Newport Bay, California
The Newport Bay is a bay in Newport Beach in the US state of California , which is at the southern end of the Pacific Ocean opens. It is the greater part of Upper Newport Bay, further inland .
The bay forms the natural basin for Newport Harbor , which provides anchorage for thousands of boats. The shore and islands of Newport Bay are densely populated. There are numerous sights in the vicinity.
geography
In front of Newport Bay, the four-mile (6.5 km) long Balboa Peninsula extends protectively from the Pacific Ocean . At the southern end of the peninsula there is a narrow opening to the sea, which ships have to cross on their way into the bay. On the opposite side of the passage is Corona del Mar State Beach , which is ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
In the middle of the bay there are several islands that were created by landfills and are connected to the mainland by road bridges. The largest is Balboa Island , which can also be reached by the Balboa Island Ferry . The elongated Lido Isle protrudes far into Newport Bay.
At the northern head end, the road bridge of California State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) forms the dividing line to Upper Newport Bay . The northern part of the bay extends further inland to the city limits of Irvine . There the canalized San Diego Creek flows into the water. Unlike the lower part of the bay, Upper Newport Bay is a designated nature reserve and is therefore a retreat for numerous animal and plant species.
The bay is surrounded by dense buildings on all sides. Waterways that are reminiscent of the canal system in Venice run through the residential areas . Many properties therefore have their own moorings. Around 9,000 boats of all types are anchored in the water. The city's ten yacht clubs are all located on Newport Bay.
history
The history of the bay is closely linked to the development of Newport Harbor .
From angespültem sand built near the mouth of the Santa Ana River , the Balboa Peninsula . The peninsula grew to half its present length by 1857 and began to obscure Newport Bay. Around 1900 William S. Collins recognized the tourist potential of the landscape. The businessman had the artificial Balboa Island built up. In 1923, WK Parkinson bought a sandbar in the bay, which he later expanded into the Lido Isle .
From the 1930s investments were made to expand Newport Harbor. A pier was built at the southern end of the peninsula . After a year of construction, the port facilities were inaugurated in 1935. In May 1936, the then US President Franklin D. Roosevelt opened a radio station.
Attractions
There are numerous city attractions on the shores of the bay.
Buildings
The historic Balboa Pavilion has stood on Newport Bay since 1906, making it Newport Beach's oldest surviving building. The wooden structure houses ballrooms and a restaurant. The Catalina Flyer speedboat , which runs between Newport Beach and Avalon on Santa Catalina Island , drops off in front of the building .
freetime and recreation
The Balboa Fun Zone attracts pleasure seekers. The amusement park has been located at the harbor in the immediate vicinity of the Balboa Pavilion since the mid-1930s. One of the attractions is an old Ferris wheel , which offers a wide view of the bay.
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is in the immediate vicinity . The Maritime Museum, opened in 1986, provides information on the history of seafaring and exhibits maritime objects. Historic ships, including the paddle steamer Pride of Newport, have moored at the hotel's own dock .
Personalities
Newport Bay has been a magnet for famous people since the 1950s. Celebrities from nearby Hollywood in particular discovered the bay as a place of residence. Actors who owned a home here included John Wayne , Buddy Ebsen , Harry Carey, and Nicolas Cage .
Many celebrities also used Newport Bay as an anchorage for their boats. These included James Cagney , John Barrymore , Humphrey Bogart , Lauren Bacall , Betty Davis , Andy Devine , Edgar Bergen , Henry Mancini and Shirley Temple .
Web links
- Information about the Newport Harbor (English)
- Aerial view of the bay (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ About Newport Beach. City of Newport Beach , accessed August 14, 2012 .
- ^ Southern California Yacht Clubs. Yacht Club Guide , accessed August 14, 2012 .
- ^ A b Newport Harbor History. (No longer available online.) OC Parks , archived from the original on August 29, 2012 ; accessed on August 14, 2012 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ James P. Felton: Newport Beach Chronological Timeline. Newport Beach Public Library , accessed August 14, 2012 .
- ↑ Helene Lesel: Lido isle raises bar on the good life. Los Angeles Times , December 26, 2004, accessed August 14, 2012 .
- ↑ Balboa Pavilion. Emporis , accessed August 14, 2012 .
- ↑ a b Celebrities. (No longer available online.) Balboa Island's Visitor's Guide , archived from the original on June 30, 2012 ; accessed on August 14, 2012 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Jeff Collins: Lavish homes breed new OC lifestyle. Orange County Register , December 28, 2005, accessed August 14, 2012 .
Coordinates: 33 ° 36 '23 " N , 117 ° 53' 40" W.