Newport Beach Marriott Bayview Hotel Prepares to Tempt Taste of Newport Fans with Great Rates

Aug. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- For 22 years, the Taste of Newport festival has invited local restaurants to serve up delicious food, drinks and fun. Newport Beach is proud to announce that this year’s festival will return September 17-19 to the ever-popular Newport retail mecca known as Fashion Island. The festival grounds are located only a short 10-minute drive from nearby Newport Beach Marriott Bayview hotel, which will offer packages with suite accommodations starting from $149 a night. Online hotel reservations can be made at http://www.marriott.com/NPBST

The festival brings culinary entertainment to Newport at an affordable price. Newport’s best restaurants tempt the palettes of tens of thousands of hungry festival attendees while 15 wineries tempt foodies with fine wines - a focal point of California dining. On top of the food and drinks, the festival is known for its musical performances: last year’s Taste of Newport Festival featured American Idol winner David Cook, and previous headlining bands have included Sugar Ray, Berlin, the Beach Boys, and many others. This year’s festival will feature the Gin Blossoms on Friday, Foreigner on Saturday and four-time Grammy Winner Pat Benatar on Sunday.  To sweeten the deal even more, children under eight attend the festival for free and the festival offers free parking or valet. Early birds can also receive $3 off the price of general admission by buying festival tickets in advance.  VIP seating for the concerts is also available for $125.  Taste of Newport information and online ticketing is available at http://www.tasteofnewport.com

# # #

About the Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

Overlooking the Newport Back Bay Natural Preserve, the Newport Beach Marriott Bayview Hotel, near John Wayne Airport, offers a refreshing boutique-style hotel experience. The Newport Beach hotel is just moments from popular attractions like South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island and pristine beaches. Sunup or sundown, the hotel’s luxurious outdoor pool and patio terrace present picturesque vistas for gazing across the Upper Back Bay. On-site dining is available at Herons Restaurant, a casual cafe featuring fresh food and cocktails. Whether tanning on the beach or attending the Taste of Newport Beach Festival, guests at the Newport Beach Marriott can expect a relaxing stay and plenty of entertainment in Southern California. For more information about the hotel, visit http://www.marriott.com/NPBST