Newport Beach Area Info
"Newport Beach is one of the best places to live in the world. Living here is like living on a vacation. Everyone else has to drive or even fly to enjoy the climate and attractions of Newport Beach. Living in Newport you are a short drive to theme parks such as Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. You also can catch a Angel, Dodger, Kings or Ducks game. Fashion Island and Balboa Island are enthusiastic and enjoyable places that have many different shops and restaurants. The FUNZONE is enhanced by its carnival type scenery where You can enjoy a ferry ride to Balboa Island. Be sure to get yourself a famous balboa bar while down there. Living in Newport Beach you will always find something to do." -Jack
Located on the coast in the center of Orange County, the city of Newport Beach has exceptional shopping facilities and a vibrant business community. It is home to Newport Bay which houses more than 9,000 boats of all types within the 21-square-mile harbor area. Between the bay area and the city’s eight miles of beach, Newport Beach offers outstanding fishing, swimming, surfing, and a multitude of aquatic sports activities.
Other attractions in the city include the Orange County Museum of Art, Balboa Peninsula (featuring body-boarding hot-spot The Wedge) and Corona del Mar State Beach.
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Events,Attractions & Shopping
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- Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade
- Tree Lighting Ceremonies
- Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race
- Newport Beach Film Festival
- Whale Watching
- Fireworks Show at Newport Dunes (July 4th)
- Annual Taste of Newport
- Annual Sandcastle Contest
- Balboa Fun Zone
- Balboa Island Ferry
- Balboa Island Museum
- Balboa Pavilion
- Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA)
- Fashion Island (Shopping)
- Lido Marine Village (Shopping)
O.C. Entertainment & Theme Parks
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- Anaheim Angels
- Anaheim Ducks
- Los Angeles Galaxy
- Disneyland
- Disney's California Adventure
- Knott's Berry Farm
