Newport Beach Travel Guide - California Self Catering Vacation Rentals - Villas, Condos & Holiday Homes For Rent
Newport Beach sits in Southern California in Orange County and is a fascinating mix of urban beach life, style and sophistication.
The Newport Beach area is like a mini Venice with the airport district and 8 surrounding islands each with it's own charm and character. With pristine beaches, watersports, luxury shopping, fine dining and high-energy trendsetting nightlife, there is something in Newport Beach for everyone including children with the excellent summer camps.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Summer kids camps | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Surfing | ✔ |
| Deep sea fishing | ✔ |
| Whale watching | ✔ |
| Dinner cruises | ✔ |
| Harbor-front promenades | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Spa & Wellbeing | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Local airport | Orange County (7 miles) |
| International airport | Los Angeles (44 miles) |
Away from the stunning sandy beaches, Newport Beach offers its visitors a wealth of activities and interesting places to visit. Whether its shopping at the boutiques in Corona del Mar, day trips to Catalina Island or going on a guided tour of the area, there is never a dull moment in Newport Beach.
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Holiday homes in Newport Beach
Newport Beach has a wide selection of private self catering vacation rentals including beachfront villas and condos that stretch from the Balboa Peninsula to Newport Coast. They offer superb value for money and give you the freedom to what you want, when you want. What better way to end the day than spend an evening having a BBQ in your villa rental looking on to the Pacific Ocean - home from home.
Some of the must see attractions in and around Newport Beach include...
| Top Attractions | |
|---|---|
| Whale watching tours | ✔ |
| Balboa pier and fun zone | ✔ |
| Catalina Island tours | ✔ |
| Corona del Mar Farmer’s Market (Saturdays) | ✔ |
| Crystal Cove State Park | ✔ |
| Orange County wine tours | ✔ |
| Shopping on Fashion Island | ✔ |
Our view on Newport Beach
If you enjoy fine food and wine, outdoor pursuits set amonst breathtaking scenery then a vacation at Newport Beach is definitely for you. Its a lively, modern and relaxing city that combines sophistication with a laid back beach atmosphere. With extensive shopping, attractions galore and a vibrant nightlife, renting a villa or condo gives you the freedom and flexibility to get the most out of this year round vacation hot spot.
With hot summers and temperate winters, Newport Beach is an all year round destination and ideal for a twin centre holiday - perhaps spending some time in Los Angeles or going inland and exploring some of the beautiful lakes and mountains resorts such as Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead in Southern California.
