| Although the area of Newport Beach is known for the | | | | stones, which is quite different. |
| harbor and love of the water, it also contains a hidden | | | | Once you pass Turquoise, Topax, Diamond, and |
| shoppers paradise. With the infamous Fashion Island | | | | Sapphire, you'll reach the popular Marine Avenue, which |
| and Balboa Island nearby, Newport does wonders for | | | | is where shoppers will fall in love. With unique and |
| those who like activities yet enjoy shopping. | | | | attractive gift shops and sidewalk cafes, it's easy to |
| Fashion Island is one of the best areas of Newport | | | | spend hours here looking at everything you can |
| Beach, containing over 200 stores. The Island has | | | | purchase. |
| everything you could ever want, from toys to | | | | The heart of the Balboa Island's shopping and apparel |
| expensive clothes. If you've ever tried Fashion Island | | | | district, Marine Avenue has many unique boutiques and |
| before, you're probably aware of just how great it can | | | | galleries as well. If hunger strikes, you can lose yourself |
| be. With over 200 stores, it'll take hours and hours to | | | | in the tastefully impressive Balboa Bar, a bar made of |
| explore everything here - and possibly even days. | | | | vanilla ice cream that is dipped in chocolate. |
| If you happen to be looking for an inexpensive, yet | | | | With restaurants on the Avenue as well, you can |
| excellent experience, Balboa Island is where you | | | | enjoy everything from a simple meal to some of the |
| should be going. The Island is accessible from Palm | | | | best Italian food in Newport Beach. Offering you plenty |
| Street by ferry at the Balboa Peninsula, or by car/foot | | | | of things to see as well, Balboa Island gives you more |
| from Jamboree Road at the Pacific Coast Highway. | | | | than just shopping - although the shopping here is |
| With its great location and environment, the community | | | | something you must experience. |
| is home to more than 80 galleries, gift shops, and fine | | | | If you enjoy shopping and seeing beautiful views, |
| restaurants. All along the streets on the island, you can | | | | Newport Beach is truly the shopping paradise you've |
| find locals selling great merchandise, along with | | | | been longing for. As a family vacation, Balboa Island |
| vendors selling superb sweets and hot eats. | | | | and the surrounding areas can provide everything you |
| When walking on foot on the island, you'll notice that | | | | need for fun and entertainment. For shopping lovers |
| there are wonderful views of the extravagent homes, | | | | everywhere, Newport Beach provides the type of |
| harbor, and even the bay. Passing the street signs, you | | | | shopping you won't find anywhere else. |
| may notice that they are indeed named after precious | | | | |