Newport Beach Apartments | Living on the Beach in CaliforniaÕs Celebrated City

Newport Beach, with its nine miles of pristine beaches and distinctive seaside activities and attractions, offers an unforgettable glimpse into the ultimate Southern California destination.

Seven world-class hotels featuring more than 100,000 square feet of traditional meeting space citywide, and over 2,5000 deluxe rooms, along with unique venues such as yacht charters, waterfront dining and museums, make Newport Beach a meetings Mecca.

The city of Newport Beach extends beyond the peninsula to occupy land around the bay, and also includes several islands, such as Lido and Linda isles and Balboa Island. Its 5.5 mi/9 km of sandy beaches and its yacht harbor have made it a popular and prosperous resort. Luxury hotels and seaside villas cater for tourists.

The Corona del Mar district, east of the bay, and Balboa, on the peninsula, are especially well known. The city's manufactures include electronic equipment, computer software, plastics, and fiberglass boats, and it also contains financial and insurance concerns. Newport Bay plays host to yacht regattas and is the starting point of the annual NewportÐEnsenada (Mexico) race.

Everyone needs a slice every once in a while and a vacation seems like the perfect time for one Ð or more. Two pie places that are well known in the Balboa Peninsula are Original Pizza and Pizza PeteÕs.

Original has been around since 1963 and is clearly visible when heading down the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. With fresh dough thatÕs tossed right behind the counter, some say itÕs the best tasting pizza around.

Pizza PeteÕs has every skateboarder, surfer and lifeguard dropping by to pick up pizza by the slice. PeteÕs serves a New York style pizza that goes light on sauce and cheese. The price is tough to beat, with two slices and a drink from under five bucks.

Or more specifically, the little holes in the middle. Seaside Bakery has a reputation for the best ham and cheese croissants, but itÕs the donut holes that are out of this world. These small, sweet, little wonders can just be popped in the mouth while walking the boardwalk. Beware Ð they sell out fast.

Part unspoiled nature, part manmade wonder and part luxury paradise; Newport Beach enchants every type of traveler to its glowing shores. Trendsetters flock to the shopping havens of open air Fashion Island, the seaside shops of Corona Del Mar and the new developments on Newport Coast. The estuary on Back Bay is a birder's paradise, while hikers favor the protected beach at Crystal Cove. Surfers catch the best breaks on The Wedge while families enjoy the Fun Zone on Balboa Peninsula.

So there you have it, Newport Beach is a wonderful place to call home. And if youÕre in the market for a new apartment, there is no time like the present and no place like Newport Beach.