Enjoy the Southern California fresh ocean breezes and expansive views from the Pier, world class surfing, swimming, building sand castles to sunbathing.
1. There are four incredible seasons
California is one of those southwestern states that has mild summers with cool evenings if you’re located about 5-10 miles from the coast. Southern California has mountains that allow people to go to the beach in the morning and still get in some skiing or play in the snow the same day.
Wear shorts or bring a jacket for adventures at higher elevations. You can have spring, summer, fall, and a snowy winter in the higher elevations such as Big Bear.
2. Southern California has a great food scene
California is blessed to have some of the best restaurants an cuisine in the country. It ranges from Mexican, Chinese, Thai, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Ethiopian, Brazilian, Cuban, Japanese, and so many countries as well as specific ingredients. There really is something for everyone no matter where you’re from around the world.
3. The great food trucks
One element of the excellent food culture is the insane amount of competition that produces viable eating choices. This has led to L.A., Orange County and San Diego having multiple options for hot food.
From breakfast, lunch and dinner you can enjoy gourmet cuisine from the best breakfast burritos even a movie food truck caterer would applaud. SoCal food is one of the benefits of living here.
4. Features some of the best art museums in the U.S.
One of the country’s best art museums, the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA) is situated right in the downtown. The main branch on 250 S. Grand Ace features post world art with numerous galleries, including virtual for online viewing.
Many museums in Southern California have just started reopening due to the pandemic in 2020 through the first few months of 2021 such as LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits Museum, Laguna Art Museum and Pretend Art Children’s Museum n Irvine and a few others.
5. So hard to forget
Newport Beach is without a doubt a picturesque scenic coastal city featuring amazing beaches with views from the cliffs, among of the world’s top surfing locations, each of which makes it hard to forget.
6. Conserve Nature
Committed to the conservation and restoration of the Upper Newport Bay which spans 135 acres , the Newport Bay Conservancy on a regular basis features bird-watching events, classroom viewing of amphibians and reptiles at the Muth Interpretive Center, kayak trips, lectures and and a variety of other informative and activities for all ages.
7. Balboa Island local shops
Drive a few minutes until you reach Marine Avenue for some trendy shops finds and exciting culinary treats. If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, check out Dad’s Donut or Frozen Banana. It’s all part of the beach life.
8. Whale watching
You can’t leave without going on a tour, chances are high you’ll get to see finback whales, blue whales, humpback whales and grey whales. Along with these large mammals will be dolphins. seal and sharks.
9. The Play is the Scene
Newport Theater Arts Center is located on Cliff Drive and overlooking Pacific Coast Highway and the spectacular Pacific Ocean. It’s a venue that seats 90 people with not really a bad seat in the house. You have a small town feel in a very high end area. Great acting and directing in an artistic town.
10. Know your Harbor.
Many locals and tourists alike recommend taking in a relaxing Gondola Ride through Newport Beach Harbor. The scenery will make you feel like you are actually in Venice. The gondolas are indeed authentic, as well as the friendly guides!