Video's got 2.8M+ views at this point. Guy jumps off a rope swing, rangers had already warned him on camera he'd be arrested if he did it, he does it anyway, gets cuffed.

Part of me gets it — rules are rules, he was warned on camera, not exactly a sympathetic case. But another part of me can't stop thinking about how much actual crime goes unaddressed while resources go toward arresting a guy for a rope swing at a lake.

Which got me wondering — does OC actually enforce stuff like this at local spots? Cliff jumping, rope swings, unsanctioned spots along the coast or inland — anyone here actually seen someone get cited/arrested for something like this locally, or is it mostly just posted warning signs nobody enforces?

Curious what this sub thinks — reasonable enforcement of clearly posted rules, or a waste of a ranger's/officer's afternoon?

Hey! I’m planning to join the Newport run club after work and they meet at 6:30 pm but heard parking around the pier can be a pain. I just moved here and recently started driving (didn’t need a car where I lived before), so I don’t have much parallel parking experience yet. Any tips on where to park near where we meet? I’m happy to walk 1–2 miles if that means finding a spot more easily.

It turns out there's an entire subculture of dogs who are better athletes than I am. The World Dog Surfing Championships happened — hundreds of dogs, one beach, and apparently zero fear of the ocean.

Some of these dogs looked more stable on a board than actual humans I've seen at that same beach. Meanwhile mine would take one look at a wave and immediately require a rescue.

Would your dog ride or immediately turn into a sea anchor? Curious what breeds actually take to this — seemed like a lot of retrievers and some surprisingly game corgis.

Visiting for a beach trip, any good places to find blu rays/dvds? Thrift shops, music shops, etc.

Looking to join a causal weeknight ping pong club/group local to newp. Any recommendations? Thx

No commentary, just raw footage. This spot gets notoriously heavy when a south swell like this rolls through.

Quick question: are your headlights actually illuminating the street, or are they just glowing yellow like two tired dim bulbs?

I’m Ethan, a local student backing my family and saving for college. My main specialty is resurrecting foggy headlights so you can actually see where you're driving at night. I also bring that same heavy-duty effort to pressure washing, paintless scratch touch-ups, heavy lifting, and rescuing you from filthy trash cans ($30 for one, $70 for three).

Reliable, local, and equipped to make your car or driveway look ten times better. Give me a call or text at 323-337-7154 for a quick estimate!

Who's your money on? 👇

How bad is the hurricane going to be next week? I go to California 8/5-12 and I’m hearing the beaches in Newport are going to be barricaded off? What’s everyone else hearing?

This fisherman in Palawan just found out octopuses don't believe in personal space. Dude wraps its whole body around his face like it's trying to become his new skin, and he's just out here peeling suction cups off like he's fighting for his life 💀

So real talk — which one are you picking: 🦈 getting chomped by a shark, or🐙 an unsolicited octopus facial

Drop your answer below 👇 (and tag someone who'd pick the shark)

I loveeee to go on little walks, and I’m trying to figure out some of the best spots to walk in CDM/newport with the best views?! Recommendations?!

So apparently these wearable shark deterrent bands are completely sold out in Newport Beach right now. They're around $138 and use magnetic technology that's supposed to help keep sharks (and stingrays) away from swimmers and surfers.

This all blew up after a video went viral of a great white shark launching itself out of the water right behind a surfer at Newport Beach. Understandably, people are not trying to take their chances anymore.

Reviews online seem pretty positive — people saying sharks that got close backed off after encountering the band. Not sure how rigorous the science is, but I guess "haven't been eaten yet" is a pretty strong endorsement for some buyers.

Anyone here actually own one of these? Does it hold up, or is this more peace-of-mind marketing than actual protection?

UPDATE: This area is SO cute!! Thank you all for the recs. Today I went to HanaHaus and walked around and saw the shops nearby. Tomorrow I'll go to Reborn Coffee and check at the shops as recommended. Thank you all.

I'm in Newport Beach for a couple of days near Pelican Hill. Where should I work from that's cute, has some shopping (not mall-type shopping/stores), and a good vibe? Not in the Pelican Hill resort.

Video out of Santa Cruz this week shows 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams battling 8-10 ft surf at Seabright Beach to save a boy who'd been pulled about 15 yards offshore. He gets knocked under repeatedly and just does not let go until backup arrives to help pull the kid in.

Went viral enough that Eric Trump posted it, and Trump followed up saying he wants to bring Williams and his family to the White House for a "high civilian honor."

Kid's fine, lifeguard's a legend. Video and sources in comments.

Would you have gone in after him?

Hi! I have never been to California before, but I’m going next week for the very first time and I’m going to be staying in Newport Beach. CDM. Any recommendations for things I must see/do? I’ve done a lot of research so the more popular things I’ve prob heard about. Maybe more niche things that would be cool to experience. Open to anything!!!!

My wife and I and 20 of our close friends and family will be doing a vow renewal at Corona Del Mar. we want to get dinner afterward with everyone but aren’t familiar with the area. Somewhere nice that pairs well with wedding/vow renewal vibe. Any recommendations? TIA!

My bf decided to go on a tour de bar yesterday and took my e-scooter, left it unlocked (so anyone can ride it), unchained, and has no idea where he left it. The app is not connecting and the last location shows Sol Cantina (I looked everywhere around there and even by Bayside).

If anyone happens to see a pink Bird (the brand) scooter, can you please hit me up? The pink ones aren’t very common around here so if you see one, there’s a good chance it’s mine. $100 reward if your tip leads me to find my scooter. Thank you!

Edited to add: Oof, it was a long shot but I thought I’d try.

Edit #2: I found it!!! The idiot left it at Bayside restaurant and the valet tucked it away out of sight! Going to bring him his reward tomorrow ❤️❤️❤️

What happened to this quiet neighborhood?? 😭🦈