Newport Coast  
  Known as the "Pacific Riviera – Where Nature’s Palette Is At Work." The 7,700-acre Newport Coast community is at the eastern edge of Newport Beach. This prestigious, world-class community encompasses the South Orange County coast between Corona Del Mar and Laguna Beach.  
 
Newport Coast features panoramic neighborhoods from the coastal canyons to the Pacific Ocean. Generous preserved open space, beautiful landscapes, multiple nature trails and coastal splendor establish the character of this city.
 
Developed in the 1980s, the Newport Coast area now encompasses about 9,432 acres. 75% of the land is dedicated to open space or golf courses.
 
Places of interest
 
Pelican Hill
 
Perched high above the Pacific Ocean on the Newport Coast, stands one of the country's preeminent golf destinations. With the finest service and amenities, a superb golf shop, and fabulous dining options, Pelican Hill® is an exciting golf experience.
 
www.pelicanhill.com
 
     
 
Balboa Island:
 
More than 70 gift shops, galleries and restaurants here, many of which are on Marine Avenue, the village’s main artery. Balboa

Ferry: Cross from Balboa Island to the peninsula and back. Hours: 6 a.m.-midnight daily, extending to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The fee starts at 50 cents.
 
     
 
Shopping
 
Fashion Island
 
Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Featuring Orange County's only Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus along with 200 specialty stores, restaurants, cinema and Venetian Carousel.
 
www.shopfashionisland.com
 
     
 
Irvine Spectrum
 
The Irvine Spectrum center features Nordstrom and Robinsons-May, along with more than 120 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, including a 21-screen movie theater with Orange County’s only IMAX theater.
 
www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com
 
     
 
Crystal Cove
 
Shopping with an ocean view. Across the street from Crystal Cove Beach on PCH in Newport Beach.
 
www.shoptheirvinecompany.com
 
     
 
South Coast Plaza
 
If Rodeo Drive has a rival anywhere in Southern California, it is South Coast Plaza. It may well be the ultimate California shopping mall experience. At almost 3 million square feet of enclosed space, and covering some 128 acres in all, it is one of the largest shopping centers in the world.
 
www.southcoastplaza.com
 
     
     
 
Arts
 
Orange County Performing Arts Center
 
The Orange County Performing Arts Center is one of the nation's most respected cultural institutions. Every year, many of the world's leading artists and companies from the worlds of classical music, dance, Broadway, jazz, cabaret and family entertainment grace the stages.
 
www.ocpac.org
 
     
 
 
 
 
 

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