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MAJOR HOTELS

The Balboa Bay Club

Since 1948, The Balboa Bay Club has been the place to pursue the never ending pleasures of life. Just beyond the gated entry is one of the largest bayfront properties in the country, this private membership club on the Newport Harbor allows panoramic bay views from the waterfront guest rooms and patios. The Club offers a relaxed and discreet atmosphere for strategy sessions, conferences, seminars, banquets, receptions and retreats for five to 400. It also features 121 guest rooms with 14 suites, 14,000 square feet of meeting space with a main ballroom that opens onto the beautiful Newport Harbor, plus 15 break-out rooms, room service, a private beach, a fully equipped health club, men's and women's spa with steam rooms, whirlpools and massage, two swimming pools, full-size indoor basketball court, volleyball, racquetball and tennis courts, barbershop, beauty salon, valet and self parking; and a 140-slip private marina with guest and charter boat docking. Private Party and harbor Cruise Charters are available for receptions or dinners aboard one of the Club's fine yachts. Enjoy fine dining in The First Cabin Restaurant and dance the night away in The Shell Bar and Lounge. Guest have full use of all the club's facilities. Located just 10 minutes from John Wayne/Orange County Airport and Fashion Island, and 15 minutes from South Coast Plaza. 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For information or reservations, call (949) 645-5000 or 1-800-445-7153.

Four Seasons Hotel

Located along the scenic Colorful Coast, the Four Seasons is the only Five Diamond hotel in Newport Beach. Combining gracious hospitality with unparalleled service, this hotel, across from Newport Beach's Fashion Island, caters to both the business and leisure traveler. It consists of 285 guest rooms including 93 suites above Newport Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The Four Seasons offers 24-hour room service, twice-daily maid service, same day laundry and valet, a fully stocked bar, private balcony and extensive personalized services. Convention and meeting facilities include a Grand Ballroom with seating for 500. Fully equipped function rooms open to landscaped terraces and ocean views. Fitness facilities include lighted tennis courts, whirlpool spa, lap swimming pool, health club with sauna, massage therapy, facialist and manicurist/pedicurist. Guests enjoy guaranteed advanced booking for tee times and exclusive rates at the Pelican Hill Golf Club. Dine in the award-winning Pavilion, poolside cabanas or the Gardens Cafe and Lounge. Live entertainment. Banquet and catering services. Multi-lingual staff and concierge. Complimentary town-car service to and from John Wayne Airport. 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-0808 or in U.S. 1-800-332-3442.

Hyatt Newporter Resort

This 26-acre resort hotel located on the beautiful Upper Newport Bay combine's European elegance with California style. Lush surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for 410 luxurious guestrooms, 12 suites and four villas, each with a private pool, fireplace and wet bar. Meeting facilities of 20,000 square feet accommodate groups of ten to 900; distinctive outdoor areas, which make perfect venues for catered functions, compliment the function space. Additionally, the Hyatt Newporter has a team of dedicated catering and convention services professionals to assist with event planning. The hotel is also home to a Corporate Training and Development Center; The Aquarius Training System Team Building Center which features Total Quality Management Consultation. Hotel recreational amenities include a nine-hole, par three golf course, fully equipped health club, three swimming pools with Jacuzzis; Ping-pong, shuffleboard and the exclusive Palisades Tennis Club. A six-mile jogging and bicycle trail is adjacent to the property. Exclusive getaway packages. 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. www.hyattnewporter.com
1-800-233-1234 or (949) 729-1234.

Newport Beach Marriott Suites

Overlooking the Upper Newport Bay, this hotel with its 250 luxurious suites awaits your arrival. Each suite features three distinct living areas including, a master bedroom, living room and marbled bath with separate tub and shower. Also included is a wet bar and refrigerator in each suite. Services include morning newspaper delivery, laundry/valet service, safety deposit boxes and pre-registration. Meeting facilities can accommodate up to 150 people for business meetings, banquets and private parties. Indoor/outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool spa, health club and saunas. During the summer, rental bicycles are available for touring the Back Bay, which is directly across the street from the hotel. Windows Restaurant with adjoining cocktail lounge features California cuisine in a casual setting. John Wayne Airport courtesy shuttle. 500 Bayview Circle, Newport Beach. (949) 854-4500 or 1-800-228-9290.

Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Tennis Club

Located just across the street from exclusive Fashion Island, each of this hotel's 570 guestrooms and 8 suites has a private patio or balcony - many with breathtaking ocean views. On-site executive meeting facilities include the 8,000 square-foot Pacific Ballroom, accommodating up to 1,000. Banquet and catering facilities; concierge. Recreational amenities include tennis club with eight lighted courts, complete pro shop with nearby golf, snack bar and locker rooms, two swimming pools and whirlpools and health club. Laundry facilities are located on the premises with same-day dry-cleaning service available. Enjoy family dining at JW's California Grill, live entertainment and dancing at The View Lounge. Try fresh sushi and sashimi with an ocean view at the Sushi Bar. Refreshing libations and snacks are found poolside at the Pool Bar. Complimentary shuttle to John Wayne Airport. 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.1-800-228-9290. Groups: 1-800-831-4004. (949) 640-4000.

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Sheraton Newport Beach

Experience the utmost in comfort amidst contemporary surroundings at the Sheraton, which offers 335 rooms and four suites. Complimentary guest services include morning newspaper delivery, in room coffee makers, salon-style hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, and area shuttle service to and from the Orange County Airport. Professional meeting specialists attend to your every need, from intimate conferences in the elegantly appointed suites to a lavishly prepared banquet for 650 in the Pacific Ballroom. Recreation includes a relaxing swimming pool, spa, and lighted tennis and basketball courts and fitness room. Dine at the Boardwalk Cafe, a casual restaurant with a sophisticated atmosphere. Both the Club Level guest rooms and all meeting spaces have direct access to the Internet. Nightlife at the Reefwalker's Lounge and Appetizer Bar each evening with an oceanic flair. Newly-renovated Main Tower rooms and the grand sculpture Porte Cochere. 4545 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach. (949) 833-0570 or 1-800-325-3535.

The Sutton Place Hotel

This Four Star, Four Diamond hotel offers business and leisure travelers the finest in luxury accommodations and world-class guest services in a distinctive European style. Each of its 435 guest rooms and 29 suites provides a level of comfort and relaxation that meets the highest standards of excellence while attending to the smallest detail. Sutton Place's comprehensive meeting facilities and professional catering and conference staff are capable of serving gatherings up to 800. Recreational facilities include swimming pool, spa, sauna, lighted tennis courts and a fully equipped exercise room. Enjoy award-winning contemporary California French cuisine in the four-story atrium, garden setting of the hotel's restaurant Accents. Two lounges offer fine libations and live entertainment. John Wayne Airport courtesy shuttle. 4500 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach. (949) 476-2001 or 1-800-243-4141.

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BED AND BREAKFASTS / INNS

Balboa Inn

This historical landmark offers an ocean or bay view, with a fireplace and spa in each of the suites. Continental breakfasts, room service and full boardroom conference facilities are only a few of the comfortable amenities Balboa Inn provides its guests. For relaxation, guests can indulge in the refreshing pool or Jacuzzi, or take in a breathtaking sunset from the ocean-view terrace. Fine dining and nightly entertainment are walking distance away, as is the blue Pacific with its miles of broad, sandy beaches. 105 Main Street, Balboa Peninsula. (949) 675-3412.

Best Western Bay Shores

Best beach to resort to: ours! Rated by Mobil Travel Guide '96 as an " Exceptional Value in a resort location", the Best Western Bay Shores Inn features 21 rooms located less than 50 ft. from both the ocean and bay beaches. The feel of a bed and breakfast is enhanced by fresh baked cookies at check-in and a cozy wood paneled breakfast room where guests enjoy fresh fruit, bagels, muffins, and cereals. Guests can check-out over 150 films for free. Also complimentary are all the toys necessary to enjoy a great day on the beach including chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards. The rooftop sundeck provides a fabulous view of the bay and the ocean. The suite features two bedrooms with full kitchen, dining/living room, and a large bay view balcony. Premium rooms include ocean/bay views. Both fine and casual dining, the Newport Beach pier and shopping are just a short walk from our front door. 1800 W. Balboa Boulevard (949) 675-3463 or (800) 222-6675.

Doryman's Oceanfront Inn

Enter a 19th century oceanfront hideaway bed and breakfast, where romantic elegance and Victorian grandeur grace each of the 10 carefully appointed rooms and suites. Originally built in 1891, the inn has been faithfully restored with American and French antiques, beautifully recreating the Victorian era. Rooms feature a fireplace, ocean view, canopy bed and a marble sunken Jacuzzi. Receive a complimentary bottle of wine or champagne for your special occasion. English butter cookies and hot chocolate are provided at night. Breakfast in the parlor includes fresh pastries, brown eggs, seasonal fruits, yogurts and cheeses, and many international coffees and teas. Enjoy ocean breezes on the outside patio with a view of the harbor and capture spectacular Pacific sunsets from the rooftop deck. All staff members are trained concierges. Business facilities are available. 2102 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach. (949) 675-7300

Newport Beach Inn

The Newport Beach Inn is a newly renovated hotel located directly across from the beach. A heated outdoor pool is available along with a restaurant adjacent to the hotel and several others nearby. 6208 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. (949) 642-8252.

Newport Channel Inn

Just across from the beach, Newport Channel Inn is close to everything for which Newport Beach is famous, yet is a fraction of the cost of other lodging choices. The Inn offers 30 spacious guestrooms, free in-room coffee and tea, more than 30 free cable and premium TV channels including remote, plus a rooftop sundeck for capturing cool ocean breezes - all at a surprisingly reasonable price. Guests can enjoy swimming, surfing and sunbathing on the beautiful white sands with beach towels provided. Walking, jogging and bicycling paths are all nearby. Tennis is available, and restaurants are within walking distance. The Newport Shores Channel and children's park next door are a bird watcher's delight. Our friendly staff will assist you with sightseeing and dining suggestions to help make your stay in Newport Beach as pleasurable as possible. Ask about our many discount cruise packages, our special "seventh night free" offer, and availability of oversized rooms with three or four beds. Special group rates are also available. 6030 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 642-3030. Reservations: 1-800-255-8614.

Newport Classic Inn

Make your next business trip or vacation a relaxing one and experience fine accommodations during your stay on Mariner's Mile. With 52 beautiful guest rooms and a meeting facility, you're steps from the pristine Newport Harbor yacht marina. On the second floor at Tsuru Restaurant, savor superb Japanese cuisine, and enjoy many delicacies prepared by first-class Japanese chefs. Many excellent restaurants are also close by. Complimentary limousine service available. John Wayne Airport courtesy shuttle. 2300 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 722-2999 or 1-800-633-3199.

Portofino Beach Hotel

At the Portofino Beach Hotel, guests enjoy exceptional oceanfront elegance and personalized attention in a setting where the finest, old-world traditions are combined with modern amenities. Fifteen beautifully appointed rooms and four villas provide full conveniences and extended-stay accommodations. Enjoy a catered dinner in your room, dine at nearby restaurants or take in nightlife at local cabarets. Continental breakfast. Cocktail lounge. 2306 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach.
(949) 673-7030

The Little Inn by the Bay

The Little Inn by the bay is an unpretenscious bed & breakfast that is in the heart of Newport Beach and offers just what you need for a quick getaway or a long relaxing visit to the coast. The Inn offers complimentary continental breakfast, bicycles, and wine and cheese. We have a friendly helpful staff, clean comfortable rooms, and a perfect location. You can walk to almost everything with only a block to the beach and even less to the bay. 2627 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 675-1841

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CAMPING & RV FACILITIES

Newport Dunes Resort

On the corner of Jamboree Road and Pacific Coast Highway on the bay's southern end is a 100-acre waterfront RV resort, offering more than 400 sites with full hook-ups, and a village center including a grocery store, pool, spa, laundry facilities and a daily schedule of activities. You can rent sailboats, kayaks, electric boats, pedal boats and wind surfers, as well as bicycles, rollerblades, beach chairs and umbrellas. Enjoy casual bayfront dining at the Back Bay Cafe. There's also a children's playground on the beach with a whale to climb on, a jungle gym, slide, swings and even a floating, fiberglass whale waterslide. For more information on beach and bay use, call Newport Dunes Resort and Marina at (949) 729-3863. 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach.

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RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Oakwood Corporate Housing

This nationwide lodging chain with five convenient Orange County locations caters to extended-stay business travelers as well as vacationers. It offers spacious, home-like accommodations, resort-like recreational facilities and bottom-line savings, Oakwood is your home away from home. Rooms include fully equipped kitchens, televisions, VCRs and instant phone and cable service. Additional amenities available: maid service, meeting arrangements and private telephone lines. This beautifully landscaped environment features heated swimming pools, spas, tennis courts and fitness centers. Minimum stay of 31 days required. In Orange County: (949) 574-3700 or 1-800-456-9351.

Newport Beach Plaza

Retirement community with assisted living facilities located 1/2 mile from the beach. Short-term apartment rentals available for senior visitors. Full-service dining room, recreational activities and transportation are provided. 1455 Superior Avenue, Newport Beach. (949) 645-6833.

Irvine Apartment Communities

Orange County's largest and most respected apartment owner, Irvine Apartment Communities offers over 15,000 apartments in 53 communities throughout Newport, Irvine and Tustin. When visiting for one month or longer, IAC Suites offers a broad range of furnished apartments to fit most any budget. www.iac-apts.com IAC Suites: 1-800- IAC-5177, or contact IAC's Apartment Information Center: 1-800-IAC-5115


BEACHFRONT & VACATION HOMES

A Beach Get-A-Way 916 East Ocean Front/919 East Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach: (714) 850-9311.

Balboa Newport Realty 428 32nd Street, Newport Beach: (949) 723-4494.

Beach 'n Bay Rental Company 1501 West Balboa Boulevard., Balboa: (949) 673-7368.

Burr White Realty 2901 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach: (949) 675-4630.

Guest Homes USA 3117 Jefferson Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
www.accelenet.net/guesthomesusa (949) 650-6502

T & P Enterprises One Circle Avenue, Larchmont, NY, 10538: 1-800-937-3470.

Villa Rentals, Inc. 427 31st Street, Newport Beach: (949) 675-4912.

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