This world-class destination situated on 15 prime acres has a rich heritage, having attracted Hollywood?s elite as well as upscale travelers, honeymooners, and business executives. The 160-room hotel built on three levels shares the same bay-front address as the private 57-year-old Balboa Bay Club, whose star-studded guest register bears the signatures of luminaries including John Wayne, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Natalie Wood, and many more.

Guestrooms feature spacious alfresco patios with chaise lounges and breathtaking Newport Bay or courtyard views. Each is appointed with natural wood finishes and rattan furniture. Plantation shutters, tropical-patterned drapes, and art depicting the beach lifestyle complete the rooms. Marble and granite bathrooms with sunken tubs and picture-window-sized, beveled-glass mirrors add to the ambiance. Feather-top beds with crisp down-filled duvets and soft throw pillows offer a night of ultimate comfort. Additional touches include imported bath amenities and plush bathrobes and slippers. Refrigerators can be stocked with the guest?s choice of refreshments and snacks, and 24-hour inroom dining is available. All rooms of the resort have wireless Internet access.

The First Cabin restaurant is a chic Newport Beach dining destination. Its casually elegant interior showcases views of the yacht-filled harbor from cozy banquettes, alfresco seating, and an adjoining bar fashioned from rich mahogany. The waterfront dining room, open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, highlights innovative California cuisine with a Continental flair created by Executive Chef Josef Lageder, who hails from Austria. In addition, an extensive wine list offers the perfect complement. The First Cabin is the recipient of the Award of Excellence from the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA).