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Top 10 Things To Do in Newport Beach

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Top 10 Things To Do in Newport Beach

Newport Beach welcomes you to explore our distinct neighborhoods and take in the sights and sounds offered in this quintessential Southern California coastal getaway.

  1. Surf & Sand - Discover one of the "Cleanest Beaches in the US" by taking a dip in many of our pristine beaches, including Corona del Mar State Beach or give your body, boogie or surf board a go at "The Wedge," Newport's most famous bodysurfing spot.
  2. Dock & Dine - In Newport Beach, it's not just about what you dine on but the way you dine! Rent an easy-to-operate electric Duffy boat and drive up and down Newport Harbor, many restaurants along Newport Harbor that offer dock slip parking.
  3. Shop!  Enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific while shopping at Fashion Island, an outdoor mecca filled with over 200 specialty shops and chic boutiques. Or opt for vintage couture and specialty items along quaint storefronts in Corona del Mar, one of Newport's most vibrant districts.
  4. Nature & Adventure await!  Whether in the ocean, bay or hills, Newport's majestic and sometimes rugged landscape affords you the opportunity to hike, bike, swim, surf, and sail or just be a spectator to some of the most beautiful surroundings in California.
  5. Cool off with a Balboa Bar - The famous ice cream bar treat was birthed right here in Newport Beach's Balboa Island. Savour this creamy vanilla ice cream bar dipped in decadent chocolate and covered with your choice of topping along Balboa Island's Marine Street, a charming "Main Street USA" ambiance will surround you or walk along the bay front and watch sailboats gently pass by.
  6. Whale-watch off Newport Coast - Be a spectator to the annual blue whale migration which has these majestic mammals skimming the pristine coast at summer time.
  7. Traverse Newport Beach. Whether on a Segway, Vespa or convertible car, drive down the iconic Pacific Coast Highway or discover Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula, with a must-do transfer via the historic Auto Ferry.
  8. Historic & Famous Newport - Download your copy of the ‘The OC' map to experience some of the locations inspiring this hit TV series, or learn why Newport has always been the home away from home to celebrities and historical figures such as American Western actor John Wayne or child star Shirley Temple.
  9. Savor Seafood - Pay a visit to the Crab Cooker, The Cannery or Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom, home of the historic Balboa Pavilion (or a wide array of casual and fine dining establishments) which offer the freshest Pacific-caught seafood.
  10. Fool Around at the Fun Zone - For classic seaside amusement, family fun and vintage Americana charm, don't miss the Fun Zone, including the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum.

About Newport Beach
Known for its picturesque views of the Pacific and one of the world's largest small yacht harbors, Newport Beach is a chic seaside community located on southern California's Orange County coastline between Los Angeles and San Diego.  The city is acclaimed for its beaches, mild year-round weather, boating/yachting community, sophisticated atmosphere, international film festival, three annual epicurean festivals and the oldest holiday boat parade in the nation.  Newport Beach was named "One of the top ten resort towns in the U.S" by AOL Travel in 2008.  For additional travel information, please contact Visit Newport Beach Inc. by clicking on www.visitnewportbeach.com or calling (800) 94-COAST.

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