It's time to write the next chapter in the story of you With its combination of natural beauty and manmade elegance, the chic seaside community of Newport Beach holds countless possibilities for the sophisticated traveler. View our eZine or download our digital visitors guide to start planning your visit. Your story awaits…
	Holiday Happenings: What to See, Where to Dine, What to Splurge on Don't miss the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade celebrating "100 Years of Christmas Cheer"on December 17-21. Check out a complete list of all upcoming holiday events and seasonal packages.
	A masterpiece in the making . . . The Resort at Pelican opens November 26 Blending the principles of Italy's most renowned Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio, with California comfort and style, the Resort at Pelican Hill is the newest ultra-luxurious resort to open in Newport Beach and currently accepting reservations for its November 26 debut.
	Eight Places to See Holiday Lights in Newport Beach Getting into that holiday spirit? View the top eight places to see holiday lights throughout Newport Beach --from the impressive 115 ft. Christmas tree at Fashion Island to a tree lighting ceremony right on the sand at Crystal Cove State Park. ...More Info
	Fairmont Newport Beach Offers Evacuation Rates to Fire Victims (Airport District - Airport Adjacent) With the devastation of the recent Southern California fires, the Fairmont Newport Beach is offering a special discounted rate of $149.00 for all impacted Californians. This rate is valid through November 30th, 2008 and waives all pet policy deposits. Reservations and/or further information is available by phoning the ...More Info
Fashion Island Tree Lighting Ceremony 11/21 - 11/22 Fashion Island, Newport Beach's premier Mediterranean style open-air shopping center with views of the Pacific Ocean, again boasts what is thought to be the nation's tallest Christmas tree, a grand 115 ft. white fir direct from the forests of northern California's Mt. Shasta.The impressive tree features 23,000 lights a...More Info The Sawdust Art Festival Presents Its 18th Annual Winter Fantasy 11/22 - 12/14 A Season of Dreams The 18th Annual Winter Fantasy at the Sawdust Art Festival features 170 artists who exhibit and sell their original art and unique, handcrafted items in an enchanting outdoor setting in Laguna Canyon. Special holiday touches include the Children's Holiday Playhouse, thousands of ligh...More Info 100th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 12/17 - 12/21 Celebrating its 100th year, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is known as the oldest holiday boat parade in the country! Boat owners in Newport Beach have "decked the hulls" of their seagoing vessels since 1908. Prizes are awarded in a variety of categories and are highly coveted - motivating boat owners to spen...More Info View more events on our Calendar!