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With nearly everything at your disposal, from sunset cruises to surf lessons, wine tastings to walking tours, live entertainment and arts and cultural venues, Newport allows you to create exactly the experience and the lasting memories that you are looking to create. A year-round calendar of sporting events, film festivals, boat parades, music series and food & wine tastings add to the colorful menu of things to do, during your stay.

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Balboa Fun Zone Balboa Fun Zone (Attractions,Boating & Beach Activities,Museums & Culture,Public Beaches & Piers,Shopping,Tours & Sightseeing,Shopping - Balboa Peninsula - Waterfront)
600 East Bay Ave | Newport Beach, CA, 92661 | |
The Balboa Fun Zone is one of Southern California's oldest and last great coastal amusement areas and a popular family-friendly attraction for visitors to Newport Beach. Visitors can enjoy rides on the waterfront Ferris Wheel, play games in the arcade or tour the nautical museum while enjoying their favorite beach tre...More Info
Balboa Island Balboa Island (Vacation Rental,American,Brunch,Casual Dining,Italian,Outdoor Dining,Seafood,Waterfront Dining,Wine Bar/Full Bar,Gifts & Souvenirs,Boating & Beach Activities,Museums & Culture,Shopping,Tours & Sightseeing,Gifts & Souvenirs,Shopping - Balboa Island)
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This quaint and charming island community is a popular attraction for visitors and residents. Protected from the pounding Pacific surf and surrounded by beaches and a tranquil, secluded bay, Balboa Island is a sun-washed island paradise, perfectly situated in the beautiful Newport Harbor. The island is accessed from th...More Info
Balboa Performing Arts Theater Balboa Performing Arts Theater (Museums & Culture,Performing Arts)
901 Dover Dr., Ste 126 | Newport Beach , CA, 92660 | (949) 673-0895 | Fax: (949) 673-0838 |
Since 1928, the Balboa Theater has been a treasured historic landmark, one that served countless visitors until closing its doors in 1992. Now, the Balboa Performing Arts Theater Foundation is conducting a capital campaign to renovate this legendary icon and transform it into a 320 seat multi-use for the presentation ...More Info
Bowers Museum Bowers Museum (Museums & Culture)
2002 North Main St. | Santa Ana, CA, 92706 | (714) 567-3600 |
Bowers Museum enriches lives through significant exhibits of the world's finest art and most fascinating cultures. Add a meal at Tangata and shop in the museum's eclectic gallery store to make a visit to Bowers an extraordinary event....More Info
Debra Huse Gallery Debra Huse Gallery (Museums & Culture - Balboa Island)
229 Marine Ave., Suite E | Balboa Island, CA, 92662 | (949) 723-6171 |
The Debra Huse Gallery offers an exquisite selection of plein air and studio paintings by the finest contemporary artists in the country. Our acclaimed artists include Kenn Backhaus, John Budicin, Debra Huse, Kim Lordier, Randall Sexton and Elizabeth Tolley. ...More Info
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival (Entertainment/Movies/Film,Museums & Culture,Music Festivals/Concerts,Performing Arts - Back Bay - Bayview)
1107 Jamboree Road | Newport Beach, CA, 92660 | (949) 729-1234 |
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival
May 14-16, 2010
Southern California's most famous Jazz Festival returns to the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach on May 14, 15 and 16. Three spectacular days of world class performances by 25 top jazz artists. For more information including ticket pricing and reservat...More Info
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Series Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Series (Live Entertainment,Entertainment/Movies/Film,Museums & Culture,Music Festivals/Concerts,Performing Arts - Back Bay)
1107 Jamboree Rd | Newport Beach, CA, 92660 | 949 729-6400 |
HYATT NEWPORT BEACH SUMMER JAZZ SERIES 2010 ARTIST LINE-UP

(All dates are Friday with the exception of July 4th which is Sunday)

June 25 - TBA
July 4 - Sax Pack - Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole & Jackiem Joyner With Nick Colionne
July 9 - Warren Hill
...More Info
Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids (Museums & Culture - Airport District)
1302 Industrial Drive | Tustin, CA, 92780 | 714-258-3001 | Fax: 714-258-9117 |
A walk into the Marconi Automotive Museum is a walk into the fast lane. Seventy exotic cars and motorcycles to delight and stimulate the senses. One of a kind Ferraris, Formula Race Cars, Lamborghini's, and Jaguars make this Museum an auto aficionados dream come true. The Museum is available for rental and serves as a ...More Info
Newport Beach City Arts Commission Newport Beach City Arts Commission (Museums & Culture)
1000 Avocado Avenue | Newport Beach, CA, 92660 | 949-717-3870 | Fax: 949-640-5681 |
Dedicated to the presence of arts and cultural offerings in the City of Newport Beach, contributing to the community's high quality of life and uniqueness....More Info
Newport Beach Public Library Foundation Newport Beach Public Library Foundation (Museums & Culture)
1000 Avocado Avenue | Newport Beach, CA, 92660 | 949-717-3890 | Fax: 949-717-3882 |
The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation raises private funds to benefit the Newport Beach Public Library, California's #1 library serving a population of this size. Since its inception in 1994, the Foundation has given more than $2,500,000 to the library in addition to sponsoring hundreds of cultural and education...More Info
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum Newport Harbor Nautical Museum (Museums & Culture - Balboa Peninsula)
600 East Bay Avenue | Newport Beach, CA, 92661 | 949-673-3377 | Fax: 949-675-8864 |
Located in the heart of Balboa Village on the Balboa Peninsula, the museum features engaging exhibits and exciting programs and events. Sail through video programs featuring Transpac and extreme sailing, and experience a fully rigged Snowbird, interactive fishing simulator and live marine animal touchtank....More Info
Newport Sports Museum Newport Sports Museum (Museums & Culture - Fashion Island)
100 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100 | Newport Beach, CA, 92660 | 949-721-9333 | Fax: 949-721-9399 |
A fantastic collection of over 10,000 items of authentic sports memorabilia, the museum features exhibits for every sports fan including baseball, hockey, basketball, football, golf, soccer, surfing, Olympics and more! Open to the public FREE of charge Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. ...More Info
Orange County Museum of Art Orange County Museum of Art (Museums & Culture - Fashion Island)
850 San Clemente | Newport Beach, CA, 92660 | 949-759-1122 | Fax: 949-759-5623 |
The premier visual arts museum in Orange County, OCMA embraces a broad array of cultural activities and media. Is is dedicated to engaging diverse audiences by providing creative commentary and illuminating dialogue on issues in our society through the arts....More Info
Orange County Performing Arts Center Orange County Performing Arts Center (Entertainment/Movies/Film,Museums & Culture,Performing Arts - Airport District - Airport Adjacent)
600 Town Center Drive | Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 | (714) 556-2787 |
Orange County Performing Arts Center offers a broad spectrum of world-class cultural and entertainment experiences, including dance, Broadway shows, classical music, jazz, cabaret, family shows, contemporary theatre and special events....More Info
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center (Museums & Culture,Tours & Sightseeing - Back Bay)
2301 University Dr. | Newport Beach, CA, 92660 | (949) 923-2290 |
Starting point for a visit to the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and Nature Preserve. Butterfly garden, movie theater, interactive exhibits, children's activity rooms and more. Open 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Sunday. Free parking and admission....More Info
Sawdust Art Festival Sawdust Art Festival (Museums & Culture)
935 Laguna Canyon Road | Laguna Beach, CA, 92651 | 949-494-3030 | Fax: 949-494-7390 |
The Sawdust Art Festival is best known for its dynamic two-month art festival held each summer in scenic Laguna Beach. Voted "Best Festival" by OC Weekly in 2007, and one of the country's top five festivals by AmericanStyle Magazine in 2005, the Sawdust Art Festival features the creative work of over 200...More Info


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