Everyone has their perfect vision of Southern California, with its graceful palm trees dotting the horizon and laid-back surf culture that is welcoming to all.
Newport Beach, an understated yet elegant SoCal standout on the Orange County coast, propels that vision one step further with its placid harbor—it lays claim to being the largest recreational yacht harbor on the West Coast—buzzing with group-friendly Duffy Boats out for a leisurely cruise, fine wine and cheese being de rigueur for the excursion.
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But this boutique, unpretentious destination is much more than its iconic harbor, with land-based activities and even offsite opportunities that take flight in the offing. It’s an imminently walkable destination where attendees can easily exit their meeting and fully immerse themselves in a variety of outdoor pursuits just outside the venue.
Indeed, groups can go from “Sea Level to Next Level” utilizing the destination’s beautiful beaches and harbor, or venture inland for land-based options. The sky is also the limit, as groups can tap programs that take flight or celebrate a massive collection of classic American aircraft.
Great Offsite Activity Options in Newport Beach
While cruising the harbor in a yacht or as part of a flotilla of Duffy Boats is sure to put a smile on the faces of attendees, groups can also avail themselves of land-based activities such as hiking in the surrounding foothills, jumping on a Pedego electric bike for a guided backroads tour or turn heads via renting Moke jeeps for a sunny sojourn over all manner of terrain.
Newport Beach is also a fantastic destination for group helicopter tours, and the Lyon Air Museum, in nearby Santa Ana, features a 38,000-square-foot hangar showcasing historic aircraft and classic vehicles, providing an inspiring setting for a themed dinner.
Golf is always a popular group activity that is great for building camaraderie and getting some one-on-one time with fellow team members, and the award-winning Ted Robinson-designed Tustin Ranch Golf Club in nearby Tustin is the epitome of refined California cool with its towering palm trees and ample event options.
And for those who want to mix land and sea, an offsite excursion to the Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve is a peaceful retreat for those looking to get in touch with the great outdoors via outrigger canoe or hopping on paddleboards for everything from “SUP yoga” to moonlight glow-in-the-dark tours with Pirate Coast Paddle Company.
No matter what your California Dream entails, Coastal Orange County’s Newport Beach will surely make it become a reality.
*This article was created in partnership with Visit Newport Beach.
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