Food Scene
Cucina Alessá
520 Main StDelicious Italian Food
Eat Chow
1802 Newport BlvdGreat food and in walking distance!
Lighthouse Cafe
1600 W Balboa BlvdBeautiful location and a short bike ride down the boardwalk!
Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via LidoAmazing fish tacos!
Wild Taco
407 31st StAmazing tacos and margaritas
Zinqué
3446 Via OportoFrench cuisine on Lido
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant and bar on the Bay with a Great Happy Hour
82 locals recommend
Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
3010 Lafayette AveRestaurant and bar on the Bay with a Great Happy Hour
Parks & Nature
The Wedge
E OceanfrontIn the summer months, the Infamous Wedge can produce 15-20 ft + waves!
Sightseeing
Has everything including a ferris wheel, arcade, fishing excursions, kayak and SUP rentals, and even a ferry to Balboa Island.
114 locals recommend
Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay AveHas everything including a ferris wheel, arcade, fishing excursions, kayak and SUP rentals, and even a ferry to Balboa Island.
Balboa Peninsula
Bars, nightlife, beach, and restaurants
Crystal Cove
Beautiful Beach and hiking trails
Back Bay Drive
Back Bay DriveBack Bay has great trails for walking, biking, and exploring
Shopping
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrOutdoor shopping mall with all the best stores