The project includes a 5-acre surf lagoon, capable of generating up to 1,000 programmable waves per hour—ranging from gentle rollers for beginners to 8-foot barrels for seasoned surfers. The site would also feature warming pools, a spa, outdoor seating, a three-story clubhouse, and on-site athlete lodging.

Don’t ditch your clubs just yet: the project would retain much of the existing golf course, preserving holes both north of Irvine Avenue and south of Mesa Drive, and connecting them with a cart path. A starter shack and underground golf cart storage are also planned.

Snug Harbor’s name nods to a beloved local bar from the 1950s near the old cannery, reflecting the developers’ aim to blend innovation with Old Newport nostalgia.

The Newport Beach Planning Commission will hold a study session on June 19 at 6 p.m., with public comments on the environmental impact report accepted through July 7. A formal vote could come later this year. No City Council approval is required unless appealed.

We don’t know about you, but for now we will stick to the free wave pool down the street.

Father’s Day Outing Ideas 🌊 

Need some inspiration for taking pops out for his big day? Below are some of our aquatic themed suggestions for getting the old boy out of his comfort zone this Father’s day. Who doesn’t want to see dad fall off a paddleboard? Click here for the running list.

—WHAT TO DO—

• Today (Friday 6/6) is National Donut Day: Get a Free(ish) Donut
  Click here for full list of participating donutteries (donuterias?)

  • Sidecar has something characteristically extravagant planned, first 50 guests get free merch

• 626 Night Market - OC Fairgrounds - June 6-8 - Tickets

• Cheer on the Scenic 5k + 2mi Fun Walk - CDM - Sat 6/7 - 6am-9am - Info

• Maker's Hive Market - The Camp - Sat 6/7 11am-4pm - Info

• Live Music @ Salty Bear 🍺 Victoria Bailey sings Country, Roots and Folk with a full band - Sat 6/7 4pm-7pm - Info

• Farmers Market - Corona Del Mar - Saturdays 9am-1pm - Info

• Get Lost on Goose Island - Wild Goose Tavern - Sun 6/8
  Drink Specials, Tiki Themed Cocktails, Pig Roast, Hula Girls, LIMBO(!) - Info

UPCOMING:

• Watch the US Open - Stag Bar (NB) - 6/12-6/15 - Info

• Free Country Music Show @ Wayfarer (CM) 🤠 - Thu 6/12 7:45pm - Info

• Wooden Boat Festival - Balboa Yacht Club - Jun 13-14th - Info

• Headshot Happy Hour - Spark Studios - Wed 6/18-17 4pm - Info

• Pour Your Own Candle Workshop - Semi Tropic Wines (free glass of wine included 🍷 )- Wed 6/18 6pm-9pm - Info

• 3rd Thursdays CDM - Thurs 6/19 5-8pm
  Live music, good eats, community, and those golden-hour strolls that just hit different. 🌙🎶 - Info

• Calling All Artists 🎨 : Apply to Costa Mesa’s annual juried art exhibition - Deadline: July 28th - Info

• Fun Run 5k 🏃 - OC Fairgrounds - Aug 10th 8am - Register

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
62🌡️ 70 I 🌤️ I 7% Rain I 🌬️ ↗️ WSW 11mph

🌊 Water temp = 65º
Suit Rec: Summer Suit

This Weekend:

• Bubble-tastic Show At Newport Mariners Library
  Saturday, 07 June

  11:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Info

• Bluey Meet & Greet at Mess Hall Tustin
  (We know Tustin is not technically “Back Bay” but who doesn’t like Bluey??)
  Saturday, 07 June

  11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  Info

• Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library Book Sale - Fri 6/6 12pm-4pm, Sat 6/7 9am-2pm - Info

• Stories by the Stream - ENC (NB) - Sun 6/8 10:30-11:30am - Info

PLAN AHEAD

• Trash Truck Storytime at Costa Mesa Mesa Verde Library
  Tuesday, 10 June

  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Info

• World Play Day Planet Lego Build at the LEGO Store South Coast Plaza (Register!)
  Wednesday, 11 June

  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  Info

• Seaside Kids Concert with Zach Churchill at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach
  Thursday, 12 June

  10:30 am - 11:15 am

• Wild Tales Storytime, Hike, and Craft in Newport Beach (RSVP!)
  Friday, 13 June

  10:00 am - 11:00 am
  RSVP

• OCME Free Train Rides in Costa Mesa
  Saturday, 21 June

  10:00 am - 3:30 pm
  Info

• Down to A Science Camp 🌿 🔬- June 23rd-August 22 - Info

This Weekend:

🎶 Costa Mesa

• Turbulence – The Wayfarer – Friday, June 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Supersonic LA (Oasis Tribute Band) – The Harp Inn – Friday, June 6, 2025, 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM

• The Darryls – The Harp Inn – Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM 

• Watson Moon – Tiki Bar – Friday, June 6, 2025, 7:00 PM 

• The Rum Runners – Tiki Bar – Sunday, June 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

• Art of Flamenco Dinner Show – Cafe Sevilla – Saturday, June 7, 2025, 7:00 PM 

🎶 Newport Beach

• The Wilburys Super Group Tribute Band – Campus JAX – Friday, June 6, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM 

• Alex Maes – Lido Marina Village – Saturday, June 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – More Info

🎵 ⏩️ PLAN AHEAD:

• Jimmys Buffet - The Hangar (OC FAIR) - July 20th 7:15 - Tickets

• Fitz and The Tantrums + Aloe Blacc - Pacific Ampitheater - July 25th - 6:30pm - Tickets

• Ellis Bullard - Wayfarer Fri 7/18 7pm - Info

• BECK - Pacific Ampitheatre - Wed 7/30 7:30pm - Tickets

Thanks! Please ignore any typos, our editor blacked out attempting a headstand during paddleboard yoga.

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