Shopping
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Drlots of shops, restaurants and movie theaters!
Essentials
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa BlvdPavilions
3100 W Balboa BlvdGelson's Market
1660 San Miguel Drhigher end grocery store, but great for good food 'to-go' options
Parks & Nature
Great beach to walk and enjoy. Beachcomber restaurant on the sand there too.
101 locals recommend
Crystal Cove
Great beach to walk and enjoy. Beachcomber restaurant on the sand there too.
Great little beach with tide pools. Beware there is a large hill to walk down to the beach from.
33 locals recommend
Little Corona del Mar Beach
Great little beach with tide pools. Beware there is a large hill to walk down to the beach from.
Locals call it 'Big Corona'. The local beach. Pay for parking, restrooms and showers available.
59 locals recommend
Corona Del Mar State Beach Park
Locals call it 'Big Corona'. The local beach. Pay for parking, restrooms and showers available.
Food Scene
Islands Restaurant Newport Beach
1380 Bison AveMustard Cafe
21137 Newport Coast DrGreat for breakfast all day!
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1370 Bison AveGreat restaurant! Best rib eye steak in town!
Pelican Hill resort has a restaurant that overlooks the pool and you can also see the ocean. Casual dining with a great view! Go at sunset!
11 locals recommend
Pelican Grill
22800 S Pelican Hill RdPelican Hill resort has a restaurant that overlooks the pool and you can also see the ocean. Casual dining with a great view! Go at sunset!
Javier's Restaurant - Newport Beach
7832 Pacific Coast Hwy Hip, fun place
Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via Lidogreat FRESH fish!
Zov's Restaurant Newport
21123 Newport Coast DrTaco Rosa
13792 Jamboree RdEverything Else
Balboa Island is beautiful to take a walk around the island. You can shop the cute shops on the main street. Take the ferry over to the peninsula.
313 locals recommend
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueBalboa Island is beautiful to take a walk around the island. You can shop the cute shops on the main street. Take the ferry over to the peninsula.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Quiet Woman
3224 CA-1local restaurant with a good late night vibe with live music.
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a small electric boat (duffy) to cruise the harbor for 2 hours. You can bring your own drinks and appetizers to enjoy. Holds 8-10 people usually.
43 locals recommend
Duffy Electric Boat Company Sales and Rentals Newport Beach
2001 West Coast HwyRent a small electric boat (duffy) to cruise the harbor for 2 hours. You can bring your own drinks and appetizers to enjoy. Holds 8-10 people usually.