So much to do and eat!

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So much to do and eat!

Cruisin' the Bike Path

Even on a hot summer day, sightseeing is easy (and breezy) if you go by bike.
Walk the pier or visit one of the many restaurants, bars, and beach front attractions. Dory boats come in through the surf early Sunday mornings bringing their night's catch to the fresh fish market on the beach.
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Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport Pier
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Walk the pier or visit one of the many restaurants, bars, and beach front attractions. Dory boats come in through the surf early Sunday mornings bringing their night's catch to the fresh fish market on the beach.
This seaside amusement park offers rides, games, and plenty of junk food. It’s long been a popular spot for daytime family trips or evening dates for couples.
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Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay Ave
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This seaside amusement park offers rides, games, and plenty of junk food. It’s long been a popular spot for daytime family trips or evening dates for couples.
See the fleet come in through the surf with their local catch. Wed-Fri 6:30am – 12pm Fish Only. Sat 5:30am – 12pm Crab & Seafood. Sun 5:30am – 12pm — or until sold out
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Dory Fishing Fleet and Market
2111 W Oceanfront
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See the fleet come in through the surf with their local catch. Wed-Fri 6:30am – 12pm Fish Only. Sat 5:30am – 12pm Crab & Seafood. Sun 5:30am – 12pm — or until sold out
See "Balboa Island Breakfast" tip in this guide. Fun bike and ferry trip across the bay to a cute island full of history, cottages and shops.
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Transbordador de Balboa Island
Agate Avenue
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See "Balboa Island Breakfast" tip in this guide. Fun bike and ferry trip across the bay to a cute island full of history, cottages and shops.
When the surf gets big, ride to the tip of the peninsula to see (and feel the thunderous vibration of) the famous Wedge shore break.
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The Wedge
E Oceanfront
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When the surf gets big, ride to the tip of the peninsula to see (and feel the thunderous vibration of) the famous Wedge shore break.
Ideal place to put your towel down. Near small stores, restrooms and board rentals. Balboa Pier is about a 2 mile ride towards the end of the peninsula.
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Balboa Pier
Balboa Pier
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Ideal place to put your towel down. Near small stores, restrooms and board rentals. Balboa Pier is about a 2 mile ride towards the end of the peninsula.
Sun 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Newport Pier.
Newport Beach Certified Farmer's Market
104 Mc Fadden Pl
Sun 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Newport Pier.

Groceries

ADVICE ON GROCERIES: Pavilions is the closest market. But, to be honest, it is very expensive with so-so quality selections. If it doesn't meet your needs and you have a car, there are more options just 2 miles inland. No car?...you can bike to A's Gourmet Market, the Sunday farmer market and quality produce on Balboa Island (30 min ride across the ferry).
The closest market, but might not be the best value for you. See other listings.
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Pavilions
3100 W Balboa Blvd
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The closest market, but might not be the best value for you. See other listings.
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Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol St
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On Balboa Island - a fun 30 min bike ride across the ferry to a cute island.
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Irvine Ranch Market
2651 Irvine Ave
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On Balboa Island - a fun 30 min bike ride across the ferry to a cute island.
Health food galore. Lots of allergy and vegan options.
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Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach Blvd
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Health food galore. Lots of allergy and vegan options.
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Vons
Harbor Boulevard
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Hi-Time Wine Cellars
250 Ogle St
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Costco Wholesale
17900 Newhope St
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Just under the bridge that leads to the the house.
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A Market
3400 West Coast Hwy
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Just under the bridge that leads to the the house.

Food for Thought (or vice versa)

Local, casual eats in your flip flops.
Try Mrs. Avila's chicken soup with a side plate of condiments and a Cadillac margarita. Muy delicioso!
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Avila's El Ranchito - Newport Beach
2800 Newport Blvd
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Try Mrs. Avila's chicken soup with a side plate of condiments and a Cadillac margarita. Muy delicioso!
A local favorite for cheerful pasta dinner. Line is long, but you'r guaranteed to meet new friends there. The pink sauce is great on any pasta.
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The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen
3012 Newport Blvd
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A local favorite for cheerful pasta dinner. Line is long, but you'r guaranteed to meet new friends there. The pink sauce is great on any pasta.
Tiny umbrella'd patio spot with wood-fired favorites. In Cannery Village.
Arc Butcher & Baker
417 30th St
Tiny umbrella'd patio spot with wood-fired favorites. In Cannery Village.
On Balboa Island, petite place with upscale pub eats, craft cocktails & draft beer in a sophisticated setting.
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Royal Hen
311 Marine Ave
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On Balboa Island, petite place with upscale pub eats, craft cocktails & draft beer in a sophisticated setting.
Local chain serving a wide variety of seafood dishes in a relaxed, nautically themed bayside building.
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Bluewater Grill
630 Lido Park Dr
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Local chain serving a wide variety of seafood dishes in a relaxed, nautically themed bayside building.
Organic breakfast on the bay...only a 4 minute walk away! Call ahead and ask to be put on the wait list. (949) 791-2096
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Malibu Farm Lido
3420 Via Oporto
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Organic breakfast on the bay...only a 4 minute walk away! Call ahead and ask to be put on the wait list. (949) 791-2096
Traditional greasy spoon at the end of the pier. The cinnamon roll French toast will wow even the pickiest little eater. And keep him twitching all day.
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Ruby's Diner
1 Balboa Pier
62 residents recomanen
Traditional greasy spoon at the end of the pier. The cinnamon roll French toast will wow even the pickiest little eater. And keep him twitching all day.
MICHELIN recommendation right under the theater marquee across from the house. Bib Gourmand calls Fable, "good quality, good value cooking". Go for brunch and try the Guinness brown bread, P.E.I. thyme-butter mussels, cracked pepper bucatini—studded with clams and pancetta, and brioche pudding for dessert.
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Fable & Spirit
3441 Via Lido
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MICHELIN recommendation right under the theater marquee across from the house. Bib Gourmand calls Fable, "good quality, good value cooking". Go for brunch and try the Guinness brown bread, P.E.I. thyme-butter mussels, cracked pepper bucatini—studded with clams and pancetta, and brioche pudding for dessert.

Dress-up Dinners

Luxury dining on the bay with great service and sunsets. Happy Hour 7 Days a Week from 4-6 PM. Reservations required, ask for a veranda table. Named for WWII hero Louie Zamperini (from the movie "Unbroken").
Louie's by the Bay - Pasta & Carne
2801 West Coast Hwy
Luxury dining on the bay with great service and sunsets. Happy Hour 7 Days a Week from 4-6 PM. Reservations required, ask for a veranda table. Named for WWII hero Louie Zamperini (from the movie "Unbroken").
Romantic restaurant with great wine list and service. On a dock.
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The Dock
2816 Lafayette Ave
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Romantic restaurant with great wine list and service. On a dock.
Great seafood and yacht watching. Beautiful lighting and decor.
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Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
3010 Lafayette Ave
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Great seafood and yacht watching. Beautiful lighting and decor.
The Mayors Table and other hotel offerings are right across the street at the Lido House. Call for reservations or stroll over to see the grounds and dining selections. This hotel is a celebrity hot-spot.
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Lido House, Autograph Collection
3300 Newport Blvd
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The Mayors Table and other hotel offerings are right across the street at the Lido House. Call for reservations or stroll over to see the grounds and dining selections. This hotel is a celebrity hot-spot.
Just steps from the house, this French-owned bistro is a lovely alternative to the seafood scene. Reservations are a must and the menu often features several course prix fix dinners. Opens at 5pm, see website for details: www.pescadoubistro.com
Pescadou Bistro
3325 Newport Blvd
Just steps from the house, this French-owned bistro is a lovely alternative to the seafood scene. Reservations are a must and the menu often features several course prix fix dinners. Opens at 5pm, see website for details: www.pescadoubistro.com

Shopping, Strolling and Floating

Peruse the book store, taste farm food or shop for you favorite board shorts.
Hip restaurants and shops right on the boardwalk with activities and relaxed seating areas. Fresh flowers, seafood and maybe a celebrity sighting. See more @lidomarinavillage or lidomarinavillage.com
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Lido Marina Village
3434 Via Lido
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Hip restaurants and shops right on the boardwalk with activities and relaxed seating areas. Fresh flowers, seafood and maybe a celebrity sighting. See more @lidomarinavillage or lidomarinavillage.com
For all your mermaid and seashell needs.
The Mermaid Store
309 Palm Street
For all your mermaid and seashell needs.
CITY EVENTS: find upcoming festivals, parades, etc. at visitnewportbeach.com/things-to-do
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Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Dr
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CITY EVENTS: find upcoming festivals, parades, etc. at visitnewportbeach.com/things-to-do
Shop til you drop at this center for fashion, dining and entertainment just 4 miles down the coast.
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
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Shop til you drop at this center for fashion, dining and entertainment just 4 miles down the coast.
Hot Couture and dining several miles inland. See website for directory: www.southcoastplaza.com
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
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Hot Couture and dining several miles inland. See website for directory: www.southcoastplaza.com
Gourmet sandwiches and groceries. Just under the bridge on Pacific Coast Highway. Walk or rideable.
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A Market
3400 West Coast Hwy
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Gourmet sandwiches and groceries. Just under the bridge on Pacific Coast Highway. Walk or rideable.
Rent a paddle board and launch off a calm bay beach. Lido Paddle Sports has all the gear and tips you'll need for exploring the bay by board. NOTE: this is also a great wave-less beach for little kids.
Lido Paddle Sports
3300 Via Lido
Rent a paddle board and launch off a calm bay beach. Lido Paddle Sports has all the gear and tips you'll need for exploring the bay by board. NOTE: this is also a great wave-less beach for little kids.
Pavilions is the closest market. But, to be honest, it is very expensive with so-so quality selections. If it doesn't meet your needs, see other listings in this section.
100 residents recomanen
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa Blvd
100 residents recomanen
Pavilions is the closest market. But, to be honest, it is very expensive with so-so quality selections. If it doesn't meet your needs, see other listings in this section.
JAN-APR: gray whales, humpback whales, dolphins, and sea lions. MAY-SEPT: blue whales, finback whales, and sometimes orcas. OCT-DEC: minke whales.
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Newport Landing Restaurant
503 Edgewater Pl
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JAN-APR: gray whales, humpback whales, dolphins, and sea lions. MAY-SEPT: blue whales, finback whales, and sometimes orcas. OCT-DEC: minke whales.
Day Passes to Newport's most talked about peninsula hotel (across Newport Blvd from Blue Bay House.) Float in the heated pool with a chilled drink, enjoy snacks and check out the rooftop view. Call the hotel or go to resort passes dot com to purchase passes online.
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Lido House, Autograph Collection
3300 Newport Blvd
16 residents recomanen
Day Passes to Newport's most talked about peninsula hotel (across Newport Blvd from Blue Bay House.) Float in the heated pool with a chilled drink, enjoy snacks and check out the rooftop view. Call the hotel or go to resort passes dot com to purchase passes online.
Pack some cocktails, appetizers and a warm jacket. Then walk over to Lido Village and pick up your private boat for a sunset cruise you'll never forget. MUST BOOK AHEAD. Go to eboatsrental dot com.
E Boat Rentals Newport Beach
3424 Via Oporto
Pack some cocktails, appetizers and a warm jacket. Then walk over to Lido Village and pick up your private boat for a sunset cruise you'll never forget. MUST BOOK AHEAD. Go to eboatsrental dot com.

Nearby Coastal Towns

The cove beaches in Laguna are spectacular. Try Shaws Cove - which sits on a marine sanctuary. Corona Del Mar, Crystal Cove and Newport Heights boasts the most expensive real estate on the coast.
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Corona Del Mar
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Snorkle at Shaws Cove marine sanctuary when water is clear--you'll see purple starfish and bright orange Garibaldi fish.
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Laguna Beach
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Snorkle at Shaws Cove marine sanctuary when water is clear--you'll see purple starfish and bright orange Garibaldi fish.
Fancy a cold martini with your toes in the sand? This campy diner takes it a step further by ceremoniously raising the martini flag each night while patrons salute. Food is surprisingly good and the whole experience is worth the wait. Read the rich history of this former campsite and how to access it at: thebeachcombercafe.com.
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Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal Cove
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Fancy a cold martini with your toes in the sand? This campy diner takes it a step further by ceremoniously raising the martini flag each night while patrons salute. Food is surprisingly good and the whole experience is worth the wait. Read the rich history of this former campsite and how to access it at: thebeachcombercafe.com.
If you like day tours, Surf City Tours offers guided jaunts through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, film studios and more. See schedule at: surf city tours dot com.
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Los Angeles
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If you like day tours, Surf City Tours offers guided jaunts through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, film studios and more. See schedule at: surf city tours dot com.
World-class performing arts center with several theaters located several miles inland. See website for current shows: www.scfta.org
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Centre d'Arts Segerstrom
600 Town Center Dr
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World-class performing arts center with several theaters located several miles inland. See website for current shows: www.scfta.org
Dive or stroll historic Catalina Island. This former movie star playground is only 23 miles off the coast. The architecture, history, festivals, buffalo herds and marine life are worth a day or overnight visit. Book a ticket on the ferry: www.catalinainfo.com
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Santa Catalina Island
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Dive or stroll historic Catalina Island. This former movie star playground is only 23 miles off the coast. The architecture, history, festivals, buffalo herds and marine life are worth a day or overnight visit. Book a ticket on the ferry: www.catalinainfo.com

Newport for Kids

Newport and surrounding areas are full of museums, amusements and beach activities for kids. Boogie boarding and sand play will likely be their favorite, but check here for a full list of fun for the tots: familydestinationsguide.com/fun-things-to-do-in-newport-beach-with-kids/
CALM KID BEACHES can be found under the via lido bridge or on West Bay Avenue between 9th and 10th Street.
Via Lido
Via Lido
CALM KID BEACHES can be found under the via lido bridge or on West Bay Avenue between 9th and 10th Street.
Pirate and mermaid supply.
The Mermaid Store
309 Palm Street
Pirate and mermaid supply.