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Newport Beach Beach Travel Tips

By Carrie Nathans

Schmooze with the stars. Thanks to many television and movie cameos, Newport Beach is truly a celebrity town.
Watch dory fisherman unload their catch every morning at Newport Pier.
Pack light—Orange County is a shopper's paradise with two gigantic malls: Fashion Island in Newport Beach and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
Check out Balboa Island's tiny, three-car ferry.
Join the millions who attend the spectacular Christmas Boat Parade each year.
Stay safe: Swim where the ocean floor levels off gradually and watch for sharp declines.

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Hotels

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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

1131 Back Bay Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660 Map

Distance: 2.2 mi.
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The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort

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Dana Point, CA 92629 Map

Distance: 15.5 mi.
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Attractions

Newport Harbor

Access point at Harbor Patrol office
1401 Bayside Dr.
Newport Beach, California 92625

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Sail into this well-appointed harbor—home to roughly 9,000 boats and yachts. While you're there, check out the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum. ... Read More

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Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve & Preserve

600 Shellmaker Road
Newport Beach, California 92660

Distance: 2.2 mi. (from destination center)

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Lovers Cove Undersea Gardens

Avalon

Distance: 29.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Lover's Cove Marine Preserve is a marine sanctuary protected by the State of California.... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Newport Beach

	Distance (mi.)
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport	4.8 map
Los Angeles International Airport	34.5 map
Ontario International Airport	34.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Newport Beach

	Distance (mi.)
Long Beach Municipal Airport	18.7 map
Palmdale Air Force 42 Airport	69.7 map
Palm Springs Municipal Airport	83.5 map

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San Francisco (SFO) to Orange County (SNA)	$106
Phoenix (PHX) to Orange County (SNA)	$124
Sacramento (SAC) to Orange County (SNA)	$147
Seattle (SEA) to Orange County (SNA)	$173
Denver (DEN) to Orange County (SNA)	$180

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Newport Beach Vacation Rentals

from: $91

Charming Beachfront Home in Newport Beach

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR

from: $492

This Five Bedroom, Five Bathroom Home is Resort Living at Its Best

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10

Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access

from: $300

The Premier Balboa cottage

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6

Amenities: BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oceanfront, Patio, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR

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