Orange County is the fifth most populous city in USA. It is a city in California, the biggest state of the country. It attracts a large number of tourists from all over the globe. Though the Disney Land Park in Anaheim is the major tourist spot of the place, but the beach holidays of Orange County are of great interest as well.

So, if you are looking for a beach holiday, then you can go for Hutingdon, Laguna and Newport beaches. These beaches stretch for over 30 miles from LA Harbor to San Diego. The white sand and the blue seas along the beaches provide such a scenic beauty that you will have a lifetime experience.

In particular, Newport Beach, a city in Orange County scores over the rest. Starting from awesome restaurants, to various yachts clubs, to marvelous villages, to trendy bars, to some very exclusive shops, Newport Beach has plenty of hot spots to attract the tourists. It is most well known for its picture perfect sandy beaches and the long stretch of coastline.

Some of the most favorite tourist destinations that you can opt for in the Newport Beach include:

• Balboa Peninsula: The Balboa boardwalk offers you a chance to either walk along or indulge in biking or skating while enjoying glimpses of Newport Harbor. The Harbor consists of 7 islands filled with lovely houses and flowery porches.
• Balboa is the biggest island. The walkway encircling the island offers a very scenic sight with the picturesque homes on one side and small sandy beaches and boating slips on the waterside.

• Newport Harbor Nautical Museum: It is the pride of the place, extending over 190 feet. The themes of the galleries range from the recreational to commercial. But keep in mind the fact that the museum is closed on Mondays. The entry fees to the museum are $4 for the adults and $1 for children.
• Cannery Village: The village was so named because it used to be the hub of commercial fishing with boat yards and canneries. But now the village is full of vintage shops, art galleries and some very fine restaurants. Cannery Wharf Park is a place that you should not miss out if you are a lover of art, because the local artists of the place exhibit their art towards the afternoon.
• City Hall Art Gallery: It's another outstanding gallery displaying the paintings, sculptures and photography by some homegrown artists. But make sure you plan to visit this gallery during the weekdays because it’s closed on weekends.
• Newport Beach California Temple: It is another major destination of the place that attracts a large number of tourists. It is the 122nd temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -day Saints and is the sixth operating temple in California. Earlier the exterior of the temple consisted of white granite but later it was changed to pink granite, considered more appropriate for Orange County. Today, it stands as a prominent landmark in the community.