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Historical Sites Of Newport Beach

All along Newport Beach, there are several historic

sites that are worth checking out. Many of them

were around back in the early 1900s, which is

great to see for anyone who wants to see what the

past was like or to learn more about the history

behind Newport Beach.

Newport Beach

Balboa Pavilion at Newport Beach

Located at 400 Main Street, the Balboa Pavilion

is the first landmark for Newport Beach. Built-in

1905, the pavilion was the end of the line for the

Red Car of the Pacific Electric. Nowadays, the

Balboa Pavilion hosts a variety of shops, a

chartering company, and even a restaurant.

Newport Beach

McFadden’s Wharf

Completed in 1889, the wharf began the decade for

Newport as a shipping port. Built by James and

Robert McFadden, the wharf was a great way to ship

lumber from Northern California to those who

settled here.

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Old Landing

The Old Landing is located at Highway 101 & Dover

Drive. Established in 1870, the Old Landing was

designated to be a new port by the McFaddens, who

went on to establish a shipping service in the area

of Newport. Now, there’s a bridge and highway on

an area of the site. The remaining area of the

Old Landing is vacant.

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