Shopping at South Coast Plaza If fashion is your passion, then South Coast Plaza awaits you. Attracting visitors from around the world, this shopping “Mecca” offers a collection of over 280 boutiques and anchor stores, many exclusive to California. South Coast Plaza is well known for being one of the nation’s most extravagant shopping destinations for fashion, spa services, home furnishings, dining and more. This can easily occupy a half-day’s worth of entertainment, if not more, but if you are a speed shopper, then combine this spree with a bite to eat at one of the many local restaurants or cafes. For more information visit: www.southcoastplaza.com
Orange County Golfing Take to the tee with a half-day on the links. The Fairmont Newport Beach has several relationships with neighboring championship golf courses such as Tijeras Creek, Strawberry Farms, and Tustin Ranch. Try your skill at Tijeras Creek (www.tijerascreek.com) and find that this spectacular Ted Robinson-designed course is playable for all levels, yet challenging enough to interest even the lowest handicaps. Also known as Orange County’s “home course,” Strawberry Farms Golf Club (www.strawberryfarmsgolf.com) is coveted because of its natural California wilderness beauty and tranquility combined with the excitement of a true championship golf venue. This par-71, 6,700-yard course takes a golfer through a variety of terrains including canyons, and wetlands and provides players with picturesque views of lakes with natural waterfalls. Finally, the Tustin Ranch Golf Club is the original upscale, daily fee public golf development in the Orange County countryside. Designed by Ted Robinson, this course is renowned for its expertly managed tournaments, golf outings, and business meetings in a beautiful natural setting which includes regal palm trees, sparkling waterfalls, and glistening lakes (www.tustinranchgolf.com).
Deep-Sea Fishing If you’ve got your sea legs about you, head to the coast for an afternoon of deep-sea fishing with Davey's Locker. It is one of the largest marine recreation centers in southern California and is situated in the historic Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach. They have seven sportfishing boats in their fleet that are Coast Guard certified and equipped with the latest in Sonar and GPS systems. Before you go out to sea you may want to visit their complete on-site tackle shop, T’s Tackle. T’s Tackle can equip you with everything from fishing licenses, rental and purchase rods and reels and an assortment of other tackle to outfit you for any of their excursions. For more information visit: www.southcoastplaza.com
Disneyland® Resort The children – or the children at heart – will always enjoy Disneyland® Park and Disney’s California Adventure® Park- the “Happiest place on Earth” is less than a 30-minute drive from the Hotel. Visit Disneyland® Park, Disney’s California Adventure® Park, and Downtown Disney® District. Disneyland® Park is improved with several new attractions, shows, and parades, but has maintained the traditional Disney entertainment. Disney’s California Adventure® Park theme park combines the energy of Disney with California excitement. Downtown Disney® District (Free admission) is a bustling recreational venue which is home to themed restaurants, live entertainment venues, and boutique shops and is known for it’s exciting night life. The hotel’s Concierge is available to provide assistance with Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Ticketsand other related information.
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