Newport Beach Vacation Rentals offers travelers a well-rounded adventure packed full of entertainment value. Stunning beaches promise tranquility at sunset and a mesmerizing sunrise you’ll never forget. Best of all, this Southern California location is close in proximity to fine dining, amusement parks, and sensational shopping. Take a look at the top five reasons tourists include Newport Beach in their travel plans.
Wine Tasting
Newport Beach is home to the Wine Lab, which proudly boasts of an ‘experience’ where guests taste a variety of wines, and they’ll become well educated about the winery’s craft beers, alcohol on tap sure to please the discriminating palate. Tourists also love visiting the Newport Beach Vineyards and Winery. Guided tours inside the ‘Wine Cave’ and chance meetings with bobcats and coyotes make for an interesting afternoon whenever you want a few hours away from the beach.
Amusement Parks
Whether you’re traveling with your family or you’re simply a kid at heart, Newport Beach is centrally located to some of the best amusement parks in California. Disneyland and Universal Studios are located within a short thirty-to-forty minute drive. Knott’s Berry Farm and Sea World are also close to Newport Beach vacation rentals.
Shopping
Those who want to avoid the heat can choose from a variety of shopping venues in Newport Beach, California. Corona del Mar Plaza is located off Pacific Coast Highway and is a great place to find beachwear. Popular restaurants like Gulfstream and Tommy Bahama’s Island Grille are located at Corona del Mar Plaza. For the serious shopper, Fashion Island is the place to be. Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Juicy Couture, and over thirty dining choices lead shoppers into a private commercial heaven they may never want to leave.
Arts and Culture
From music festivals to book events, Southern California appeals to the creative soul. Located nearby in Santa Ana, Bowers Museum is noted for its unusual displays and award-winning exhibits. Newport Beach City Arts Commission organizes Concerts in the Parks where local talent and rising stars come together to entertain music lovers of all ages.
Beachside Activities
The tide is always up and perfect for those who want to surf or ride the waves. Rent a boat. Learn to kayak. If water sports don’t keep you busy, you can always tour areas where some of your favorite television shows were filmed. Newport Harbor provided a perfect set for several films. Scenes from Gilligan’s Island were shot near Ocean Boulevard and The West Wing filmed in several areas as well.
Regardless of how old you are or what you love to do, you’ll find Newport Beach vacation rentals are perfect for everyone because the area offers entertainment for the whole family. Your number one vacation spot in Southern California!
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