An Orange County Classic: Newport Beach

Stroll by the sea, have a bite, hang out on beach, and watch the bodysurfers on sun-drenched beaches.

The Newport Harbor and beach area features miles of paths, fresh seafood, two piers, and an old-fashioned amusement park. Paddle around the harbor, eat a chocolate-covered frozen banana. Catch body surfers at The Wedge, a 20-foot monster of a wave that puts fear into the heart of even the best boarders. Add quaint Balboa Island with its ferry and nonstop yachts, and you have the setting for a perfect vacation.