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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

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