Guidebook for Newport Beach

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Guidebook for Newport Beach

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This very small botanical library and garden is open to the public 7 days a week. It has a delightful cafe that serves lunch daily, and a special afternoon tea the last wednesday of every month.
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Sherman Library & Gardens
2647 East Coast Hwy
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This very small botanical library and garden is open to the public 7 days a week. It has a delightful cafe that serves lunch daily, and a special afternoon tea the last wednesday of every month.
This tiny beach is breathtaking, not overcrowded, and THE beach that locals go to. The tidal pools are spectacular! Warning: steep (paved) walking path to get to/from beach.
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Little Corona del Mar Beach
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This tiny beach is breathtaking, not overcrowded, and THE beach that locals go to. The tidal pools are spectacular! Warning: steep (paved) walking path to get to/from beach.
Surf City USA! Downtown HB (across the street from the beach) is a hive of shops, restaurants, and bars. Spend the day at the beach watching a surfing competition, or giving it a try yourself.
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Huntington Beach
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Surf City USA! Downtown HB (across the street from the beach) is a hive of shops, restaurants, and bars. Spend the day at the beach watching a surfing competition, or giving it a try yourself.
THE place to be on Saturday mornings in Corona del Mar, and an easy stroll from the cottage (uphill on the way home). Everything is super fresh, and the vendors are really nice.
Corona del Mar Farmers' Market
3201 CA-1
THE place to be on Saturday mornings in Corona del Mar, and an easy stroll from the cottage (uphill on the way home). Everything is super fresh, and the vendors are really nice.
This state park is GORGEOUS! Magnificent for walking aimlessly for hours if you like. The beach is pristine. Have a drink or meal at the Beachcomber, and your $15 parking fee will be waived.
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Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast Highway
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This state park is GORGEOUS! Magnificent for walking aimlessly for hours if you like. The beach is pristine. Have a drink or meal at the Beachcomber, and your $15 parking fee will be waived.

Food Scene

Fantastic gastropub with a brilliant selection of beers, wine and stiff cocktails. The menu changes all of the time and is delicious.
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SideDoor
3801 East Coast Hwy
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Fantastic gastropub with a brilliant selection of beers, wine and stiff cocktails. The menu changes all of the time and is delicious.

Shopping

One of two shopping meccas locally.This outdoor "mall" is more like a european city. Norstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Macy's are the anchors. You can even buy a Tesla there--Great food too!
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
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One of two shopping meccas locally.This outdoor "mall" is more like a european city. Norstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Macy's are the anchors. You can even buy a Tesla there--Great food too!
This is a legitimate destination shopping location--think Rodeo Drive, but indoors. Just about every major design house has a store here. Wonderful restaurants as well.
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Brookstone
3333 Bristol Street
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This is a legitimate destination shopping location--think Rodeo Drive, but indoors. Just about every major design house has a store here. Wonderful restaurants as well.

Arts & Culture

World famous art festival that runs from July-August every year. A must-do activity! If you are interested in seeing the Pageant of the Masters, get your tickets early. They sell out every night!
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Фестиваль мистецтв та Pageant of the Masters
650 Laguna Canyon Rd
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World famous art festival that runs from July-August every year. A must-do activity! If you are interested in seeing the Pageant of the Masters, get your tickets early. They sell out every night!