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"Riches of Newport ... and Corona Del Mar " a Newport Beach Travel Page by marinarena

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Enjoy the ride---Capture water fountains, murals & various little things in each grand destination!


Real Name: Marie
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Riches of Newport ... and Corona Del Mar

by marinarena - last update: Apr 1, 2007

Real Newport

Balboa/ Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach had been a lesser known part of California- until the sizzing hot soap opera, The O.C. debut throughout the world. Now, people think that they are familiar with NB- or, rather the entire Orange county. However, one must take note that the show is actually filmed 40 miles away in Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles county! TV is not reality thank God!

Well, here I will add some insider info and more pictures of the real NB. This group of pages deserves much more attention but for now , I give an overall synopsis and a brief list of where to go and what to do on a trip in THINGS TO DO! Though my set of LB doesn't reflect this, there are numerous great dining spots here- too many that I have to do still!!

This has been home to NBA superstars, Dennis Rodman and Kobe Bryant, who is still here. Rodman certainly left his mark here by having crazy -scandalous parties at his beach home which were well-reported locally on the news.
Newport Beach Coast, California

The "Capital" City of O.C.

When speaking of capital as money, NB is clearly the capital city of O.C!
Generally, if you live want to live here comfortably, you have to be super rich, rich, or very upper middle class!! At least if you are not loaded with cash, you can still enjoy the scene here!

Newport Balboa Coast

Oh, so lovely!!

Pics and more info to come on Corona Del mar, a community nestled within Newport Beach.

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Pros:"beautiful coast, almost immaculate, countless quality and unique shops, top notch restaurants, and fun entertainment at Balboa"
Cons:"the strong air of arrogance & superficiality stemming from crazy wealth in some parts!"
In A Nutshell:"You'll have a grand time in Newport even if you don't have several grands in your credit account!"
marinarena's Newport Beach Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 7 - Photos: 8
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 2
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 1
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3

marinarena's Newport Beach Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
At the Beach/Newport PierAugust, 2005 4
More Fashion Island pics- 4

Comments for marinarena about Newport Beach
Jim_Eliason Fri Jan 11, 2008 05:35 UTC
 Great page!
icunme Sun May 21, 2006 22:39 UTC
 Really enjoyed the photos/tips on these pages - especially Balboa - hope to see more and will return again. Ciao, Carol
Sophie1980 Thu Oct 20, 2005 06:52 UTC
 Hey bus lady! So when are we going to stalk the cast of the O.C then?! I'll get the shades and the camoflage gear, Supune knows the layout. We're sorted! Seriously, when's it on? Ha ha (sort of but not really). I'm loving the LA pages. Sophie

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