Newport Beach Vacations

All along Newport Beach there are several historic sites that are worth checking out. Many of them were around back in the early 1900's, which is great to see for anyone who wants to see what the past was like or to learn more about the history
behind Newport Beach.

Balboa Pavilion
Located at 400 Main Street, the Balboa Pavilion is the first landmark for Newport Beach. Built in 1905, the pavilion was the end of the line for the Red Car of the Pacific Electric. Now days, the Balboa Pavilion hosts a variety of shops, a chartering company, and even a restaurant.

McFadden's Wharf
Completed in 1889, the wharf began the decade for Newport as a shipping port. Built by James and Robert McFadden, the wharf was a great way to ship
lumber from Northern California to those who settled here.

Old Landing
The Old Landing is located at Highway 101 & Dover Drive. Established in 1870, the Old Landing was designated to be a new port by the McFaddens, who
went on to establish a shipping service in the area of Newort. Now, there's a bridge and highway on an area of teh site. The remaining area of the
Old Landing is vacant.

The Crystal Cove State Park, located in Newport Beach, provides you with 3.5 miles of beach and over 2,000 acres of undeveloped woodland, which is perfect for
horseback riding and hiking. Offshore, the waters are designed to be an underwater park.

Popular for mountain bikers inland, and scuba diving underwater, Crystal Cove beach is a great attraction for swimmers and surfers. There are also sandy
coves and nifty tidepools to explore. Offering you sand, rocky reefs, ridges, canyons, and a lot to do with your time, Crystal Cove ensures that you
never find yourself looking for something to do.

The park also features a couple miles of Pacific coastline, wooded canyons, open bluffs, and plenty of water. Giving Newport Beach more room for opportunity, the park continues to be great for swimming, surfing, or enjoying the sun.

During the winter months, Crystal Cove State Park Rangers offer nature hikes. This makes winter fun, for anyone who visits the park. Offering you plenty to do and see year round, Crystal Cove State Park adds more reason to visit or return to Newport Beach.

If you're looking for action and adventure in the Newport Beach area, the Disneyland Resort is everything you need. Bigger and more magical than ever, the world famous Disneyland is just a short ride from the Little Inn by the bay by. With the addition of the California Adventure Island, the Disneyland Resort is better than ever.

For kids of all ages, Disneyland is where the dreams come alive. From riding the many rides to the magical parade and seeing the enchanting characters of Disney in person, no place on earth can capture the wonder and magic like Disneyland.

With everyday excitement and the seasonal events like the fireworks display, Disneyland Resort will keep kids of all ages enchanted for hours. Best of all, Disneyland Resort has something for the entire family.

You can also learn about past and present California at the Disney Adventure Park, as well as learn about the colorful history that makes California what it is today. Things such as the California Gold Rush and the Hollywood Golden Years are all included at the
Adventure Park.

There are plenty of family activities to be found here as well, such as the Muppet Vision 3D, Twilight Zone Tower, and several others. From enjoying the rides to exploring everything in the Disneyland Park, you can spend hours and hours here and still not discover all of the magic.

When you get hungry, you can rest assured that the resort has plenty of places to eat. You can stop and eat at one of the restaurants or simply grab some food from one of the many vendors. There are all kinds of treats here as well, from caramel apples to cotton
candy.

What was once a tourist attraction giant, has become even bigger with the recent addition of the Disney California Adventure Park. The park has become very popular as well, helping to add an extra bit of kick to the resort.

Although there are many reasons to visit Newport Beach, few are bigger than either the Disneyland Resort or the Disney Adventure Park. Both are great for the entire family, and both will provide days and days of cutting edge entertainment.

If you plan to visit Newport Beach or a nearby area, you shouldn't hesitate to take your family to the Disneyland Resort. It's a short distance from the Little Inn by the bay in Newport Beach, which is more than worth that extra bit of time.