Did You Know? — Newport Beach
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Did you know Newport Beach is home to the largest recreational harbor on the U.S. West Coast, with over 9,000 boats?
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The iconic Balboa Bar and Frozen Banana, beloved treats, were invented and popularized right here on the Balboa Peninsula.
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Newport Beach was once considered as the main port for Southern California before Los Angeles Harbor was developed.
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The Wedge, at the east end of the Balboa Peninsula, is famous worldwide for its unique, powerful, and often dangerous shorebreak waves.
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Famed actor John Wayne, 'The Duke,' lived in Newport Beach for many years and his yacht, the 'Wild Goose,' was a common sight in the harbor.