Newport Beach Vacations

The coastal city of Newport Beach, California offers spectacular outdoor fun, numerous attractions and several fun-filled activities. Featuring the only harbor in the county, this southern California region is a haven for water sports, including surf lessons, kayaking, boating, dinner cruises and fishing. With local wineries and fresh seafood, this foodie paradise highlights excellent culinary delights, abundant produce and baked goods. Newport Beach Pier is also a popular attraction, affording beachside walks, sunbathing and miles of pure California-style relaxation. For adoring culture enthusiasts, the Orange County Museum of Art features a number of exhibitions and hosts a permanent collection, which highlights John Baldessari, Robert Irwin, John McCracken, Bill Viola, Ed Ruscha and Catherine Opie. The renowned shopping area of Fashion Island features 200 specialty shops, a cinema and delicious gourmet-style snacks. Visitors who delight in shopping will enjoy this ultimate high-end shopping experience. Newport Beach also hosts a variety of big name summer concerts, which vary each year depending upon tour schedules. Additionally, the city hosts the Sunset Jazz concerts, which features an astounding 11 solid event-filled weeks of swaying jazz music. Packed with beaches, golf courses, parks, events, shopping, spas, sports, recreation, music and sightseeing, this must-see California destination never fails to disappoint visitors.