The National Resource Defense Council has issued a report placing Newport Beach among only 3 beaches in California that earned the top "5 Star" rating for outstanding water quality, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Newport Channel Inn is located just steps to this top rated beach. For room reservations, call the Inn at 949 642-3030 or book on the Inn's website at www.newportchannelinn.com.http://bit.ly/newportinn