Area Attractions & Visitor Information
Newport Beach, Orange County, and greater Los Angeles are home to world-class entertainment, dining, shopping, recreation, and culture. CREF attendees have new opportunities to enhance their visit. You can use the links below to start making plans.
Air travel is most convenient to Orange County / John Wayne Airport (SNA). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers the widest selection of fares and international carriers. Long Beach Airport is also a viable option. One important reminder: don't confuse Orange County (SNA) with San Diego (SAN).
The Newport Beach Marriott describes travel details, including ground options, at
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/laxnb-newport-beach-marriott-hotel-and-spa/
GENERAL INFO
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
http://www.ocair.com
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
http://www.lawa.org/welcomeLAX.aspx
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
http://www.longbeach.gov/airport/
WikiTravel - Newport Beach
http://wikitravel.org/en/Newport_Beach
WikiTravel - Orange County
http://wikitravel.org/en/Orange_County
WikiTravel - Los Angeles
http://wikitravel.org/en/Los_Angeles
Newport Beach Official Tourism Website
http://www.visitnewportbeach.com
LA Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Official Website
http://discoverlosangeles.com
DINING
Open Table (online reservations)
http://www.opentable.com/start.aspx?m=6&mn=309
Zagat Restaurant Guide - Orange County
http://www.zagat.com/zagatsearch/orange_county_restaurants.html
Zagat - Los Angeles
http://www.zagat.com/zagatsearch/zagat_los_angeles_restaurant_guide.html
ENTERTAINMENT
Time Out LA
http://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/
LA Times Entertainment Calendar - Newport Beach
http://theguide.latimes.com/newport-beach
LA Times Entertainment Calendar - Los Angeles
http://theguide.latimes.com
LA Weekly
http://www.laweekly.com
Experience LA
http://www.experiencela.com
LA Today
http://www.la2day.com
NEARBY MARCH EVENTS
Toshiba Classic Golf Tournament (March 1 - 7, 2010)
www.toshibaclassic.com
Festival of Whales (March 6 - 7 & 13 - 14)
http://www.dpfestivalofwhales.com
LOCAL SHOPPING
Fashion Island Mall (across from NB Marriott)
http://www.shopfashionisland.com
South Coast Plaza (8 miles from NB Marriott)
http://www.southcoastplaza.com
RECREATION
Local Golf Courses
http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.aspx?dest=Newport+Beach+CA
Local Beaches
http://www.beachcalifornia.com/newport6.html
Balboa Island (Newport Beach)
http://www.balboa-island.net
Balboa Peninsula
http://www.visitnewportbeach.com/visit_BalboaPeninsula.cfm
Laguna Beach
http://www.lagunabeachinfo.com
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve & Ecological Reserve
http://www.newportbay.org/bayintro.htm
http://www.ocparks.com/uppernewportbay/
Aquarium of the Pacific
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org
Disneyland
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/landing?name=DisneylandParkLandingPage
Knott’s Berry Farm
http://www.knotts.com
LEGOLAND California
http://www.legoland.com/California.htm
CULTURE
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
http://www.nhnm.org
Sherman Library & Gardens
http://www.slgardens.org
Orange County Museum of Art
http://www.ocma.net
The Getty Museum
http://www.getty.edu
LA County Museum of Art
http://www.lacma.org
Norton Simon Museum
http://www.nortonsimon.org
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
http://www.nhm.org
Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
http://www.tarpits.org
The Huntington Library
http://www.huntington.org
Performing Arts Center of LA County (including Walt Disney Concert Hall)
http://www.musiccenter.org