Boating, bays, museums, art, shopping and dining are several of Newport
Beach's top things to check out. Attractions - Two large pier structures
and around a dozen smaller fishing piers provide fishing, dining and great
sight-seeing opportunities in Newport Beach.
Newport Pier is the first pier you
pass when driving on the peninsula. Further down Newport Blvd. you pass by the
Balboa Pier, across the street on
Main looking to the Pacific Ocean on one side, and Balboa Pavilion on the other.
Dining - The
original Ruby's Diner was launched in
Newport Beach. Now there are several in the
city, but a favorite location with Pacific
Ocean views rolls back the clock to the
formation of the popular chain restaurant,
Ruby's.
Events - Newport Beach Christmas Boat
Parade is over 100 years old, 4th of July is
a festive event that closes the streets of
the Balboa Peninsula, Taste of Newport at
Fashion Island draws thousands of visitors
to dine and listen to music, and numerous
fun events are hosted throughout the
seasons.
Festivals - Christmas Boat Parade
Festival is the oldest annual event, while
the Newport to Ensenada Boat Race is a
popular event to watch. Do you get the idea
that Newport Beach loves its harbor? It is
true!
Shopping - Premier outdoor shopping
center Fashion Island is the most beautiful
major shopping center on the coast. Rivaling
it for charm is the Balboa Island Marine
Avenue shopping district. Both provide
enjoyable entertainment and great shopping.
Fashion Island Shopping Mall features stunning ocean views from atop a hill
overlooking the Pacific Coast and Newport Harbor. A special sculpture by Aris
Demetrios, Skydivers,
can be seen in the Atrium Courtyard.
Sports -
Newport Sports Museum
includes one of the largest, private sports collections to enjoy, directly
across the street from Fashion Island.
Vacations - There's no doubt that Newport
Beach ranks as one of California's top
vacation destinations. Burr White Realty
handles hundreds of vacation rental homes on
the sand and on the coast. Hotels in the
Newport Beach range from budget Best Western
to luxury Newport Coast Marriott and totally
upscale Pelican Cove, where nightly rates
begins at around $699/night.
