🏄The WedgeBEACH
World-famous shore break. Best bodysurfing on the planet.
💡 Go at high tide on a WNW swell.
🏖️Balboa BeachBEACH
Classic Newport family beach with lifeguards.
💡 Park on Balboa Blvd early. ,
🌅Corona del Mar BeachBEACH
Secluded cove with tide pools and sea glass.
💡 Arrive before 9am for parking.
🌊Newport Municipal BeachBEACH
Wide sandy beach from Newport Pier to 36th St.
💡 Best sunset walk on the Peninsula.
🏝️Balboa Island BeachBEACH
Calm bay-side beach. Perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding.
💡 Kids love this. Protected from ocean swell.
🦀The Crab CookerFOOD
Newport legend since 1951. Clam chowder on paper plates.
💡 Go for lunch — shorter waits.
🐟Bear Flag Fish Co.FOOD
Wahoo + yellowtail taco combo is legendary.
💡 The wahoo taco is non-negotiable.
🎷The CanneryFOOD
Waterfront restaurant in a 1920s cannery building. Live jazz weekends.
💡 Happy hour 3–6pm weekdays.
🍌Sugar n SpiceFOOD
Original frozen banana since 1945. THE Newport Beach tradition.
💡 Non-negotiable Newport experience.
🌮Ranchos TacosFOOD
Late-night Newport staple. Open until 3am Fri–Sat.
💡 Go late. Al pastor with green salsa.
🍪Wilma's CookiesFOOD
Tiny Marine Ave shop with warm cookies.
💡 Sea salt chocolate chip is the move.
🦞Bluewater GrillFOOD
Seafood grill with waterfront views at Lido Marina.
💡 Oyster happy hour Tue–Thu.
🍷21 OceanfrontFOOD
Upscale dining with prime rib and live music since 1955.
💡 Reserve ahead on weekends.
🌮Avila's El RanchitoFOOD
Family-owned Mexican since 1966. Fresh margaritas.
💡 Happy hour Mon–Fri: $6 margaritas.
🍺Woody's WharfFOOD
Waterfront bar since 1965. Live music, open-air deck.
💡 Get a seat on the dock deck.
⚓Newport Landing RestaurantFOOD
Waterfront dining at Balboa Village. Sunset harbor views.
💡 Sunday brunch with harbor views.
🍕Laventina's PizzaFOOD
Balboa Island pizza institution. New York style slices.
💡 Delivery to Balboa Island guests is easy.
☕Alta CoffeeCOFFEE
Newport's original specialty coffee since 1993.
💡 Sit outside on 31st St for max NB vibes.
🍳Cappy's CafeCOFFEE
Legendary breakfast. Benedicts, fresh OJ, stacks.
💡 The salmon eggs benny is worth the wait.
🐻Bear Coast CoffeeCOFFEE
Craft coffee at Lido Marina Village.
💡 Great WiFi. Walk the Lido Marina docks after.
🎡Balboa Fun ZoneACTIVITY
Iconic Ferris wheel, Balboa Pavilion, and ferry.
💡 Ride the Ferris wheel at sunset.
⛴️Balboa Island FerryACTIVITY
3-minute car ferry crossing since 1919.
💡 Cars $2, bikes $1, walk-on $1.
⛴️Catalina FlyerACTIVITY
High-speed catamaran to Catalina Island. 75-minute crossing.
💡 Book ahead in summer — sells out.
⛵Duffy Electric BoatsACTIVITY
Electric pontoon boats for up to 12.
💡 Sunset cruise Fri–Sat. Bring wine and cheese.
🐋Newport Harbor Whale WatchACTIVITY
3-hour tours. Blue whales, humpbacks, dolphins year-round.
💡 March–October for blues and humpbacks.
🎣Newport Pier FishingACTIVITY
Free pier fishing — no license required.
💡 Dawn and dusk fishing is best.
🚲Balboa Bike RentalsACTIVITY
Bikes, surreys, and quad bikes for the boardwalk.
💡 Pier to Wedge run is the classic.
🛶Kayak Newport BeachACTIVITY
Kayak and paddleboard rentals in calm Newport Harbor.
💡 Morning paddle is glassiest.
🚲E Motion E-BikesACTIVITY
Electric bike rentals near the NBV office.
💡 Down the street from 2901 Newport Blvd.
⛵Newport Fun ToursACTIVITY
Electric boats, paddle boards, kayaks on the harbor.
💡 Electric boats hold up to 8. Bring a cooler.
🛍️Marine AvenueSHOPPING
Charming main street of Balboa Island. Boutiques and galleries.
💡 Only 4 blocks — park once and walk it all.
⚓Lido Marina VillageSHOPPING
Restored 1930s marina with boutiques and restaurants.
💡 Tuesday farmers market in summer.
🏪Fashion IslandSHOPPING
Outdoor luxury mall. Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, 200 shops.
💡 Free parking. Weekday mornings — no crowds.
🦅Upper Newport Bay ReserveNATURE
1,000-acre reserve. Kayaking, hiking, 200+ bird species.
💡 Early morning for bald eagles and ospreys.
🌄Inspiration PointNATURE
Clifftop overlook above Corona del Mar.
💡 #1 sunset spot. Arrive 20 min before sunset.
🌊Balboa Peninsula PointNATURE
Tip of the peninsula where harbor meets Pacific.
💡 Jetty walk is free. Watch surfers at The Wedge.
🍺Balboa SaloonNIGHTLIFE
Oldest bar on the Peninsula since 1939. Pool tables.
💡 Cash only. Cold Pacificos.
🎸The Brig AnnexNIGHTLIFE
Live music weekends. Great cocktails, younger crowd.
💡 Friday and Saturday best. Gets lively after 9pm.