Places We Keep Going Back To: Newport Beach Getaway

If your only idea of Newport Beach is the stereotypical one that comes from television and a drive down Pacific Coast Highway, you'll be surprised to find there's another Newport altogether on Balboa Island. It's a place where people fly flags on the Fourth of July and you can still get a Balboa Bar ice cream bar to eat on the ferry.

Everyone I've introduced it to raves about this place, and in case you're interested in checking it out, our Newport Beach Weekend Getaway guide will help you plan.

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