Newport Beach Favorites

Favorite thing: Talk of Politics!

In this city of the very "blue" (Democrat) state of California, one sees mostly "red" (Republican). NB/Corona del Mar residents are not reticent to lash against" hefty lefty-influence" in their town. But for those who are blue, don't fret, N.B. will welcome all, especially if you have the money to spend! Democrats are outnumbered here about 2 to 1, and about all of the major political players including Congress is represented by Repubs. Expect lavish "red" political bashes here in swanky hotels and other spots especially when Election Days comes around.

Favorite thing: (Not a Favorite thing necessarily- just a thing!)

Despite Newport Beach's population in the tens of thousands (about 70,000+) , Nb has a village feel. Like in any village, there are nice places to walk here despite that the city is widespread. A good place to take a stroll is along the coast-of course, as well as at the Lido or on one of the city's hiking trails.

Newport Beach as a city is really made of signifcant, individual parts- there is Balboa Island, Newport Coast, Corona Del Mar (a community strongly linked to NB on the south end), Eastbluff, West Newport , the Lido, Mariner's Village. The subdivisions really go on and on if you consider the exclusive residential neighborhoods.

Newport is a well-established community of exclusivity. It is clear to me that I step into another world when I enter N.B. - from either direction. It's mostly a world of opulent shops and vital business, luxury cars continuously rolling down the streets, carefree people and well, yachts galore. If you are not filthy rich (or at least a little rich) , don't drive a fancy sportscar or SUV, not into yachts or can't afford to shop upscale, well, you would have a hard time to appreciate Newport to its fullest.

In architecture, the village look is seen in the New England style individual homes and condos. Oh how cramped and dear (expensive) they are along the coast and marina areas!

Favorite thing: Its Subduedness!

Though the city of Newport Beach is rather prominent with its richness and numerous activities, the beach area is rather subdued. This is the contrast of another beach city of, notably, Santa Monica.

Favorite thing: My sister said that renting a yacht was cheaper than what it would cost to have the reception at a regular hotel. The party was on a yacht and it sailed around the harbor for 4 hours. Most people thought it was cool.

The company renting out the yachts is called Adventures at Sea.

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Favorite thing: Little bridges!

Goldenrod Bridge - 1928

Find this sweet little walkways as you make your way to or from the beach at Corona del Mar. Take Goldenrod Avenue from Coast Highway!