Guidebook for Newport Beach
Food Scene
Alta Coffee
506 31st StLocals favorite for breakfast / get the Avocado toast
Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via LidoCasual and fun...get the Poke (little spicy) - delicious!
Zinqué
3446 Via OportoGreat happy hour (sushi upstairs overlooking the water)
82 locals recommend
Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
3010 Lafayette AveGreat happy hour (sushi upstairs overlooking the water)
LOTS of garlic! Delicious and casual - locals favorite (sauces can be a little flavorful for the little ones so ask for a sample first)
68 locals recommend
The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen
3012 Newport BlvdLOTS of garlic! Delicious and casual - locals favorite (sauces can be a little flavorful for the little ones so ask for a sample first)
On the water - Iconic - delicious - makes you feel like you are somewhere really special! Fun bar downstairs too!
80 locals recommend
Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal CoveOn the water - Iconic - delicious - makes you feel like you are somewhere really special! Fun bar downstairs too!
Eat Chow
1802 Newport BlvdCool little eatery! Tasty trendy eats.
Big inexpensive surfer breakfast! Serve dinner one night a week - read their sign for info
18 locals recommend
Cappy's Cafe
5930 West Coast HwyBig inexpensive surfer breakfast! Serve dinner one night a week - read their sign for info
Cucina Alessá
520 Main StRomantic little spot - great happy hour deals
You must get their bagels (from Shirley's bagels), Peanut Power Smoothie and fresh local orange juice! Tiny hole in the wall - tell Mr. Lee hello!
11 locals recommend
Al Cappuccino Coffee House
4547 West Coast HwyYou must get their bagels (from Shirley's bagels), Peanut Power Smoothie and fresh local orange juice! Tiny hole in the wall - tell Mr. Lee hello!
Parks & Nature
Great for calm water kayaking or standup paddle, beautiful nature and tour the waterfront homes
23 locals recommend
Newport Aquatic Center
1 Whitecliffs DrGreat for calm water kayaking or standup paddle, beautiful nature and tour the waterfront homes
Laguna Beach
Main street beach for people watching then dining and shopping!
Essentials
Get the Pavillions brand farmhouse bread - its DELICIOUS!
Their bagels are good too.
100 locals recommend
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa BlvdGet the Pavillions brand farmhouse bread - its DELICIOUS!
Their bagels are good too.
Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach BlvdSlightly away from the beach but there are tons of restaurants and shopping on 17th Street so not too bad making a trip that way.
175 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StSlightly away from the beach but there are tons of restaurants and shopping on 17th Street so not too bad making a trip that way.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping and dining - little spendy but fun window shopping!
54 locals recommend
Lido Marina Village
3434 Via LidoOutdoor shopping and dining - little spendy but fun window shopping!
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrOutdoor shopping mall - its a must!
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StIndoor shopping mall
Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast HwyGreat food and shops all across from the ocean!
Iconic little island - get a frozen banana, shop and walk the island for some exercise with the locals
313 locals recommend
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueIconic little island - get a frozen banana, shop and walk the island for some exercise with the locals
Entertainment & Activities
Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas
1870 Harbor BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
The Rooftop Lounge
1289 S Coast HwyA must at sunset!