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Newport Beach California.
With its stretches of white sand, beautiful people and great outdoor water sports, this Orange County beach community makes a great California vacation. Whether you’re into sunbathing or shopping, cycling or surfing — this town has it, and more.
I grew up about 7 miles from Newport Beach, so I guess you could say this was my high school hangout. Back then, I spent most of my time at 32nd street and Balboa Fun Zone, but today, let’s explore the city.
Veronica Hill of CaliforniaTravelExpert.com packs her beach bags and hits the boardwalk in search of good food and fun in Newport Beach.
For a vacation just steps from the sand, check into Newport Beach hotels like Doryman’s Inn, Newport Beachwalk Hotel or Balboa Inn, where you can almost taste the saltwater. From here, you can walk to most Newport Beach attractions and restaurants, which makes them handy for tourists.
Many Newport Beach homes are also available as vacation rentals, and some have ocean views! One of the most popular companies for Newport Beach rentals is Burr White, located on Newport Boulevard.
Newport Beach travel is great any time of the year, but the best time to visit is during the summer. You can stroll along the boardwalk, play a game of volleyball on the beach, or body surf The Wedge, a world-famous surfing spot at the end of Balboa Peninsula.
For kinder, gentler water, check out Newport Dunes, where you can go paddle surfing or rent a pedal boat. This is a great place to stay if you have an RV, and cottages are also available overnight.
Nearby, Fashion Island is a great place to go shopping or dining.
On the weekends, you can watch fisherman bring in the catch of the day at Dory Fleet Market along Newport Pier. It’s been here since 1891!
The boats usually arrive between 7 and 9 a.m., when the buying frenzy begins. Seafood lovers line up early to get their hands on fresh fish like sea trout, urchin and live stone crab.
Though seafood is hot, it’s not the only kind of cuisine in town. Newport Beach restaurants range from the elegant 21 Oceanfront, known for its great filet mignon, to the casual Charlie’s Chili, which is famous for its all-day breakfasts and Mexican food.
The historic Crab Cooker is known for its amazing cracked crab served with cheesy potatoes and fisherman’s bread. They’re also famous for their Manhattan clam chowder, passed down through generations. Get here early, as this has been a local’s favorite since 1951.
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April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
@tennisplaya20 Cool …
@tennisplaya20 Cool! You will have a blast. Newport is one of my favorite beaches. Good luck to you!
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Wow, this sounds …
Wow, this sounds great! I’m spending the summer in Newport Beach for an internship and I’m really excited! Sounds like there’s a lot to do!
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
@missravenx
Sounds …
@missravenx
Sounds lovely! I want a house there!
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
My grandmother has …
My grandmother has a house on Balboa Island. When I was a kid I loved visiting her so I could go to the beach. I live too far to visit much now though.
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
The O.C
The O.C
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Nice place to visit …
Nice place to visit,love this place ..
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
@ …
@heartbreakkidsexyboy Ah, shucks. Maybe next time!
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
my skewl went there …
my skewl went there 2day. but i didnt go.
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
yea same as my RL …
yea same as my RL mate Benja i also want to be adopted by someone in Newport Beach, CA, USA.
hehe actually sounds crazy xD
(from the netherlands and 16 years old)
if im not getting adopted i will move to Newport Beach in a few years eventually so cya guys soon there in N.B.
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
My dream is to life …
My dream is to life there, please adop me!!
Is it expensive to live there I mean the house prices ect.
ADOP ME, Im from the Netherlands
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
hehe i was born in …
hehe i was born in hoag hospital and have lived in newport my whole life. i go to newport harbor high school and that show “newport harbor” is so stupid haha it ticks me off. i know i take it for granted, but newport is a lot more than just the peninsula on this show. the best pizza place around is pizza petes and new york style pizza! go there if you ever come and visit!!
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
All that food …
All that food reminds me of how hungry I am
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
ha! dueD there are …
ha! dueD there are so many hot chicks but anyway i live in newport and the wedge is like 20 minutes away AND MY DAD HAS A LAMBORGHINI ! sorry i just wanted to say that
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
I have a separate …
I have a separate video shot at The Wedge if you want to check it out… I’d love to go back when the waves are bigger!
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
The wedge is my fav …
The wedge is my fav thing to do… they are dangerous so watch out. Best chicks in the world! ;D
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
newport harbor is …
newport harbor is one of my favourite shows
i wannna visit caliiiiii
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
where in newport do …
where in newport do u live? I moved form Downey to Colorado, but I have friends I visit in newport beach all the time. We stay on mirmar dr, by the wedge.
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
One of the best …
One of the best decisions I ever made was moving to Cali……………
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
hey! whats the name …
hey! whats the name of the croissant place? where is it? im a croissant freak
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
yeah, they didnt …
yeah, they didnt filmed much?
but i thought this show was just filmed in npb
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Oh, I envy you! …
Oh, I envy you! Newport is great.
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
i love just telling …
i love just telling my mom im going swimming and i go in the back and hop the fence and newport is my backyard!
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Yes, this was the …
Yes, this was the setting for “The OC,” though they didn’t actually film much of it here. Glad you enjoyed the video!
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
i guess newport is …
i guess newport is the citiy where they made the oc. ?!?!
but it looks very cool…
im from germany… like it
April 8th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
during the summer i …
during the summer i would go to newport with my cousin and friends once a week!
its so much fun! the waves are pretty big! me and my cousins go to the wedge part and i got smashed by a wave and couldnt breathe! i thought i was dead for a while! but its an awesome place!(: