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Visit Newport
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connect with the AI concierge and have Marina become your personal vacation guru .
Here ’ s how the Newport Beach Vacation Hotline can help :
1 . Tailor-Made Itineraries : The AI concierge will ask you a few questions to get to know you and your preferences . Are you a thrill-seeker ? Do you love gourmet dining ? Marina will then create a custom Newport Beach itinerary for you .
2 . Get Your Newport-Beach Related Questions Answered : Wondering where to find the best fish tacos ? Looking for the top spots to catch a sunset ? Marina ’ s extensive knowledge of Newport Beach offers insider tips that will contribute to a memorable vacation .
“ The launch of ‘ Newport Beach is Calling ’ is an exciting moment for us , as it brings a fresh , nostalgic energy to our summer offerings ,” says Gary Sherwin , President & CEO of Visit Newport Beach . “ This campaign not only highlights the luxurious experiences Newport Beach is known for , but also adds a fun , playful twist that we believe will captivate both new and returning visitors . We ’ re thrilled to invite everyone to explore the unique blend of glamour and relaxation that defines a Newport Beach summer .”
Dial into the “ Newport Beach is Calling ” landing page at www . NewportBeachisCalling . com to explore vacation options with thoughtfully curated itineraries .
Founded in January 2013 , Newport Beach & Company is a non-profit organization established to serve as the official marketing agency for the city of Newport Beach . The agency brings together all of the marketing entities connected to the Newport Beach brand and is designed to oversee separate business units that include Visit Newport Beach , Celebrate Newport Beach , Enterprise Newport Beach and Newport Beach TV .
As the nonprofit marketing and sales program under contract with destination hotel partners to position Newport Beach as a top choice for meetings , Visit Newport Beach is always at the top of its game .
Backing up the claim : the organization recently nabbed its second consecutive win of the ConferenceDirect CVB of the Year Award . This prestigious recognition underscores Visit Newport Beach ’ s unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to providing exceptional service to its clients .
Visit Newport Beach was honored in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Secondary Market category , reaffirming its position as a leading destination marketing organization .
For more information , please go to www . VisitNewportBeach . com .

BIZ BUZZ

South Coast Plaza Welcomes New Flagship Stores for Iconic Brands

Bvlgari , courtesy of South Coast Plaza
By NB Indy Staff
Fashion Island in Newport Beach is a lovely outdoor shopping center with noted restaurants and inviting boutiques — including the ever-popular Alo . And the new Pendry Newport Beach and VEA resort invite locals and visitors to indulge and be pampered with luxury amenities .
But for iconic global brands , take a short trip over to South Coast Plaza , which just announced the grand open-
ing of newly designed and expanded boutiques for Bvlgari , Cartier , and Gucci , as well a new boutique for Lanvin , the oldest operating French couture house .
The nearly simultaneous debut of these stores for iconic global brands makes this one of the most transformative times in the history of South Coast Plaza .
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BEYOND THE FRAME

THE ULTIMATE ART EXPERIENCE IN LAGUNA BEACH
JULY 6 to AUG 30
Did that painting just wink at you ? Rub your eyes and lean closer , because at the Pageant of the Masters , the line between canvas and reality blurs in a breathtaking display of living art . Witness real people transform into iconic masterpieces , brought to life with stunning costumes , captivating storytelling , and a live musical score that will leave you breathless . Don ’ t miss it !
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TICKETS START AT $ 45 PageantTickets . com
800.487.3378
FINE ART SHOW
JULY 3 to AUG 30 *
Discover your next piece of original art , listen to live music , chat with artists to learn firsthand about their art and grab a bite to eat . Elevate your art experience with fun and engaging art workshops , guided tours and more . * Closed July 4 .
Check Website for Details
FestivalofArts . org