"Escape to Newport" Top 5 Page for this destination Newport Beach by soulanjuli

Newport Beach Travel Guide: 84 reviews and 172 photos

aboard the "Mistress May" yacht - Newport Beach

Right smack in the middle of final exams, end of the semester research projects, and the chaos of moving out of the dorms, came my much needed break from mundane reality---sorority formal. This year the lovely event took place aboard a gorgeous yacht. We set sail at sunset and toured the beautiful Newport Beach Marina. The view offered a pink, blue and orange sunset, homes that ranged from tiny cottages to enormous waterfront mansions, and the tall, distinctive office buildings of the nearby city. Restaurants along the marina included Joe's Crab Shack, Remy Bar, and a few others. Because of its location, which is close to major cities like Irvine and L.A., Newport Beach makes a quick, relaxing, easy weekend getaway.

Sour grapes? Not at all

Lucky grapes

Pros and Cons

Pros:Close to major freeways

Last visit to Newport Beach: May 2003
Intro Updated Jul 2, 2003
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taking a picture of Molly taking a picture - Newport Beach

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my dinner guest at the Rainforest Cafe - Newport Beach

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Comments (8)

RickinDutch Jun 23, 2006 at 6:51 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday! Was fun to see Newport again!
omran Oct 21, 2005 at 3:12 PM Report Abuse

great pic`s thanx 4 sharing
masc4s Sep 2, 2004 at 3:48 PM Report Abuse

Great photo's. Good restaurant review. I want that volano!
cachaseiro Jun 30, 2004 at 4:17 PM Report Abuse

nice photos from south cal.
lmkluque Jul 25, 2003 at 7:53 AM Report Abuse

From Fatigues to Formals you are impressive! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! See you at the Manhattan VT Meeting!!
Pounder73 Jul 7, 2003 at 8:34 PM Report Abuse

a friend once passed out at the Rainforest in Vegas. We were glad he did not turn into a volcano...
Annapet May 30, 2003 at 1:53 PM Report Abuse

Ah, now I remember why we almost moved to Newport Beach....
frankcanfly May 13, 2003 at 4:44 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a great formal event, and perfect timing! The gorilla doesn't match your outfit.. :-)