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Coordinates. 33°35′33″N117°52′56″W33.59250°N 117.88222°W. The Wedge is a spot located at the extreme southeast end of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California known for its large waves that makes it a popular spot for surfing and bodysurfing. The Wedge is located at the intersection of the beach and the man-made jetty that ...
Harbor Island is a small artificial island in Newport Beach, California. Newport Harbor is a semi-artificial harbor that was formed by dredging an estuary during the early 1900s. Several artificial islands were built, including Harbor Island, now covered with about thirty private homes. It is a gated community and is home to many very expensive ...
Newport Back Bay. The Back Bay is the colloquial term for the inland delta in Newport Beach, California. It connects the Upper Newport Bay with the Newport Harbor. It is a nature reserve home to several species of birds with hiking and biking trails. The bay is recognized for protection by the California Bays and Estuaries Policy.
Terry Wade. Terry Wade (born February 27, 1960) is an American bodysurfer. Terry Wade, who began surfing at the Wedge at age 14, describes it as an exceptionally high-performance wave, noted for its challenge and intensity, making it one of the most formidable waves worldwide due to its power and steepness. [1]
The Lido Theater (also spelled Lido Theatre) is a historic single-screen movie theater in Newport Beach, California. The Lido Theater opened in October 1939 and was designed by Clifford A. Balch in the Art Deco architectural style. Edwards Theatres, Regency Theatres, and Laemmle Theatres previously operated the facility.
The Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival is an annual event held at the Balboa Yacht Club in Newport Beach, California. The festival celebrates wooden boats of all sizes including wooden canoes, kayaks, and dinghies, as well as yachts and tall ships. The first Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival was held June 6, 2014 and featured 47 boats on display.
Newport Beach California Temple. The Newport Beach California Temple is the 122nd temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The temple was announced on April 21, 2001 and dedicated by Gordon B. Hinckley on August 28, 2005. At the time of its dedication, it was the sixth operating temple in California.
Betty Ann Grubb Stuart, tennis player. Brett Hansen-Dent, tennis player. Keith Hartwig, NFL player, Green Bay Packers. Kyle Hendricks, Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Dwight Howard, NBA player, Houston Rockets [1] Reggie Jackson, Hall of Fame baseball player, lived in Newport Beach.