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Newport Beach, California, also known as the "Colorful Coast," is one of Southern California's most vibrant recreation and entertainment centers. The city is famous worldwide for its picturesque sandy beaches, majestic coastline, infinite recreational activities, award-winning dining and world-class shopping.

Newport Beach is so rich in wonderful things to see and do that you could spend weeks here and still not manage to do and see them all. Also, Newport Beach is centrally located near every major visitor attraction in Southern California, making this a singularly convenient spot from which to experience all of the attractions that the entire region has to offer.

Newport Beach is easily accessible via Orange County's John Wayne Airport. Most locations in Newport Beach are no more than 15 minutes away. There are 7 major hotel properties in the Newport Beach market area as well as 11 intimate lodging facilities. San Diego is an easy 85 miles (136 km) south of Newport Beach. Newport Beach is 50 miles (80 km) south of Los Angeles. Catalina Island is 30 miles across the sea from Newport Beach. The Catalina Flyer luxury catamaran makes one roundtrip to Catalina daily, departing Newport Beach at 9:00am and departing Catalina at 4:30pm. The Disneyland Resort is a short 14 miles north of Newport Beach. Take the 55-freeway north to the 5-freeway north and exit at Disney Way or Harbor Boulevard in Anaheim.

Driving Regulations
If you are a visitor in California over 18 years old and have a valid driver license from your home state or country (where you live permanently), you may drive in this state without getting a California driver license as long as your home state license remains valid. Seat belts must be worn by all drivers and passengers, including any passenger who is age six or older and weighs over 60 lbs. A child passenger restraint system is required for any child who is under the age of six and weighs 60 pounds or less.

Speed Limits In California
California's "Basic Speed Law" says that you must never drive faster than is safe for the current conditions. No matter what the speed limit sign may say your speed should depend on:

Area	Limit
Highways	65-70 MPH
2-Lane Undivided Highways	55 MPH
Business & Residential Areas	25 MPH
Around School Areas	25 MPH
Alleyways	15 MPH

Drinking And Driving Laws In California
The blood alcohol limit is 0.08. First offense may result in license suspension or revocation, independent of any jail, fine, or other criminal penalty imposed in court for the driving under the influence offense.

Parking
There are $1/hour metered parking spots throughout the area, as well as several free but difficult to obtain street parking spots.

Visitor Centers
The Newport Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau is located at 110 Newport Center Drive, Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
1-800-94-COAST 949-719-6100 or fax 949-719-6101

Emergency Contact Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your trip in Newport Beach.

• AAA California
  Roadside Assistance: 800-400-4AAA
  Newport Beach Location: (949) 476-8880
• Fire or Police (Emergency): 911
  Police (Non-Emergency): (949) 644-3717