Within Newport you can get around quite well on foot and via public transportation. The exception is Ocean Drive, which is definitely a “must-do” . For that you need to take a tour (available at the Newport Visitor’s Center) or a cab or Uber or rent a scooter or Scoot Coupe. Is Newport Rhode Island […]

The Peninsula is a three-mile stretch bordered by Newport Harbor on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. It’s famous for “the Wedge,” arguably one of the best bodysurfing sites in the world and the Ocean Front Walk, one of the region’s most popular boardwalks. Why is Newport Beach so popular? Newport Beach […]

The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.Climate Averages. Newport, Rhode Island United States Rainfall 47.8 in. 38.1 in. Snowfall 30.5 in. 27.8 in. Precipitation 125.7 days 106.2 days Sunny 202 days 205 days What are winters like in Newport Rhode Island? In Newport, the summers are warm and humid; the winters are […]

Pets at the Cliff Walk Leashed pets are welcome to enjoy the Cliff Walk with you, as long as they are leashed and you pick up after them. Where are dogs allowed in Newport RI? Here is a list of restaurants in Newport that will allow you to bring your pets with some restrictions.Dog Walks […]

Well, Huntington Beach (the Pier area) is more compact, and has a sporty surfer view, also has more bars and a bit more of a party atmosphere than Newport Beach. Is Huntington Beach better than Newport? If you’re comparing the vast stretches of sand at Newport Beach vs. Huntington Beach, you’ll find that there is […]

Driving distance between Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA, United States and Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, CA is calculated by google maps and it is 99 mi. You need 2 hour to reach Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, CA from Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA, United States , if you are travelling by car. How long is […]

Sam Case, a former soldier on the Coast Reservation, claimed the land at the northwest opening of Yaquina Bay and built the Ocean House, a hotel named after a favorite hotel of his in Rhode Island. He also named the new settlement Newport after a town in Rhode Island. Newport incorporated as a city in […]

Newport Beach is a city close to pacific ocean. cold steppe climates would be the climate here. August is the month with the highest water temperature at 69.1°F / 20.6°C.Newport Beach Summary. Description Value Current water temperature / Coldest Month Water Temperature: February with 58.6°F / 14.8°C How cold is Newport Beach water right now? […]

Mansions Still in Private Hands. While the Preservation Society of Newport County now owns and maintains 11 historic properties—including The Breakers, the 70-room mansion Cornelius Vanderbilt II built in 1893—a few oceanfront Newport estates remain in private hands. Which Newport mansions are privately owned? Today many of these Gilded Age “cottages” are owned and maintained […]

As of 2021, the statewide minimum wage in California is: $14.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees; and. $13.00 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees. Is minimum wage $15 in California? The California minimum wage increase will happen each year until reaching $15 per hour for all businesses in […]

Huntington Beach is more for normal people who want to have a great time, whereas Newport Beach is a bit more…”rich”. Although both cities are next to each other, they’re quite different in terms of culture. HB has better beaches and a better pier. What is better Huntington Beach or Newport Beach? Beaches. If you’re […]

Newport Rhode Island was the summer playground of America’s wealthiest families, including the Vanderbilts, the Astors and the Morgans. Are any Newport Mansions privately owned? Mansions Still in Private Hands. While the Preservation Society of Newport County now owns and maintains 11 historic properties—including The Breakers, the 70-room mansion Cornelius Vanderbilt II built in 1893—a […]

Newport was incorporated as a city in 1784 and resumed the town form of government in 1787, but in 1853 it was reincorporated as a city. Is Newport a city or a town? Newport is a real city – it is the largest town in Wales without city status. It has both a cathedral and […]

Newport Beach is a beautiful place to enjoy cycling for both recreation and sport. Ocean views, challenging hills, and scenic vistas are plentiful throughout the City, and welcome cyclists of all abilities. Can you ride a bike on the beach in California? Hiking on the beach is fun, but nothing tops riding a bike by […]

I’d recommend at least two days for visiting the historic Newport, including a relaxing drive by the ocean. over a year ago. If you are pressed for time, you could see just one or two mansions. I would recommend The Breakers ( as the crowd favorite) the Marble House ( as the most over the […]