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Fashion Island offers Multigenerational
Fun BY JILL WEINLEIN After exploring Newport Beach, come
back to the hotel for some soothing spa
Newport Beach is one of the top time. Change into a plush robe and visit
Southern California multigenerational the showers, sauna or steam room before
staycations for active families to relax and or after treatment. The cozy lounge area
renew. Staying overnight at Fashion offers comfortable chairs to relax in, while
Island Hotel offers a multitude of sipping a glass of sparkling wine and
activities for all ages, starting with a nibbling on frozen grapes.
swim in the sparkling pool and bubbling The hotel restaurant Oak Grill offers an
whirlpool. One feels as if they are in outdoor deck among towering trees and
Hawaii, in this beautiful tropical setting. hanging lights. Executive chef Brittany
Near the pool is a world-class fitness Valles oversees the seasonal menus served
center for daily family workouts. at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Valles
Upgrade to the Island Club up on the gained a prestigious nomination for Star
20th floor to enjoy a complimentary hot Chefs’ Rising Star Chef in 2017 and was
and cold breakfast, snacks, wine and the “Sandwich Queen” in an episode on
cheese hour at sunset and desserts munchies on Chef’s Night Out. She is a
throughout the day. strong proponent of using locally
Splurge and reserve one of the large produced ingredients and utilizes the
corner guest rooms for a two-room suite whole plant or animal for her dishes,
featuring a large king size bed and queen which feature bold, bright flavors.
size sofa bed in a large living space. The On weekends the next door Aqua
marble bathroom offers a separate Lounge becomes a chic and vibrant night-
soaking bathtub and shower, and the time gathering spot. Locals joins guests to
balconies offer glorious views of sip craft cocktails among atmosphere
Newport Beach, Balboa Island and lights and pulsating dance music.
beyond. For travelers who enjoy bringing their
Across the street from Fashion Island pampered pooch, Newport Beach is a dog
Hotel is a fashionista shopping paradise, friendly city in Orange County, offering
the luxury Fashion Island Shopping miles of walking paths and parks to
Center. Besides an array of designer explore.
boutiques, there is a Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island Hotel welcomes well
Bloomingdales and Macy’s. Go see a behaved dogs under 30 pounds. The one-
movie together in the center’s luxe movie time $150 pet fee allows guests to stay on
theater, or enjoy a lively meal at Red-O, every floor, except the hypo-allergenic
Fig & Olive and True Food Kitchen. 11th floor. Fashion Island Hotel also
Daytime activities in Newport Beach allows dogs to sit with their owners out
include exploring Balboa Island for a on the patio of Oak Grill restaurant, and
chocolate dipped banana, some retail near the fire-pit at Aqua Lounge. Social
therapy or rent a Duffy electric boat and outings include the grassy area in the
cruise along multi-million dollar water front of the hotel for pet relief on the
view homes. property.
Fashion Island Hotel offers bikes for Reunions at Fashion Island Hotel in
guests or hop on the complimentary Newport Beach will appeal to everyone of
FRANC (Free Ride Around Newport all ages.
Center) to the two-acre sculpture garden To make a reservation, call (877)591-
at Civic Center Park. All ages will 9145. Go online -https://
appreciate over 20 whimsical art pieces www.fashionislandhotel.com.
including a large land shark fin, slice of
orange and rabbit Stonehenge. Stand
together on the glass viewing platform to
overlook the Pacific Ocean.
Nearby is Roger’s Garden, a home and
garden luxury improvement center that
displays some of the most exquisite
holiday and seasonal items. Now through
Halloween, they offer an autumn display
and spooky Alice in Wonderland
boutique filled with unique Halloween
decorations. During Christmas the
interior shops become an inspiring
Winter Wonderland.
In Corona del Mar, Sherman Garden
and Library features garden ideas and a
museum of exotic plants displayed among
brick walkways and bubbling tile water
fountains. The library is devoted to the
study of the Pacific Southwest in a bucolic
setting.

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