Newport Beach is almost as famous for its shopping opportunities as it is for its laidback sophistication and beautiful beaches. Here in this retail wonderland, humans are not the only ones who can fill shopping bags to their brims. In Newport, there are stores that are “Dog Friendly” and then there are stores that are beyond “Dog-Centric”:
322 Marine Avenue, Newport Beach, CA - (949) 675-0364 http://barneysbarkery.com/
Dedicated to pampering pets. Dogs’ comfort, style and well being are their number one priority. They have some of the cutest unique gifts in the area. Check out this adorable Chewy Vuiton toy – one of their hottest sellers! No surprise….
Dogma!
2113 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92657 – Phone (949) 640-6072
Showcases dog and cat nutrition and specialty products. With all the latest scare in what goes in pet food these days you can never be too careful. This is the place to go for good advice and the best in nutrition in the area.
401 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 – Phone (949) 721 – 2000
www.shopfashionisland.com
As Orange County’s premier open-air retail center, Fashion Island boasts nearly 200 specialty shops, world-class department stores and a vast array of restaurants and cafes, in a sophisticated yet relaxed dog-friendly atmosphere that is distinctively Southern California. Three particularly dog-friendly restaurants include: Francoli Gourmet Emporium, Red Robin, and Café Beau Solei.
Fashion Island, 865 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 - Phone (949) 717-6888
http://www.muttropolis.com/
Features an impressive selection of dog bowls, dog collars, dog beds and more! I couldn’t resist this dog pillow and toy. How cute are these?
Newport Coast Shopping Center
21103-21173 Newport Coast Drive Newport Beach, CA 92657
With beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, this shopping destination features five dog-friendly restaurant choices: Pasta Commodore, Kingyo Sushi, First Class Pizza, Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill & Mustard Delicatessan.
Three Dog Bakery
924 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660 – Phone (949) 760-3647 http://www.threedog.com/
Three Dog Bakery provides cookies and snacks for dogs as well as some boutique items. You can actually order personalized dog treats with your pet’s name! How adorable!
For a foodie like me, nothing could be more exciting dangerous than the opportunity to savor a cross section of a city’s finest and most popular dining establishments.
The beginning of the new year brings many exciting things to Newport Beach’s never ending calendar of events including one of my favorites - Whale Watching Season!! From January through April, thousands of people flock to the local whale watching/sportfishing vendors (including Davey’s Locker Sportfishing, Newport Landing Sportfishing & Whale Watching, and Paradiso Yacht Charters) for their chance to see one of the approx 26,000 majestic gray whales that travel past the Newport Beach coastline annually. The whales take a 10 mile voyage from the Artic Sea to Baja which allows visitors and residents several months to enjoy the show! Everyday sightings are reported and the pictures capture the excitement of the crowd. Jump on the next boat - I’m sure you won’t be disappointed…Bon Voyage!!
SOL Cocina, an innovative Newport Beach restaurant serving delectable Mexican cuisine and an unparalleled waterside location has announced its first “tequila dinner” of 2010. These tequila dinners are something I, for one, am looking forward to in the New Year!
