Newport Beach
California

You'll find a coastal fantasy-land in Newport Beach California! If I won the lottery, this would definitely be one of my top 2 places to live in California. Its clean, its fresh and there is so much going on here. Vacationing in Newport Beach is a blast, you can spoil yourself with fine dining, water sports, luxury shopping and pristine beaches.

Beaches include:

Santa Ana River County Beach
Newport Beach
Municipal Beach
Balboa Beach
The Wedge

Bayside Drive County Beach
China Cove Beach
Rocky Point
Corona del Mar State Beach
Little Corona del Mar Beach

Places to stay

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Things to do in Newport Beach

Explore new adventures and family fun activities like arcade games a Ferris wheel at the Balboa Fun Zone on the Balboa Peninsula, enjoy nightlife, water sports and restaurants.

Get your shopping on at Fashion Island, a premier fine dining and shopping destination overlooking the ocean.

Wander through a historic fishing village at Cannery Village where you'll find waterfront shops and restaurants.

For naturalists and active enthusiasts, visit the serene coastal wetlands of the Back Bay.

Corona del Mar is a quaint area with fine dining, chic shops and expansive ocean views.

With long stretches of trails, bike routes and boardwalks, there are numerous paths for an active community of Segway riders, cyclists, runners and walkers. A lot of people-watching going on here too!

Just get yourself to Newport Beach and I promise you won't be bored! Here's even more fun things to do!