Guidebook for Newport Beach
Food Scene
Cafe Gratitude Newport
1617 Westcliff DrVegan, and plenty of gluten free options.
The best intimate, romantic restaurant serving Mediterranean-influenced California bistro cuisine at the Newport pier. Amazing sunsets during dinner. Live music most nights. Superb weekend brunch menu also.
7 residents recomanen
Sol Grill
2400 West Coast HwyThe best intimate, romantic restaurant serving Mediterranean-influenced California bistro cuisine at the Newport pier. Amazing sunsets during dinner. Live music most nights. Superb weekend brunch menu also.
Back Bay Bistro
1131 Back Bay DrAmazingly decadent brunch overlooking the water.
Fresh roasted coffee, great breakfasts, and live music/open mic entertainment.
79 residents recomanen
Alta Coffee
506 31st StFresh roasted coffee, great breakfasts, and live music/open mic entertainment.
Best sushi chefs in Newport and only $6-$7 rideshare from home. Monday night is the best night. Please tell them that Mark sent you (and bring some shochu to share) and they will take great care of you.
23 residents recomanen
Buddha's Favorite
634 Lido Park DrBest sushi chefs in Newport and only $6-$7 rideshare from home. Monday night is the best night. Please tell them that Mark sent you (and bring some shochu to share) and they will take great care of you.
The best brunch spot in the entirety of Orange County. It is worth the drive for the mimosas, breakfast burritos, variety of Eggs Benedict, and pineapple upside-down pancakes.
21 residents recomanen
Snooze an AM Eatery
3032 El Camino RealThe best brunch spot in the entirety of Orange County. It is worth the drive for the mimosas, breakfast burritos, variety of Eggs Benedict, and pineapple upside-down pancakes.
Very romantic dining experience. Authentic, upscale Italian food in an intimate setting. Dining area has about 14 tables. Service is impeccable. Balboa Island itself is perfect for walking around and taking in the views and lights of Newport harbor.
Mr G's Bistro at Newport Peninsula
2406 Newport BoulevardVery romantic dining experience. Authentic, upscale Italian food in an intimate setting. Dining area has about 14 tables. Service is impeccable. Balboa Island itself is perfect for walking around and taking in the views and lights of Newport harbor.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pie Society Bar
353 E 17th StIntimate, chill lounge and craft cocktails.
Party with locals, great drinks and enjoy quality gastropub food.
34 residents recomanen
Wild Goose Tavern
436 E 17th StParty with locals, great drinks and enjoy quality gastropub food.
Open til 2am every day; Go party with the locals of all ages.
29 residents recomanen
Malarky's Irish Pub
3011 Newport BlvdOpen til 2am every day; Go party with the locals of all ages.
Goat Hill Tavern
1830 Newport BlvdInfamous locals dive bar with over 100 beers on tap.
Unpretentious dive bar. Interestingly, INXS shot the music video for "Devil Inside" here.
Balboa Saloon
700 E Bay AveUnpretentious dive bar. Interestingly, INXS shot the music video for "Devil Inside" here.
Sightseeing
Castaways Park
700 Dover DrBeautiful park to hike around overlooking the Back Bay.
Parks & Nature
Environmental Nature Center
1601 E 16th StHidden gem of botanic garden with hiking trails.
When the waves are huge the crazy kids go boogie boarding and surfing here.
106 residents recomanen
The Wedge
E OceanfrontWhen the waves are huge the crazy kids go boogie boarding and surfing here.
Shopping
CVS
1020 Irvine AveOpen 24 hours for all your essential needs.
Best, most extensive selection of wine, beer and liquor in the entirety of Orange County.
12 residents recomanen
Hi-Time Wine Cellars
250 Ogle StBest, most extensive selection of wine, beer and liquor in the entirety of Orange County.
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrCountless shopping options.
Largest shopping mall with the most varied selection of shops in Orange County. It has plenty of amazing restaurants as well.
790 residents recomanen
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StLargest shopping mall with the most varied selection of shops in Orange County. It has plenty of amazing restaurants as well.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StThe nearest Trader Joe's!
Whole Foods Market
2655 Pacific Coast HwyThe closest Whole Foods!
Alpine Cleaners and Laundromat
253 E 17th StFluff and fold done the same day.