California travel expert
Veronica Hill of
http://www.CaliforniaTravelExpert.com tours
Newport Beach California in this episode of "California
Travel Tips."
With its stretches of white sand, beautiful people and great outdoor water sports, this
Orange County beach community makes a great California vacation.
Whether you're into sunbathing or shopping, cycling or surfing — this town has it, and more.
I grew up about 7 miles from
Newport Beach, so I guess you could say this was my high school hangout.
Back then, I spent most of my time at
32nd street and
Balboa Fun Zone, but today, let's explore the city.
Veronica Hill of CaliforniaTravelExpert.com packs her beach bags and hits the boardwalk in search of good food and fun in Newport Beach.
For a vacation just steps from the sand, check into Newport Beach hotels like Doryman's Inn,
Newport Beachwalk
Hotel or
Balboa Inn, where you can almost taste the saltwater. From here, you can walk to most Newport Beach attractions and restaurants, which makes them handy for tourists.
Many Newport Beach homes are also available as vacation rentals, and some have ocean views! One of the most popular companies for Newport Beach rentals is Burr
White, located on
Newport Boulevard.
Newport Beach travel is great any time of the year, but the best time to visit is during
the summer. You can stroll along the boardwalk, play a game of volleyball on the beach, or body surf
The Wedge, a world-famous surfing spot at the end of
Balboa Peninsula.
For kinder, gentler water, check out Newport
Dunes, where you can go paddle surfing or rent a pedal boat. This is a great place to stay if you have an RV, and cottages are also available overnight.
Nearby,
Fashion Island is a great place to go shopping or dining.
On the weekends, you can watch fisherman bring in the catch of the day at
Dory Fleet Market along
Newport Pier.
It's been here since 1891!
The boats usually arrive between 7 and 9 a.m., when the buying frenzy begins.
Seafood lovers line up early to get their hands on fresh fish like sea trout, urchin and live stone crab.
Though seafood is hot, it's not the only kind of cuisine in town. Newport Beach restaurants range from the elegant 21 Oceanfront, known for its great filet mignon, to the casual
Charlie's
Chili, which is famous for its all-day breakfasts and
Mexican food.
The historic
Crab Cooker is known for its amazing cracked crab served with cheesy potatoes and fisherman's bread. They're also famous for their
Manhattan clam chowder, passed down through generations. Get here early, as this has been a local's favorite since 1951. SUBSCRIBE! http://tinyurl.com/p2fveuj
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- published: 04 May 2009
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