Newport Beach Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Travelers flock to Newport Beach, one of Southern California's most affluent communities, in order to experience its first-class shopping, see its gigantic mansions, walk along picturesque piers, and to explore the city's collection of beautiful beaches. The center of activity in Newport Beach is the city's beautiful harbor, where nearly 10,000 pleasure crafts are docked, making it one of the largest boat marinas in the United States. Just across the bay from Newport Beach, the island of Balboa provides a quiet reprieve from the malls and Mercedes of the mainland, and while there's a bridge that connects the two nowadays, many opt to take the ferry before cruising the boutiques and restaurants … Read more > Travelers flock to Newport Beach, one of Southern California's most affluent communities, in order to experience its first-class shopping, see its gigantic mansions, walk along picturesque piers, and to explore the city's collection of beautiful beaches. The center of activity in Newport Beach is the city's beautiful harbor, where nearly 10,000 pleasure crafts are docked, making it one of the largest boat marinas in the United States. Just across the bay from Newport Beach, the island of Balboa provides a quiet reprieve from the malls and Mercedes of the mainland, and while there's a bridge that connects the two nowadays, many opt to take the ferry before cruising the boutiques and restaurants on Marine Avenue. Whatever you do, be sure to save some room for Balboa's very own dessert creation, the Balboa Bar, or one of the island's iconic frozen bananas. Many people may associate the sunny beaches of Southern California with surfing, but in Newport, thrill seekers leave the surfboards at home to experience one of the most legendary bodyboarding spots in the world, simply known as "The Wedge." With such well-to-do residents, you can be sure that there are plenty of cultural attractions as well, whether you're taking in some art at the Orange County Museum of Art, wine tasting at the Wine Lab or strolling the grounds of the Sherman Library & Gardens. No matter how you plan to explore this luxurious seaside getaway, just be sure to remember to pack your sunscreen so you can fully take advantage of Newport Beach's year-round, summer-like weather.

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Top Newport Beach Hotels

Fairmont Newport Beach

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4500 MACARTHUR BLVD, Newport Beach, California

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

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1107 JAMBOREE RD, Newport Beach, California

The Spa at the Island Hotel

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Avalon-Newport Beach Fry, Newport Beach, California

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Top Newport Beach Things To Do

Balboa Fun Zone

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600 E Bay Ave, Newport Beach, California

Newport Pier

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1 Newport Pier, Newport Beach, California

ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum

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151 East Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California

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Top Newport Beach Restaurants

Newport Pier

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1 Newport Pier, Newport Beach, California

Crab Cooker

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2200 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, California

Kitayama

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101 Bayview Pl, Newport Beach, California

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Local Area Map: Newport Beach, California

Nearby Locations	Distance
1. Los Angeles	32 mi
2. Long Beach	15 mi
3. Anaheim	12 mi
4. Irvine	4 mi
5. Santa Ana	7 mi
6. Santa Monica	40 mi
7. Pasadena	36 mi
8. Costa Mesa	2 mi
9. Riverside	35 mi