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THANKS TO SAND, SURF, AND SOPHISTICATED CHARM, NEWPORT BEACH DELIGHTS WITH CALIFORNIA’S QUINTESSENTIAL OFFERINGS AND ITS OWN UNIQUE FLAIR.
For a town so steeped in seafaring history and surfing tradition, Newport Beach didn’t get a particularly seaworthy start. Back in the 1830s, Newport Beach was a rancho known as Bolsa de San Joaquin, boasting 14,000 head of cattle, 3,000 horses, and zero boats. The first iteration of the town’s current name came in the 1870s as commercial shipping took o . In 1902, Newport added “Beach” to its moniker and soon began attracting tourists and Hollywood elite, including Shirley Temple, James Cagney, and John Wayne. At the same time, surfers were flocking to The Wedge, which is still world-famous today. Coastal charm met California glamour with an ample dose of surf culture.
Today, Newport Beach life still revolves around the water, boats from commercial vessels to the quintessential Du y reign in what’s the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast, surfing is ubiquitous, and anglers still bring in a great fresh catch. But you’re as likely to find internationally renowned brands as you are a mom-and-pop sweet shop. To help you navigate both and direct you to local favorites, we’ve shared finds and activities for hitting the town (and waves) of Newport Beach and surrounding Orange County.
STAY
Balboa Bay Club | Lido House | Pendry Newport Beach
The Resort at Pelican Hill | VEA Newport Beach
Play
Balboa Fun Zone | Balboa Island Museum | Crystal Cove State Park
Davey’s Locker | Duffy Cruise | Newport Surf Camp | The Wedge
SHOP
15th Street Surf Shop | Blue Atlas Marketplace | Clare V.
Elyse Walker | Juxtaposition Home | Lido Marina Village
Mama Bijoux | The Red Balloon | Where’s the Party?
PICK - ME - UP
A Market | Alta Coffee | C’est Si Bon Bakery | Kit Coffee | Zinc
EAT
A Restaurant | Arc Butcher & Baker | Bear Flag Fish Co. CdM Restaurant | Chihuahua Cerveza | Javier’s Royal Hen | Rothschild’s
DOCK & DINE
Billy’s at the Beach | Buddha’s Favorite Nobu | The Cannery | The Dock
GALLERIES, ARTISTS & LOCAL FAVORITES
Backhouse Fragrances | Deborah Harold Fine Art
Kennedy Contemporary | Jan McCarthy | Scape | Slightly Choppy
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Amy Berisha Aesthetics | Boost Hydration | Donald S. Mowlds, MD
Drenched OC | Nourish Nutrition | The Bar Method
HOME
Annie Clougherty Team | Famosa - The Surface Studio | Kelly Nutt Design
Michelle Q. Linovitz | Robin Weller Design | Skout Interior Design
Spinnaker Development | Surterre Properties | Villa Real Estate
LIVE
Alexander Marine USA | Arbiter Travel Co.
Boardwalk Investments Group | Burnham WGB Insurance Solutions
Heirloom Potager | Leigh Rose Events | NEAT Method Orange County
The Flairhunter | Urban Gardener | Visit Newport Beach
Spirit Lifting Consignment
144 Midland Avenue | Downtown Basalt | 970.927.4384 heirloomsbasalt.com | i f @ heirloomsresale