Explore Newport Beach California

Crystal Cove located at the southern tip of Corona del Mar, right on a board with Laguna Beach. You'll find Newport Coast and the newest urban developments in the city of Newport Beach— including luxury Pelican Hills Resort with championship golf course. A Crystal Cove shopping plaza with an ocean view, and world-class restaurants. Across the way you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find an entirely different community taking you back to the bygone days of California. The Crystal Cove is comprised of 3.5 miles of pristine uninterrupted coastline, favored by hikers at Al Moro Canion, campers and trailblazers. The Crystal Cove Historic District is an enclave of 46 vintage rustic coastal cottages originally built in the 1920s and 1930s. It is one of the last remaining examples of early 20th century Southern California coastal development. The Crystal Cove beach cottages are located right on the sand and beachfront Beachcomber Cafe, like no other restaurant in Orange Count...

Corona del Mar in Spanish  “Crown of the Sea.” Locals call it “CdM,” and is a seaside neighborhood in the city of  Newport Beach, with vintage cottages and stunning new houses side-by-side on flower-named residential streets. Visitors can enjoy restaurants, quiet music spots, and gastropubs to feed their hunger for diverse dining choices at a majestic OC. The two main and most easily accessible Corona del Mar beaches are Big Corona and Little Corona. Big Corona features surf, cliffs, a jetty, and a variety of activities from surfing and skims boarding to volleyball.  Little Corona is a quiet little paradise, offering a more tranquil and relaxing environment. The greatest attraction here is the tide pool, where an up-close adventure with sea life can be found. Regardless of how you spend your day in Corona del Mar, the community’s Inspiration and Lookout Points are two of the most magnificent places to catch the stunning Newport Beach sunsets.

Look one way and you’ll see oceanfront mansions and a yacht-lined harbor. Look other way and you’ll find historic cottages, dive bars, and a friendly controversy about ice cream bars. With its mix of high-end living and world-class surfing waves, Newport Beach offers both luxury and beach-town delights. Back in 19 century, Newport Beach was a rancho known as Bolsa de San Joaquin, the name was changed to Newport in 1870, and to Newport Beach in 1902. The city’s heart and soul still revolve around the harbor. There’s  Upper Newport Bay , an ecological reserve ringed by a 10-mile loop trail that attracts birders, joggers, equestrians, and cyclists. The four-mile-long Lower Newport Bay, meanwhile, features lovely shops and restaurants—especialy at  Balboa Island . Then browse the boutiques of the  Corona del Mar  neighborhood, or go to Fashion Island , home to high-end retail stores and restaurants.  The town also has a thriving surf scene, thanks to more than...