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A MAN AND HIS DOG take
a break from their ride, left;
shopping at Fashion Island, below.
shore, romance flourishes for guests in the
historic Crystal Cove beach cottages built
as a seaside colony in the 1930s and ’40s.
Luxurious resorts claim prime ocean
views along the coast. At The Resort at Pel-
ican Hill, golfers try to concentrate on their
swings while taking in endless vistas of
blue sky and sea on one of the world’s most
famous courses. Other hotels along the
coast and inland offer a wide range of
amenities, from kids clubs to lavish spas.
Those adjacent to the area’s superb shop-
ping malls provide complimentary
shuttles, savings books and the occasional
gift card to spark shopping sprees. Fash-
ionistas browse the latest styles at kate
spade and Trina Turk boutiques at Fashion
Island and search for treasures in the high-
end consignment shops in Corona Del Mar.
Newport Beach’s abundant opportunities
for shopping, dining and just plain fun are
always close at hand.
Fine dining restaurants and waterfront
cafés feature a wide variety of cuisines,
from the gourmet tandoori specialties at
the acclaimed, refined Tamarind of
London (whose parent, Tamarind of May-
fair in London, carries a coveted Michelin
star) to the enduringly popular clamor and
crab claws at The Crab Cooker. Then there’s
the irresistible Balboa Bar, vanilla ice
cream on a stick rolled in chocolate and
covered with a wide range of toppings.
Fans are said to roam the island sampling
various versions before choosing their
memorable favorite Newport Beach treat.
With so many ways to revive their spirits,
revitalize their bodies and reconnect with
loved ones, visitors tend to return again
and again.
»SHOP, STAY,
DINE, SPLURGE!
Newport Beach
Tourism Information
visitnewportbeach.com
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