A Brief History of Newport Beach — Newport Beach guide

A Brief History of Newport Beach

From a modest shipping port to one of California's most celebrated coastal cities, Newport Beach has always been defined by its relationship with the water. This is the story of how a small harbor community became a world-class destination.

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