Stay & Play: Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach
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Spend your PTO in the center of it all! The recently renovated Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach offers chic accommodations for those looking to go, go, go! This 343-room hotel reopened its doors in 2019, sporting a sleek redesign that won the hearts of locals and guests. The revived property now features polished interiors, new indoor-outdoor meeting and event spaces and contemporary guest rooms with Italian marble bathrooms, step-out balconies and 65-inch Smart TVs. In other words, sumptuous is an understatement.
This pristine property is great for families, couples and those traveling for business, with truly a little something for everyone. Take a dip in the heated outdoor pool surrounded by swaying palms or get in a morning sweat sesh at the state-of-the-art fitness center, which features Precor equipment and an adjacent yoga and stretching room. If you’re looking to buckle down and get some work done, the 24-hour business center has everything you’ll need, from computers and printers to faxing and copying services. And when the mood for food (or cocktails) strikes, head over to the property’s signature restaurant, WAVE, for fresh California cuisine, featuring dishes with locally sourced ingredients like Baja Poke, Seared Skuna Bay Salmon, Braised Short Rib and more.
The Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach may have it all when it comes to on-site amenities, but the real attraction of this revitalized property is its central location. Situated midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, in the heart of beautiful Newport Beach, this destination is the perfect base for your SoCal adventures!
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With a convenient, on-site shuttle service to John Wayne Airport, taking flight has never been easier! Get your adrenaline fix with a sky-high helicopter ride over the gorgeous city of Newport Beach. OC Helicopters, located in the airport’s Atlantic Terminal, offers tours of the beautiful Orange County coastline. Take in views of the sparkling harbor below, and revel in all the natural beauty Southern California has to offer.
Up for a daytime excursion? Balboa Island is the perfect place to spend a day with its quaint shops, charming restaurants and beautiful bayfront views. Get your steps in with a peaceful stroll around the island and revel in the relaxing atmosphere as boats cruise by. Be sure to get one of Dad’s Donut’s famous Balboa Bars before you bid farewell!
Located around the corner from the hotel, the Newport Beach Golf Course features two nine-hole courses, plus a driving range, putting green and chipping green for perfecting your swing. This course also stays lit well into the evening, so you can tee off at night!
Slip into your chicest ensemble and spend a leisurely day at Fashion Island! This luxury open-air lifestyle center is the perfect place to freshen up your summer wardrobe. With everything from department stores and boutiques to premier salons and top-notch restaurants, Fashion Island is a shopper and foodie’s heaven.
Just a short walk from the hotel lies the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, also known as the “Back Bay.” This sprawling ecological reserve features 1,000 acres of preserved wetlands containing a handful of endangered species. Embark on a walk or bike ride around the Back Bay Loop that hugs the Upper Newport Bay, and take in breathtaking views of the natural landscape.
Written By: Kaylin Waizinger
