Hello Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, and Happy Memorial Day Weekend! 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.

Today’s email is a day late because we gave our writer the day off for Memorial Day, we hope you had a great long weekend.

Apparently there were some big swells on Sunday, we hope no one we know was foolish enough to ignore the flags and send it over the falls. The beach was packed on Monday, marking the definitive beginning of the summer season and the unholy fuster-cluck of a parking situation near any body of water.

In today’s Buzz:

• Newport New Rules: Ebikes Banned on the Sand

• Rye Goods Announces Soft Opening

• Plan Ahead for Father’s day

— Jon Dougher, Publisher, Back Bay Buzz

No More E-Bikes on the Sand: Newport Beach Cracks Down

It’s official: bikes, e-bikes, scooters, pedicabs, and even surreys (what is that) are now banned from the sand in Newport Beach. The City Council unanimously approved the ordinance on May 13 in response to a surge in complaints and safety concerns—particularly as powerful e-bikes (some hitting 28+ mph) have become more common.

While bikes and e-bikes are still allowed on the boardwalk between 36th Street and E Street (at a strict 8 mph limit), the beach itself is off-limits. Officers say riders have been zipping through sand dunes—some of which are protected habitats for endangered birds, butterflies, and lizards.

“Fast bikes, low visibility, and big summer crowds? Not a good combo,” warned NBPD Sgt. Kelley Maslin.

Fines start at $100 for a first offense and climb to $500 for repeat violations. Left your ride fastened to a signpost or chilling at the beach? The city can now impound it as abandoned property and auction it off after 90 days.

Locals seem on board with the new rules. “I’ve seen progress,” said resident Adam Leverenz. “Teens doing wheelies past speed limit signs are now getting stopped by officers.”

Rye Goods Announces Soft Opening for Costa Mesa Location

Wow, that was fast. We first reported on the impending completion of Rye Good’s Costa Mesa location 2 weeks ago, and now they officially have a date for the soft opening. For those of you who missed it: the CM location on 17th street will replace their Lido location and have a full wine bar and eating area. If any one of you cool kids have an extra press pass for the soft-launch, speak up.

THIS WEEK:

• Trivia Night - Crackshack - Thu 5/29 6:30pm - Info

• Community Dinner - The Camp - Thu 5/29 6-9pm - Tickets

UPCOMING:

• Trivia Night @ Wild Goose Tavern - Every Wednesday 7pm - Directions

• Newport Beach Jazz Festival - Hyatt Regency NB - May 30th -Jun 1st 11am-11pm - Tickets

• 626 Night Market - OC Fairgrounds - May 30-Jun 1 4pm-11pm - Tickets

• Balboa Island Parade - Balboa Island - Sun 6/1 11am - Info

• Newport Beach TV Fest - Jun 5-8 - Info

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

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

• 🍕 Half-Off Pizzas - Stag Bar - Every Tuesday - Dine-in Only - Info

Tuesday
60🌡️ 67 I ⛅️ I 14% Rain I 🌬️ ⬆️ S 10mph

Wednesday
61🌡️ 67 I 🌥️ I 6% Rain I 🌬️ ↗️ SSW 12mph

Thursday
61🌡️ 69 I ☀️ I 5% Rain I 🌬️ ↗️ SSW 9mph

🌊 Water temp = 65º
Suit Rec: Summer Suit

📢 Avilas Newport Beach Kids Zone is Open!
“A fun, beachy space where your little groms can play while you kick back with good food, cold drinks, and uninterrupted adult conversation. Come check it out—because parents deserve a break too.”

This Week:

• Outer Space Celebration at Newport Beach Central Library
  Tuesday, 27 May

  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Info

• Tuesday Night Dance at Segerstrom for the Arts
  Tuesday, 27 May

  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  Info

• DIY Ring Toss at Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
  Wednesday, 28 May
  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Info

• Little Lido Storytime at Lido Village Books
  Thursday, 29 May

  10:00 am - 10:45 am
  RSVP

• Farmers Market + Kids Eat Free + Free Farm in Costa Mesa
  Thursday, 29 May

  9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  Info
  

• Newport Dunes Outdoor Summer Movies (Free Except for Parking)
  Friday, 30 May

  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  Info

PLAN AHEAD:

• Reptile Show at OC Fair and Event Center
  Saturday, 31 May
  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  Info

• OC Fair Hiring Event 🍊 
  Perfect for students or recent grads! - Sat 5/31 - Info

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

• PlayPie Coming Soon to Irvine - Info

Tuesday

• Caitlin Cannon with special guest Jack McKeon
  Campus JAX - 6pm
  Tickets

Thursday

• Live Music on the Lido Deck: David Rosales
  Lido Village - 12:00 PM 3:00 PM

• Alex Robinson
  Campus JAX – 7:00 PM – Tickets

• Out Of Control Army & La Pobreska
  The Wayfarer – 8:00 PM – Tickets

• Black Star Meadow
  Tiki Bar – 7:00 PM – Tickets

🎵 PLAN AHEAD:

• Mater Dei Choir Spring Concert - Seagerstrom - Tues 5/27 6:30 PM - Tickets

• Grateful Dead tribute band - Tiki Bar - Fri 5/30 7pm - Tickets

• 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 had an unfortunate BBQ incident.

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