The Opulist Guide to Newport Beach, CA 📷
Founder Sara Bacon's beautiful beachy faves in Southern California.
You might not know this, but there’s a vibe concierge who can tell you the most beautiful places to stay, eat, and drink wherever you go.
Meet Sara Bacon, founder of Opulist, the design-forward site and Insta feed spotlighting some of the most beautifully designed places in hospitality. Based in Newport Beach, CA, Bacon’s drool worthy database features aesthetically appealing destinations that have been scouted and vetted with gorgeous photos and easily searched by location.
With curated lists like “Beautiful Places to Work Remotely in Boise, ID,” Opulist is for anyone who immediately chooses “images” in their Google search for dinner so they can scope the vibe, who plans trips around the hotel they’ve had pinned to their vision board for years, who mostly cares more about ambiance than food.
So who better to share some of the most alluring spots to stay, eat, and drink in her dreamy hometown of Newport Beach, CA?
Where To Stay
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Pendry Newport Beach
Close to shopping at Fashion Island, complete with ocean views.
Book here, rates from $400.
Lido House Hotel
Perfect summer vacation vibes.
Book here, rates from $475.
Pelican Hill
Luxury getaway complete with a fabulous spa and the most opulent circular pool you’ve likely ever seen.
Book here, rates from $675.
Hotel Joaquin
Just south in Laguna Beach and the most charming, well-designed boutique hotel.
Book here, rates from $375.
Where To Eat & Drink:
CDM Restaurant
Great for for a cozy, chic date night.
RH Ocean Grill
Love this for a fancy lunch with the girls and some of the best views in Newport
“A” Restaurant
For the perfect old school steak house and a good martini vibes.
Viamara at The Elwood Club
It feels like you’re on vacation in the South of France.
Nobu
Sushi on the water after an afternoon of strolling Lido Marina Village.
What To Pack
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Let Me Be Sparkly Swing Tank Top
Combining feminine details with timeless silhouettes, this sandy, sparkly tang is crafted from the finest of fabrics and embellished with handcrafted beadwork and embroidery.
By Anthropologie The Tilda Maxi Slip Skirt
A slip skirt in the truest sense, the on-trend Tilda keeps it simply chic with a French-inspired bias-cut design that makes it drape and move just so.
Tan Linen Carla Blazer
Look sophisticated and chic in this summer linen blazer. The softer, feminine shape is an elevated take on the timeless style staple.
Cult Gaia Sand Degrade Galleria Clutch
A clutch that does the talking. With its sculpted, raised edges and, abstract acrylic finish, this rectangular Galleria clutch is all about making a subtle-yet-striking statement.
Jeffrey Campbell Shell Shocked Kitten Heels
From day to night, these kitten heels add a chic summery touch to any ‘fit with faux shell-adorned uppers and a sharp square toe. *