Some may not realize just how short of a drive Newport Beach is to surrounding cities, but an escape to this resort town can make you feel like you are world’s away. Referred to as the "Hamptons of Hollywood" by AAA Car & Travel Magazine, this upscale beach town still remains as an undiscovered jewel waiting to be found.

From Los Angeles (50 miles) – Take the 5 or 405 freeways south to the 55 freeway south towards Newport Beach. Take the 55 freeway all the way down until the freeway ends. Keep going straight ahead on Balboa Blvd. and you’ll reach Balboa Peninsula. Or watch for the signs that lead to Pacific Coast Highway and that will take you to the neighborhoods of Corona Del Mar, Balboa Island and Newport Coast.

From San Diego (85 miles) – Take the 5 freeway north to the 405 freeway north. Take the 55 freeway south towards Newport Beach until the freeway ends. Keep ahead straight on Balboa Blvd. and you’ll reach Balboa Peninsula. Or watch for the signs that lead to Pacific Coast Highway and that will take you to the neighborhoods of Corona Del Mar, Balboa Island and Newport Coast.

From Inland Empire (Temecula, Riverside, San Bernardino) – Take the 15 freeway north to the 91 freeway west. Keep left towards the 55 freeway south towards Newport Beach until the freeway ends. Keep ahead straight on Balboa Blvd. and you’ll reach Balboa Peninsula. Or watch for the signs that lead to Pacific Coast Highway and that will take you to the neighborhoods of Corona Del Mar, Balboa Island and Newport Coast.

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