History
Newport Beach is like a breathtaking place with amazing views. Some of the main attractions for people of all ages here at Newport Beach community includes the intimate sand beaches, the jetty called "The Wedge" where surfers test their skills, the Balboa Ferry boat, the Balboa Pavilion, the Fun Zone, the Newport- harbor cruises, two piers, and some of the boat rentals as well as trip offers to Catalina. Just off Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County. Take CA 55 south from I-5 and directly onto Newport Blvd., or exit CA 1 at Newport Blvd. Newport Blvd. turns into Balboa Blvd., and goes down the middle of the peninsula.

The city is located 50 miles south of Los Angeles and 85 miles north of San Diego in Orange County, California in the United States.  It is bordered on the north side by Costa Mesa (3.5 miles), John Wayne Airport (IATA: SNA, ICAO: KSNA), and Irvine (including the UC Irvine), west of Huntington Beach (8.8 miles) at the Santa Ana River (8.7 miles), and on the east side by Crystal Cove State Park. With nearly 22 square miles of ocean and bay, including several islands, the city offers the greatest variety and number of restaurants with water view dining in all of Orange County. 

Newport Beach is specifically situated at 33°37′0″N, 117°53′51″W, with an elevation of 25 feet or 8 meters above sea level. Its total population as of year 2000 was 70,032 according to United States Census Bureau. Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast (4.9 miles), San Joaquin Hills (4.2 miles), and Balboa Peninsula or “Balboa,” are some of the commonly known areas near to the city. The city has a total area of 103.2 km²; 38.3 km² of it is land and 64.9 km² of it is water.

By 1776, the administration of the Newport Bay area was started by the Franciscan fathers of San Juan Capistrano. According to Ellen Lee the name “Newport” was suggested by a Mrs. Perkins. Newport Landing was established on the inner shores when the steamer Vaquero enters Newport Bay. Steamer Newport was sold to Pacific Coast Steamship Co., but continues on its San Francisco-Newport run until 1889. In order to determine the feasibility of U.S. government-financed improvements to Newport Bay, a survey was administered by W.H.H. Benyuard of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in year 1887. The estimated cost was $1.2 million.

The McFaddens built an ocean wharf in the summer and fall of 1888, due to failure in acquiring a federal appropriation for the survey. By year 1889, McFadden brothers transferred their shipping business from inside the bay to new outside landing on Peninsula Oceanfront. The wharf was built by James and Robert McFadden, who shipped lumber from Northern California to settlers here. According to the Newport Beach Historical Society, the Newport was not always such an enviable place. Some parts of the Harbor, like Balboa and Lido islands were sold for $1 an acre by the state of California, it is known as a swamp and overflow land in the mid-1800.

August 1906, the residents of the booming bay town voted to incorporate Newport Beach to become a city; the result of the poll was 42 votes against 12 votes. Back then, the bay front houses was sold for an amount of as little as $500. Today, the median price of homes in Newport Beach is approximately $545,000.

A hundred years later, after the McFaddens construct the Newport Pier, the city still celebrates in its ocean roots. Tourists enjoy the entertaining Balboa bars on Balboa Island and the surfers tackling The Wedge or other amusing hot spots along the city's 6.2 miles of beaches. By the time that the three new luxury hotels opened on year 2003, it increases the Newport Beach’s reputation as a high-end tourist destination.

Lodging
The following are the hotels in Newport Beach:

• Best Western Newport Beach Inn – It is just across the street from the beach on Pacific Coast Highway.
• Fairmont Newport Beach – This hotel is best and very convenient for business travelers and a good value of money for vacationers on the weekend.
• Holiday Inn Express – Is across from the Newport Harbor on Pacific Coast Highway.
• Hyatt Regency Newport Beach - One of the area's top hotels. The name has changed from the Hyatt Newporter.
• Marriott Suites – One of the astonishing suites that overlooks the Back Bay.
• Newport Channel Inn – Is the nearest hotel on shore.
• Newport Beach Marriott – Was just right across from Fashion Island.
• The Island Hotel - Overlooks the magnificent view of the ocean.

Some of the businesses in Newport Beach are as follows:
TRIZETTO GROUP INC
567 San Nicolas Drive, Newport Beach
CA, United States 92660

TRIZETTO GROUP INC provides information technology solutions.
DOWNEY FINANCIAL CORP
3501 Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach
CA 92660-2939, United States

DOWNEY FINANCIAL CORP. is a holding company for Downey Savings and Loan Association which operates more than 170 branches in California and Arizona.

ACACIA RESEARCH CORP.
500 Newport Center Dr., 7th Fl.,
Newport Beach CA 92660-7002, United States

ACACIA RESEARCH CORP. is an investment firm that operates through two high-tech firms, each with their own tracking stock.

Some scenic attractions are also found in Newport Beach, like the Balboa Fun Zone which consists of an amusement park, arcade, rides and restaurants. The Orange County Museum of Art is also a place where you can enjoy some of the art exhibits from a variety of modern artist. A training place of some Olympic players is the Newport Aquatic Center. It is a place where they offer training in canoeing, kayaking, and rowing. The Pelican Hill has a superb golf shop and a fabulous dining option. It has two golf courses, the ocean north and ocean south courses.

This inviting Newport Beach community is a perfect place for holiday destinations. You and your family can go to the beach, enjoy the Balboa Fun Zone, rent roller blades, and go shopping at Toy Boat. You can also go surfing with some friends, go sport fishing and rent sailboats, paddleboat's or kayaks, and bicycles. Getting pampered at a spa, watching the sun rise on the beach, while having breakfast at the nicest restaurants and hotels are some of the pleasurable offers of Newport Beach.

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