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 About
Newport Beach
Incorporated in 1906, the city of Newport Beach is the oldest shoreline community in Orange County, as well as one of the oldest cities in the OC. Consistently ranked as one of the richest communities in the nation, Newport Beach has a sterling reputation as being the one city in Orange County to see and be seen.
It’s almost hard to imagine that a place so synonymous with luxury and opulence was once considered undesirable. Yet that was the case in the mid 1800s, when the land where the current city resides was considered by many to be nothing more than swampland. The perception changed, however, when Captain Samuel S. Dunnells successfully steered his river steamer Vaquero through the crooks and crevices of the Newport Back Bay in 1870, something that most people had deemed too treacherous to complete. The navigation proved to be a revelation the area’s principal land owners Robert and James McFadden, who felt Dunnells’ excursion allowed them to envision the area as a “new port.” Armed with this foresight, the McFadden Brothers moved their successful shipping business down to the Newport coastline in 1888, where they proceeded to build a wharf that they named after themselves. It didn’t take long for McFadden Wharf to grow into one of Orange County’s most vital, profitable businesses, and its presence helped this once woebegone hunk of real estate to become a boom town. The construction of the Pacific Electric Railway line in 1905 began to bring a steady stream of beachgoers from all over the Southern California area to its shores, and Newport Beach has been renowned as a desirable place to play ever since.
The Newport Bay continues to be the focal point of Newport Beach’s considerable charm. The Newport Back Bay is an ecological haven for unique, indigenous animal and plant life, and its land is fiercely protected by leading environmental groups. The Balboa Peninsula that juts out into the entrance of Newport Bay is a relaxed, spirited section of town featuring casual shopping, relaxed dining, and the boardwalk charm of the Balboa Fun Zone. In the midst of the Bay’s lower section rests Balboa Island, a tiny water-locked land that can contains the ambiance of a small-town hideaway. The bay itself is the best location in Orange County to sit and observe marine traffic, as its waters are constantly filled with the bustle of mobile boats of all shapes and sizes. The bay is also home of the world-renowned Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade each December, in which ornately lit, colorfully festooned seafaring vessels cruise through its canals in a celebration of the season. Fashion Island is located just a few minutes from the bay; featuring an abundance of shops and dining options to delight fashionistas and foodies alike. And Newport Beach is also home to some of the most sumptuous hotels, resorts, and spas to be enjoyed in the OC.
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Newport Beach Entertainment
China Cove Kayak Adventures Inc.
(949)632-4694
www.chinacovekayakadventures.com
Davey's Locker
Sports Fishing and Whale Watching
(949)673-1434
www.daveyslocker.com
Newport Landing
309 Palm Street Suite A
Newport Beach, Ca 92661
(949) 675-0550
Southern California Sports Fishing
www.newportlanding.com
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
600 East Bay Avenue
Newport Beach, Ca 92661
(949) 675-8915
www.nhnm.org
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Golf Courses in Newport Beach
Back Bay Golf Course
Newport Beach
(949) 729-6193
Newport Beach Golf Course
Newport Beach, Ca
(949) 852-8681
Pelican Hill Golf Club
Newport Beach, Ca
(949) 760-0707
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Shopping in Newport Beach
Fashion Island
The Bluffs
Crystal Cove
Westcliff Plaza
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Beaches and Parks in Newport Beach
Corona del Mar State Beach is a popular place for swimmers. The half-mile long sandy beach framed by cliffs and a rock jetty that forms the east entrance to Newport Harbor. The beach is also popular with surfers and divers. Phone: (949) 644-3151
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