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Beaches

 

            Newport Beach

            Balboa Boulevard, Oceanfront

·        This section of beach offers swimming, sunbathing, rollerblading, biking, and other activities. It is a beautiful beach. Be sure to swim near a lifeguard.

 

Crystal Cove State Beach

Located between Corona Del Mar and Laguna Beach

http://www.crystalcovestatepark.com/

·        This is a pristine beach. Be sure to visit the Beachcomber Cafe during your visit. Bring your camera for beautiful coastline photography as well as photographs of the cottages.

 

Corona del Mar State Beach

Iris and Ocean in Corona Del Mar

·        Beautiful beach that is referred to as “Big Corona”

 

Huntington State Beach

Magnola and Pacific Coast Highway

click on this link for more info

                   ·        This beautiful beach has many amenities. There is parking available, and reservations can be made for private events. Please view their site for more information.

 

Huntington City Beach

Located on both sides of the Huntington Pier – Main Street

 

Huntington Dog Beach

http://www.dogbeach.org/

·        Bring your dogs to this great stretch of beach and meet other dog lovers. The dogs can swim, and run!! Also, a great opportunity to enjoy Huntington Beach, and meet other dog lovers.

 

Laguna Beach           

http://www.lagunabeachinfo.org/

·        There are so many activities in Laguna from beautiful beaches, art museums, great restaurants, and beautiful hotels.

 

Concerts

 

Honda Center

Formerly Anaheim Pond

Anaheim, California

www.hondacenter.com

·        For a great meal prior to any event at the Honda Center, please visit King’s Fish House in Anaheim, California. Awesome oysters, fish, and great service.

 

The Grove of Anaheim

Anaheim, California

TheGroveofAnaheim.com

 

Pacific Amphitheater

Costa Mesa, California

For more information, please view this website:

                    ·        This Pacific Amphitheater features outdoor summer concerts throughout the summer. This is a great venue to see live events.

Hollywood Bowl

Los Angeles, California

For more info, pleae click here:

                    ·        The Hollywood bowl features concerts and live events through the year. This is a fantastic venue to see any live event.

 

Ahmanson Theater

Los Angeles, California

http://www.ahmansontheater.com/

 

 

Orange County Performing Arts Center

Orange County, California

http://www.ocpac.org/home/default.aspx

 

 

Entertainment

 

Disneyland

Anaheim, California

www.disneyland.com

California Adventure

Anaheim, California

California Adventure - For more information about California Adventure, preview this blog posted on ActiveRain.

Knott’s Berry Farm

Buena Park, California

www.knotts.com

·        For the month of October, Knott’s features the Knott’s Scary Farm or the Halloween Haunt which occurs in the evenings – and from what I hear it is not for the faint hearted. Also, it is not for young children – see their website for more information.
 

Newport Beach Parade of Lights

Newport Beach, California

December 12-16, 2007

http://www.christmasboatparade.com/

·        This is not an event to be missed. The yachts and boats are decorated with Hoiday lights and are paraded around the Newport Beach Harbor. Please see the restaurants below for which ones are best to view the parade. Reservations should be made EARLY. Or you can watch it from bayside beaches.

 

Orange County Fair

Costa Mesa, California

OCfair.com

Catalina Cruises and other Discount Tickets

For all your discount tickets to Disneyland, Sea World, Wild Rivers, and Catalina Flyer tickets, please visit this www.tix2fun.com.

 

Universal Studios

Universal City, California

Universalstudioshollywood.com/

 

 

Restaurants

 

The following is a small sample of restaurants that are excellent dining experiences. Restaurants will be added on a consistent basis.

 

            21 Ocean Front Restaurant

            21 Ocean Front - located right across from the Newport Pier

            Newport Beach, California 92663

            Phone: 949.673.2100            

            Visit their website at www.21oceanfront.com.

            This is a spectacular restaurant with ocean views and elegant atmosphere. It is a great place to watch the sunset.

 

            Billy’s at the Beach

2751 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663-4753
Phone: (949) 722-1100

·        Excellent Hawaiian style seafood. This restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining (they have outdoor heaters).  This is a great place to celebrate New Years Eve 2008 in Newport Beach, California.
 

Rusty Pelican

2735 W Coast Highway

Newport Beach, CA 92663

                 Phone: (949) 642-3431

                 http://www.rustypelican.com/

·        Excellent seafood. Another great restaurant with a view. Make your plans for New Years Eve 2008 in Newport Beach.  

 

 

The Chart House

2801 Coast Highway, West
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: (949) 548-5889

http://www.chart-house.com/loc-newport.html

·        Another great restaurant with view. Celebrate New Years Eve 2008 in Newport Beach.  Also, this restaurant features outdoor seating, and a large firepit.

 

Villa Nova

3131 W. Coast Hwy

Newport Beach, California 92663

Phone: (949) 642-7880

http://www.villanovarestaurant.com/

·        This restaurant features fine Italian dining, and a spectacular view of Newport Harbor in Newport Beach.

 

Newport Landing Restaurant and Oyster Bar

503 E. Edgewater Avenue
Balboa, CA 92661

Phone: 949-675-2373

http://www.newport-landing.com/

·        Great harbor view from the Balboa Peninsula.  You can also make plans for New Years Eve to bring in 2008 in Newport Beach. 

 

Bandera

3201 E Coast Highway

Corona del Mar, CA 92625

(949) 673-3524

View this website for more information:
·        Be sure and try the corn bread!

 

Cappy's Cafe

5930 Pacific Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: (949) 646-4202

View this site for more information:
·        Great restaurant in Newport Beach. Located right on Coast Highway. They are open for breakfast daily, and only on Wednesdays for dinner. Great breakfasts.

Oysters

2515 E Coast Highway

Corona del Mar, CA 92625

(949) 675-7411
Oystersrestaurant.com

 

Gulfstream

850 Avocado Avenue

Newport Beach, CA

(949) 718-0187

 

Rudy's Bar and Grill                                                                        

3110 Newport Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: (949) 723-0293

·        Great sports bar with a large number of plasma TV's for the best view of all sporting events. Also, this is the only restaurant with a retractable roof to enjoy the sunshine in Newport Beach, California.

 

·        Great restaurant before or after an event at the Honda Center.

Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant

854 Avocado Avenue

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Phone: (949) 760-8686

www.tommybahama.com

·        Great food in a tropical atmosphere.

Joe’s Crab Shack

·        This is  a fun atmosphere and it’s a great place to celebrate birthdays. You can also watch the Newport Beach Parade of Lights.

Blue Water Grill

630 Lido Park Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92663

·        Fresh fish every day. It is a casual however excellent restaurant. There is also a fireplace located in the bar area. The clams are excellent!

930 Sushi

930 W. Coast Highway

Newport Beach, California

Phone: (949) 645-6500

Restaurant Abe

2900 Newport Blvd.

Newport Beach, CA 92663-3726
Phone: (949) 675-1739

·        Features excellent sushi.

Avila’s El Ranchito

2101 Placentia Avenue

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Phone: (949) 645-0209

http://www.avilaselranchito.net/

·        El Ranchito is a family owned restaurant that has many locations throughout Orange County. View their website for all the locations. I like the one on Placentia as they have excellent home made tortilla’s.

Javier's Cantina

480 S Coast Highway

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Shopping

Fashion Island Shopping Center

401 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

http://www.shopfashionisland.com/

·        Spectacular outdoor shopping with a large variety of stores including The Apple Store, Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus. A fun way to spend an afternoon. Be sure to visit near the holidays and see the impressive Christmas Tree. The official tree lighting ceremony is November 16 and 17th at Fashion Island.

South Coast Plaza

3333 Bristol Street

Costa Mesa, California 92626

Phone: (800) 782-8888
http://www.southcoastplaza.com/

·        For elegant shopping and a large variety of stores, please visit South Coast Plaza. There is a beautiful carousel located in the middle of the shopping center.

Sporting Events

Anaheim Ducks

Los Angeles of Anaheim

·        Angels are currently in the playoffs. For the schedule, please click here:

Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles, California

Dodgers.com

            California Speedway

Fontana, California

http://www.californiaspeedway.com/

·        Featuring NASCAR races and other events. There are also NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) events.

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