Shopping in Orange County can be a great experience for couples or families. Orange County has the best and biggest variety of stores in Southern California. Spend the day buying your kids ice cream while shopping for souvenirs, listen to free concert music with your partner, and enjoy the entertainment and games that Orange County's shopping centers have to offer.
Fashion Island(Total Est. Distance: 5.03 miles) is one of California's most extraordinary shopping with more than 200 stores, 40 restaurants and two cinema complexes in beautiful Newport Beach. Fashion Island is a nice outdoor mall with several anchor stores and an outdoor escalator offering a sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean. This metropolitan indoor/outdoor shopping plaza offers promenades, kiosks, an indoor Farmer's Market, the only Bloomingdale's in Orange County, and dozens of restaurants. Fashion Island is both a shopping center and an entertainment venue. Enjoy the cool ocean breeze and free summer concerts, all while dining at one of the mall's many restaurants. Fashion Island is a great place for couples to enjoy an evening of entertainment and dining.
South Coast Plaza(Total Est. Distance: 7.54 miles) is bigger and better than the Rodeo Drive. The South Coast Plaza is a wonderful shopping destination. Some of its many stores include Bullock's, Sears, Bullock's Men's Store, Nordstrom, Robinsons-May, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cartier, CHANEL Boutique, Christian Dior, Banana Republic, Gap, Barneys New York, Bath & Body Works, Godiva Chocolatier, Beachworks, Borders Books, BOSS Hugo Boss, Ann Taylor, Baccarat, Eileen Fisher, Gianni Versace, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, and Fendi. South Coast Plaza may well be the ultimate California shopping mall experience, boasting almost 3 million square feet of enclosed space, and covering some 128 acres in all, it is one of the largest shopping centers in the world.
The Irvine Spectrum Center (Total Est. Distance: 15.38 miles ) is an outdoor mall in Irvine, California. The Irvine Spectrum Center's main attaction is its 21 theater movieplex, but it also boasts the gamut of normal mall shop chains including Spencer Gifts, Barnes and Noble, and Hot Topic. Its color changing obelisk makes it a landmark of the area. The architecture of the mall is based on the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The center boasts popular restaurants including P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Wolfgang Puck Cafe, Bertolini's Authentic Trattoria and Chammps Americana. Other hot-spots included Barnes & Noble, Gameworks, a variety of retail stores and a food court.
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Sailing is one of Newport Beach's best and well known activities. Sailing is one of the many activites that entice visitors year after year. Sailing is stress relieving, exhilarating, and exciting, all at the same time. You can hear the sound of the water gently lapping against the side of the boat as you quietly along being propelled by the power of nature. Drop anchor and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the outdoors.
Playing golf is another fun activity that visitors enjoy. Newport Beach golfing is an experience that you will never forget. It isn't simply a walk in the park, but a breathtaking, challenging activity. Perched high above the Pacific Ocean on the Newport Coast, stands one of Orange County's best golf destinations. With the finest service and amenities, a superb golf shop, and fabulous dining options, Pelican Hill is an exciting golf experience with a exhilarating ocean view. You can enjoy the ocean view with some friends or perhpas some business associates. Either way, with an ocean view and an incredible course at your disposal, your Newport Beach golf experience will be unforgettable.
Newport Beach is very popular for its boardwalk biking. Rent a bike for a day ride along the beach enjoying the clean, crisp air, and spectacular ocean vista. Its beach fun for couples and fun for kids. Biking is great way to stay active on vacation. If you didn't bring your bike along for your vacation, one of our front desk staff would be happy to help arrange bike rentals for you, your family, or that special someone.
Fishing on the Newport Beach Pier is another activity. Everyday it seems that more and more of the general public are starting to take notice that there may be just a bit more to fishing that meets the eye. Stand on the pier while you watch the boast sail by or simply enjoy the wonderful ocean view. There is a restaurant located on the pier where you can enjoy seafood or steak.
Dance the night away at Newport Beach's most popular clubs. After a day at the beach the night life comes alive in Newport Beach.Meet new people and listen to great music at clubs like the Sutra Lounge, Rodman's, Sharkey's, and Club Vegas. People come from miles around to enjoy the Newport Beach night life. Great drinks, music, special effects, and talented DJs, make Newport's club-scene the ultimate cool after sun down.
