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Fashion Island Set on a bluff overlooking Newport Beach and Corona del Mar, Fashion Island is certainly one of the prettiest settings for shopping. Some of the trendier, high fashion stores are found in this mall. Newport Theatre Arts Center A nice, cozy community theater overlooking the beautiful harbor. Attending a performance here is rewarding just for the view you get during the intermission. Call for current productions, Show times and admission. Gondola of Newport Beach Embark on a tour of romance. One hour cruise in the canals of Newport Harbor. Authentic and beautiful Venetian gondolas. Complimentary basket of cheese, salami and bread. Mystery Café Live actors, waiters and musicans put on the productions. The productions are enacted among the diners before, during and after the meals. Newport Harbor Art Museum A fascinating view of the world of modern and contemporary art. Back Bay Ecological Reserve Upper Newport Bay is one of the few remaining estuaries (where fresh and salt water meet) in Southern California. Home to nearly 200 species of birds, many hikers, bikers, runners and bird watchers enjoy passing their time at this coastal wetland. The Cannery Cannery Seafood of the Pacific specializes in more than the freshest and most flavorful seafood. Villa Nova One of the only venues in Orange County offering live entertainment every night beginning at 8pm, Villa Nova’s piano bar is the five time winner of the “Best Piano Bar in Orange County”. 21 Oceanfront A surprisingly elegant Newport Beach setting just steps off the boardwalk awaits special occasion diners seeking luscious Continental selections like the best crab legs and ever-elusive abalone with a gorgeous ocean view backdrop Charthouse From top-of-the-catch seafood, succulent steaks and decadent desserts their renowned chefs have tailored a menu to complement local cuisine while introducing a hint of the exotic. The Ritz Restaurant and Garden The Ritz Restaurant is an upscale eatery that offers a European dining experience, one where patrons can linger over a splendid meal in total comfort. This high level of service extends to receptions, parties and business functions, too. Five Crowns www.lawrysonline.com/fivecrowns_gen_info.asp A beautiful replica of one of England's oldest country inns, Five Crowns is a place of candlelight and cozy fireplaces…where good cheer and warm hospitality invite you to leave your cares at the door. Westcliff Plaza www.shoptheirvinecompany.com/NeighborhoodCenters/Center/Westcliff_Plaza.aspx Booster Juice, Champagne French Bakery Café, Pick Up Stix, Starbucks Education/Schools Woodland Elementary School, Mariners Elementary School, Newport Harbor High School, University of California, Irvine Parks and Recreation Newport Beach boasts 47 parks (27 of them public) which are comprised of: 10 community centers, 30 playgrounds, 19 athletic fields, 18 tennis courts, 7 full basketball courts and 8 half-basketball courts. Covering 25 square miles total, there is no shortage of outdoor recreational space when it comes to living in Newport Beach. The City’s Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of classes and outdoor activities in which residents of all ages can participate. Golf Courses Whether you enjoy practicing your swing on a putting green or teeing off with friends for a relaxing round of golf, Newport Beach provides you with many options. The city is known for its exceptional year-round golfing and offers three public and two private golf courses, some of which have ocean views. Beaches It comes as no surprise that a major resource in our city is our water—Newport Beach is comprised of 23 square miles of ocean. In fact, Newport Beach leads the county in water quality measures to ensure that beach goers can enjoy our natural resources. From the tide pools at Little Corona to the legendary surf at The Wedge, our beaches are as diverse as the people who visit them. Public Transportation There are 10 Metrolink stations located in Orange County. Those closest to Newport Beach are: Irvine, Santa Ana and San Clemente. OCTA also offers a free destination connecting bus service, StationLink, from several of the Metrolink stations. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) maintains over 20 bus stops in the Newport Beach area. Our city also has a free “park and ride facility” (used by carpoolers and transit riders) on the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and San Joaquin Road. Freeways Three interstate highways intersect Newport Beach: the 73 runs North-South, the 55 runs East-West, and the 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) runs North-South along the coast. These interstates are easily accessible to residents and visitors, and conveniently connect with freeways to neighboring Los Angeles and San Diego Counties. |