Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its guestrooms and public spaces. The work refreshed 159 guestrooms and 10 suites, the lobby and its bar. Seen here is the Bayview king guestroom. (Photo courtesy of Balboa Bay Resort)
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Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its guestrooms and public spaces. The work refreshed 159 guestrooms and 10 suites, the lobby and its bar. Seen here is the Bayview king guestroom. (Photo courtesy of Balboa Bay Resort)
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Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its guestrooms and public spaces.
The work refreshed 159 guestrooms and 10 suites, the lobby and its bar, which reopened with a new name inspired by the founding year of Balboa Bay Club: Bar nineteen48.
The club dates to 1948, when it launched as a private meeting space for boaters and Newport Beach’s social set. It opened to the public 56 years later in 2004.
“The renovation is a milestone in the evolution of Balboa Bay Resort and redefines the arrival, stay, and gathering experience,” Cindy Racco, managing director of the resort and club, said in statement.
A “comprehensive reimagining” was done by DesignAgency using three guiding principles: modern glamor, laid back charm and an evolved haven.
The guestrooms and suites have new furnishings, better lighting and integrated technology. Guests will sleep on Frette bed linens and use Nespresso coffee makers, L’Occitane bath products and Dyson hairdryers in suites.
Bar nineteen48 was inspired by mid-century Southern California’s amber tones and features a mix of classic cocktails and light bites and bar snacks from Executive Chef Diego Bernal.
Silver Shovel contest concludes Nov. 19
The CREDA SoCal UCLA vs. USC Real Estate Challenge culminates Nov. 19 as two university teams reimagine the 30-acre site Civic Center site in Torrance.
The complex includes City Hall, a municipal pool, a cultural arts center, a library and its police department.
The annual challenge pits five-member graduate student teams — one from the Ziman Institute of Real Estate and Urban Economics at UCLA’s Anderson School of Business and the other from the Lusk Center at USC’s Marshall School of Business and Price School of Public Policy — in a contest to design the best use for a parcel of land in Southern California.
The student teams, which are currently tied at 14 wins apiece, are competing for the coveted Silver Shovel.
This year’s honorary coaches are Richard Ziman, co-founder of Rexford Industrial Realty, and Wilbur H. “Wil” Smith III, owner and chief executive of Greenlaw Partners.
Torrance is looking to revitalize the Civic Center by consolidating its public uses and developing the remaining acreage, making it a perfect contest option for CREDA SoCal.
The student teams will present their proposals during an event hosted on UCLA’s campus. For tickets and more information about the CREDA SoCal Real Estate Challenge, go to members.naiopsocal.org and click on events.
CREDA SoCal is an industry association for commercial real estate professionals. It has 1,200 members in Southern California.
- Nathan Holthouser, left, and Ed Hanley with Hanley Investments Group are raising money for the annual Movember campaign that supports men’s health. (Photo courtesy of Hanley Investment Group)
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Nathan Holthouser, left, and Ed Hanley with Hanley Investments Group are raising money for the annual Movember campaign that supports men’s health. (Photo courtesy of Hanley Investment Group)
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Movember mustaches for HIG
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors is once again raising money for its 16th annual Movember campaign.
“Game Time 2026” encourages community members to support the cause that pushes awareness for men’s health issues. The campaign lasts throughout November. HIG has raised more than $429,000 for Movember since 2011. The nonprofit raises money for research, early detection and community programs for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
“I carry this cause close to my heart in memory of my father, who passed away from prostate cancer in 2009,” said Ed Hanley, president of Hanley Investment Group. “His strength continues to inspire our mission. We’re asking people to get in the game for men’s health. Whether you grow a moustache, donate, or help spread awareness, every action matters.”
Movember participants begin clean‑shaven Nov. 1 and spend the month growing and grooming their moustaches. That facial hair effectively becomes a walking, talking billboard for men’s health. Women, known as “Mo Sistas,” also join the effort.
Since its founding in 2003, Movember has raised more than $1.5 billion globally, funding over 1,320 projects across 20 countries.
To donate to Hanley’s Movember efforts, go to its team page at us.movember.com/team/2234814
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