The South Coast and Catalina Island: Places to Explore
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Guidebooks
Photo: Bart Everett/Shutterstock
Newport Beach
Newport Beach has evolved from a simple seaside village to an icon of chic coastal living. Its ritzy reputation comes from megayachts bobbing in the harbor, boutiques that rival those in Beverly Hills, and spectacular homes overlooking the ocean.
Newport is said to have the highest per-capita number of Mercedes-Benzes in the world; inland Newport Beach's concentration of high-rise office buildings, shopping centers, and luxury hotels drive the economy. But on the city's Balboa Peninsula, you can still catch a glimpse of a more innocent, down-to-earth beach town scattered with tackle shops and sailor bars.
Newport Beach at a Glance
Elsewhere in The South Coast and Catalina Island
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Summer Fun in NOLA: Discover the true spirit of New Orleans
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
Travel Deals in The South Coast and Catalina Island
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- $53-$73 -- Anaheim Hotel near Disney w/Breakfast, 65% Off BookIt.com
- $169-$179 -- 4-Star Hotel in Downtown L.A., Save 50% Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel
- $149-$199 -- Downtown Los Angeles 4-Star Hotel, 40% Off — $149-$199 The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
- $126 & up -- 4-Star Downtown Los Angeles Hotel, 50% Off — $126 Hotwire.com
* Some taxes, fees additional
