Guidebook for Newport Beach
Everything Else
Open this summer, you can taker an afternoon and walk down streets of Sawdust viewing all the local artist's work, including live glass blowing!
91 residents recomanen
Festival d'Art de Serradures
935 Laguna Canyon RdOpen this summer, you can taker an afternoon and walk down streets of Sawdust viewing all the local artist's work, including live glass blowing!
A Secluded Beach with Bonfire pits for night time Smores!
59 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de la Platja de Corona Del Mar
A Secluded Beach with Bonfire pits for night time Smores!
The BEST breakfast spot in town and just 8 blocks away! Great breakfast and coffee and people watching. This place is a LOCAL favorite and is right along Pacific Coast Highway!
37 residents recomanen
Rose Bakery Cafe
3536 East Coast HwyThe BEST breakfast spot in town and just 8 blocks away! Great breakfast and coffee and people watching. This place is a LOCAL favorite and is right along Pacific Coast Highway!
World Famous Cupcakes- and just a few minutes away!
12 residents recomanen
Sprinkles Newport Beach Ice Cream
952 Avocado AveWorld Famous Cupcakes- and just a few minutes away!
A hidden Gem. Take a walk in some of the most lush and beautiful gardens you've ever seem-just across the street!
27 residents recomanen
Sherman Library & Gardens
2647 East Coast HwyA hidden Gem. Take a walk in some of the most lush and beautiful gardens you've ever seem-just across the street!
Take a Ferry Ride from Balboa Bay to the Newport Beach Peninsula. Just $1 per person and a couple bucks for your car!
313 residents recomanen
Transbordador de Balboa Island
Agate AvenueTake a Ferry Ride from Balboa Bay to the Newport Beach Peninsula. Just $1 per person and a couple bucks for your car!
Try the locals favorite "Balboa Bar" at Dad's! Ice cream with TONS of topping choices. :)
17 residents recomanen
Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop
318 Marine AveTry the locals favorite "Balboa Bar" at Dad's! Ice cream with TONS of topping choices. :)
Watch the surfers and people watch from the Pier! There is also a Ruby's Restaurant at the end. Go into Ruby's and ask to be seated by the window. It will feel like you are in the ocean as you eat!
638 residents recomanen
Huntington Beach
Watch the surfers and people watch from the Pier! There is also a Ruby's Restaurant at the end. Go into Ruby's and ask to be seated by the window. It will feel like you are in the ocean as you eat!
Best place for a scenic hike! On one side you see the ocean and the other you see mountains!
85 residents recomanen
Cim del Món
West RidgeBest place for a scenic hike! On one side you see the ocean and the other you see mountains!
Best Hiking location. I try to go once a week. You can choose to hike anywhere between 1 and 7 miles! If you go to the end you get a beautiful view of the coastline!
21 residents recomanen
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: Big Bend
18751 Laguna Canyon RdBest Hiking location. I try to go once a week. You can choose to hike anywhere between 1 and 7 miles! If you go to the end you get a beautiful view of the coastline!
My favorite beach! Enjoy the cute cottages, the shake shack and the beachcomber restaurant where you can dine right off the sign. At 5 o clock they raise a cocktail flag to signify happy hour!
218 residents recomanen
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayMy favorite beach! Enjoy the cute cottages, the shake shack and the beachcomber restaurant where you can dine right off the sign. At 5 o clock they raise a cocktail flag to signify happy hour!
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrGreat Outdoor-Indoor Shopping Mall.
The best view of LA at night. Drive here and watch the shimmering lights take your breath away. You are far from the city so you can't hear any road noise.
North Doheny Drive
North Doheny DriveThe best view of LA at night. Drive here and watch the shimmering lights take your breath away. You are far from the city so you can't hear any road noise.
Take a horseback ride behind the HOLLYWOOD SIGN for dinner on a hill!
62 residents recomanen
Sunset Ranch Hollywood
3400 N Beachwood DrTake a horseback ride behind the HOLLYWOOD SIGN for dinner on a hill!
Enjoy a fun-filled day at this world famous amusement park-only 25 minutes away!
3085 residents recomanen
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrEnjoy a fun-filled day at this world famous amusement park-only 25 minutes away!
Anaheim Packing House
440 South Anaheim BoulevardA three story food mall for FOODIES!
Estadi Angel de Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayCatch a ball game!
This is a plaza of Asian Ethnic Foods. They korean BBQ, a rotating sushi bar a korean grocery and a bakery with treats to die for!
63 residents recomanen
Diamond Jamboree
2700-2750 Alton PkwyThis is a plaza of Asian Ethnic Foods. They korean BBQ, a rotating sushi bar a korean grocery and a bakery with treats to die for!
Want to take a Hot Air Balloon but don't want to spend more than $10 per person? Look no further- You will catch great views of the city!
41 residents recomanen
Orange County Great Park
8000 Great Park BlvdWant to take a Hot Air Balloon but don't want to spend more than $10 per person? Look no further- You will catch great views of the city!
Want to go to an Island and have a mini one day vacation within your vacation? Set sail with the Catalina Flier! They take you on an hour boat ride with your car or on foot! (Golf, Snorkling, boating)
42 residents recomanen
Catalina Flyer
400 Main StWant to go to an Island and have a mini one day vacation within your vacation? Set sail with the Catalina Flier! They take you on an hour boat ride with your car or on foot! (Golf, Snorkling, boating)
World-Renowned Shopping! Go and people watch or take the kids to ride the carrousel! :)
790 residents recomanen
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StWorld-Renowned Shopping! Go and people watch or take the kids to ride the carrousel! :)
Hay Rides, Small amusement rides, Carnival Games, amazing food, and tons of animals! There is something at the Fair for everyone! A must, if it's open during your stay!
52 residents recomanen
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair DrHay Rides, Small amusement rides, Carnival Games, amazing food, and tons of animals! There is something at the Fair for everyone! A must, if it's open during your stay!
Put your hands and feet in the same place of your favorite Celebrities. Come and enjoy the Hollywood crowd. Tons of fun, tons of street performers and cool food stands along the street!
1913 residents recomanen
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdPut your hands and feet in the same place of your favorite Celebrities. Come and enjoy the Hollywood crowd. Tons of fun, tons of street performers and cool food stands along the street!
Love the beach AND love dogs? This is your spot! Come people and dog watch at the beach! Tons of Dogs are running around everywhere!
29 residents recomanen
Huntington Beach Dog Beach
Love the beach AND love dogs? This is your spot! Come people and dog watch at the beach! Tons of Dogs are running around everywhere!
Food Scene
Bamboo Bistro
2600 East Coast Hwy500 Feet away from the house and the best Chinese Food in Town!
The best Seafood restaurant with a great vibe! I suggest ordering the Seafood Fettucine! Also ask to sit on the patio :)
87 residents recomanen
Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida VictoriaThe best Seafood restaurant with a great vibe! I suggest ordering the Seafood Fettucine! Also ask to sit on the patio :)
Take a night to go to Los Angeles. This is the best Korean BBQ in all of California!
82 residents recomanen
Hae Jang Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant
3821 W 6th StTake a night to go to Los Angeles. This is the best Korean BBQ in all of California!
A great place to come fro breakfast. Family owned, and is right next to the Orange Circle famous for their antique shops! A great idea for a Saturday morning!
14 residents recomanen
Kimmies Coffee Cup
190 S Glassell StA great place to come fro breakfast. Family owned, and is right next to the Orange Circle famous for their antique shops! A great idea for a Saturday morning!
A healthy restaurant at the Irvine Spectrum! A great place for shopping and grabbing a guilt-free meal!
LYFE Kitchen
707 Spectrum Center DrA healthy restaurant at the Irvine Spectrum! A great place for shopping and grabbing a guilt-free meal!
Order the White Ruffy with Garlic Butter and make sure to grab the house tartar sauce. Even if you don't usually like fish, the food is guaranteed to surprise you (in a good way) :)
30 residents recomanen
California Fish Grill
3988 Barranca PkwyOrder the White Ruffy with Garlic Butter and make sure to grab the house tartar sauce. Even if you don't usually like fish, the food is guaranteed to surprise you (in a good way) :)
The best BBQ in Town. This restaurant was built out of an old home for that "down home" country feel! They also have a small playground for kids, this is a must for BBQ lovers and families!
Beach Pit BBQ
1676 Tustin AveThe best BBQ in Town. This restaurant was built out of an old home for that "down home" country feel! They also have a small playground for kids, this is a must for BBQ lovers and families!
Are you a night owl? Welcome to Orange County's most Progressive, Hipster Coffee Shop. They feature occasional live music, and are open til 3am daily!
11 residents recomanen
The Night Owl
200 N Harbor BlvdAre you a night owl? Welcome to Orange County's most Progressive, Hipster Coffee Shop. They feature occasional live music, and are open til 3am daily!
A Bohemian style coffee shop. Also surrounded by many little hipster shops where they sell clothes, music, and have a barber shop.
17 residents recomanen
Gypsy Den
2930 Bristol StA Bohemian style coffee shop. Also surrounded by many little hipster shops where they sell clothes, music, and have a barber shop.
Looking for a quick casual bite? This is a local favorite! They have tacos, burritos, and they taste authentic!
29 residents recomanen
Chronic Tacos
3601 Pacific Coast HwyLooking for a quick casual bite? This is a local favorite! They have tacos, burritos, and they taste authentic!
Shopping
Rent a Duffy Boat, with a canopy top for an hour. Can fit 10-12 people and is a must to see all the beautiful homes by the bay! They will provide you with a map so you cruise all the sights.
43 residents recomanen
Duffy Electric Boat Company Sales and Rentals Newport Beach
2001 West Coast HwyRent a Duffy Boat, with a canopy top for an hour. Can fit 10-12 people and is a must to see all the beautiful homes by the bay! They will provide you with a map so you cruise all the sights.
After your day at Disneyland (Or if you can't make it for a full day at the park) Enjoy dinner and a concert on the Disney Walk @ House of Blues.
56 residents recomanen
House of Blues
400 Disney WayAfter your day at Disneyland (Or if you can't make it for a full day at the park) Enjoy dinner and a concert on the Disney Walk @ House of Blues.
Come and Antique! So much cool stuff, so little time! Also couple this with breakfast at Kimmies Cup!
Antique Depot
155 S Glassell StCome and Antique! So much cool stuff, so little time! Also couple this with breakfast at Kimmies Cup!
Come enjoy Main Street and the Pier. On your way out make sure to go into Jack's and pick yourself up a souvenier hat, shirt, or sweater!
11 residents recomanen
Jack's Surfboards
101 Main StCome enjoy Main Street and the Pier. On your way out make sure to go into Jack's and pick yourself up a souvenier hat, shirt, or sweater!
Drinks & Nightlife
Go late at night before closing and bring a jacket! They have outdoor firepits with the most incredible views of Orange County! Ordering a full meal isn't necessary-just grab dessert and save $$.
69 residents recomanen
Orange Hill Restaurant
6410 E Chapman AveGo late at night before closing and bring a jacket! They have outdoor firepits with the most incredible views of Orange County! Ordering a full meal isn't necessary-just grab dessert and save $$.
Beers and Bikes! This is a rough man's biker bar and not for the faint of heart. On any given day you will see the outside of the bar lined with Bikes!
17 residents recomanen
Cook's Corner
19152 E Santiago Canyon RdBeers and Bikes! This is a rough man's biker bar and not for the faint of heart. On any given day you will see the outside of the bar lined with Bikes!
An elegant dinner just steps away! The food is great and you can sit outside along PCH!
26 residents recomanen
Gulfstream
850 Avocado AvenueAn elegant dinner just steps away! The food is great and you can sit outside along PCH!