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Visit Newport Beach and Atomic Ballroom Achieved GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for World’s Largest Swing Dance Lesson

April 20, 2026 (Newport Beach, Calif) — Visit Newport Beach and Atomic Ballroom made history on Sunday, April 19, 2026, when 1,158 dancers (579 pairs) gathered at Peninsula Park at the base of the Balboa Pier to break the Guinness…
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SUN, SOCCER, AND NO CROWDS: NEWPORT BEACH IS THE ULTIMATE WORLD CUP ESCAPE

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (April 15, 2026) — As the FIFA World Cup 2026 prepares to ignite North America this summer, and with matches taking center stage at nearby SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, travel experts and soccer fans alike are…
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH APPOINTS CAITLIN CORBIN AS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. (April 9, 2026) — Visit Newport Beach, the official destination marketing organization for one of California’s most iconic coastal communities, announced the appointment of Caitlin Corbin as Director of Communications. A born-and-raised Southern Californian and celebrated figure…
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‘POSTCARDS FROM NEWPORT BEACH’ CELEBRATES NEWPORT BEACH AS THE ULTIMATE FAMILY GETAWAY 

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. (March 18, 2026) – As summer feels within reach in Southern California, Visit Newport Beach invites families of all ages to trade the ordinary for the extraordinary. Launching this spring during its 120th year, the destination’s newest campaign, ‘Postcards from Newport Beach,’…
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Visit Newport Beach Announced as Winner of Visit California Poppy Award for Best Trade or Media Activation

NEWPORT BEACH, CA (March 16, 2026) — Visit Newport Beach is proud to announce it has been named a 2026 Visit California Poppy Award winner in the category of Best Trade or Media Activation for its London Week 2025 program.…
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Visit Newport Beach Celebrates 120 Years With “120 Years Of Welcome,” A Cinematic Tribute To A Destination Shaped By Tourism And Community

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. (January 28, 2026) – Visit Newport Beach proudly unveils ‘120 Years of Welcome’, a year-long, multi-platform campaign commemorating the destination’s 120th birthday through the lens of tourism. Thoughtfully curated as both a tribute and an invitation, the…
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH’S WINTER CAMPAIGN RETURNS, INVITING TRAVELERS TO STAY AT SEA LEVEL AND EMBRACE COASTAL LUXURY

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. (January 5, 2026) – As winter settles in across much of the country, Visit Newport Beach invites travelers to discover a more elevated seasonal escape. Returning January 5 through March 1, 2026, the destination’s signature winter campaign…
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HOLLYWOOD STAR AND NEWPORT BEACH NATIVE TED MCGINLEY NAMED GRAND MARSHAL OF 117TH NEWPORT BEACH CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (September 17, 2025) – The beloved Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is returning for its 117th year, and this year, the festivities will shine brighter than ever with Hollywood star and Newport Beach native Ted McGinley serving…
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