When Captain Samuel S. Dunnells successfully steered his 105-ton river steamer, Vaquero,
through upper Newport Bay in 1870, James and Robert McFadden rushed from Northern
California by stagecoach to mark the inaugural voyage. More than 100 years later, Newport
Beach’s harbor is crowded with pleasure, fishing and tour boats. Its streets are busy with
shoppers browsing at Fashion Island, tourists enjoying Balboa ice cream bars on Balboa
Island and surfers tackling The Wedge or other hot spots along the city’s 6.2 miles of
beaches. One hundred years after the McFaddens built what is now Newport Pier, the city
still revels in its ocean roots. Back then, only a few dozen summer cottages could be rented,
and a few dozen people called Newport Beach home.

 This property has played a prominent role within Newport Beach and Orange County
since its debut in 1984. The hotel, designed by renowned architect, Gin Wong, has been
affiliated with several brands including Le Méridien and most recently, Sutton Place. Over
the past two decades, the hotel has served as the traditional gathering place for large
conventions, countless weddings, social events and election night galas.

 In July 2005, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts assumed management of the property now
known as the Fairmont Newport Beach. Fairmont is extremely proud to add this property
to its collection of unique hotels and resorts — including four other properties within
California. In September 2006, the hotel celebrated its grand opening with a gala event for nearly
900 people. The hotel’s refurbishment — totaling more than $32 million — radiates a new
dramatic feel from both an architectural and design standpoint. Now complete, the hotel’s
440 guestrooms, including 56 striking suites, have been re-styled in rich woods and a
textured natural palette of rye, chocolate, gold and cayenne, accented with tumbled granite,
woven cane and rich British Colonial wood. Designed to capture the style of Southern
California, the expansive guestrooms provide a relaxing haven to enjoy Orange County,
whether visiting the Fairmont Newport Beach for a corporate retreat, business meeting or
a leisurely getaway with friends, family and Fido (yes, the Fairmont Newport Beach is a
pet-friendly hotel). To complete the luxury hotel experience, the hotel’s full-service
Willow Stream Spa offers more than 8,000 square feet of space, including seven decadent
spa treatment rooms with the finest in spa services — using only the best in products
and techniques.

 Fairmont plans to continue and expand the hotel’s role within the community. The
Fairmont Newport Beach will participate in Fairmont’s renowned Green Partnership
and Adopt-A-Beach programs.

 The Fairmont Newport Beach continues with its charter of “turning moments into
memories,” and thanks to you for the opportunity to do so.