Guidebook for Newport Beach
Food Scene
Home made desserts and breads, fabulous breakfast and poetry/music nights. Love the chocolate cake, Chair Tea Latte, BLTA and pizza.
79 locals recommend
Alta Coffee
506 31st StHome made desserts and breads, fabulous breakfast and poetry/music nights. Love the chocolate cake, Chair Tea Latte, BLTA and pizza.
Great atmosphere! Small, intimate and lovely for a special occasion. Entirely outdoors on the bay with comfortable seating and delicious food. The menu changes regularly.
16 locals recommend
The Dock
2816 Lafayette AveGreat atmosphere! Small, intimate and lovely for a special occasion. Entirely outdoors on the bay with comfortable seating and delicious food. The menu changes regularly.
The salads are crazy good and huge! My go to place when I craze a delicious salad.
22 locals recommend
Ho Sum Bistro
3112 Newport BlvdThe salads are crazy good and huge! My go to place when I craze a delicious salad.
They have a good hamburger and fries. Service can be hit or miss but the food keeps us going back.
12 locals recommend
TK Burgers
2119 W Balboa BlvdThey have a good hamburger and fries. Service can be hit or miss but the food keeps us going back.
Doughnuts with an ocean view! Grab a fresh, yummy doughnut head to the Newport Pier over the ocean. Doesn't get much better.
14 locals recommend
Seaside Donuts Bakery
2108 W OceanfrontDoughnuts with an ocean view! Grab a fresh, yummy doughnut head to the Newport Pier over the ocean. Doesn't get much better.
Subway
18086 Culver DrYou know what you are getting and it is a household name.
The fish is AWESOME! I love the fish tacos, Poke and whatever you do not forget to get some tortilla chips. Makes me hungry just to talk about Bear Flag. Yum!
78 locals recommend
Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via LidoThe fish is AWESOME! I love the fish tacos, Poke and whatever you do not forget to get some tortilla chips. Makes me hungry just to talk about Bear Flag. Yum!
Mama D's great food and service! You can get it to go to avoid the crowds. It is popular because they just know what they are doing all the way around.
68 locals recommend
The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen
3012 Newport BlvdMama D's great food and service! You can get it to go to avoid the crowds. It is popular because they just know what they are doing all the way around.
Great pizza at a low price! A block or two away so pick it up and enjoy.
27 locals recommend
Laventina's Big Cheese Pizza
2819 Newport BlvdGreat pizza at a low price! A block or two away so pick it up and enjoy.
Iconic Crab Cooker for the seafood lover! We have been going here for 20+ years. Love the shrimp and crab.
43 locals recommend
The Crab Cooker
2200 Newport BlvdIconic Crab Cooker for the seafood lover! We have been going here for 20+ years. Love the shrimp and crab.
The view is fantastic! Fun 50's diner with a great staff. Bring a sweater the winds pick up on the pier.
62 locals recommend
Ruby's Diner
1 Balboa PierThe view is fantastic! Fun 50's diner with a great staff. Bring a sweater the winds pick up on the pier.
Starbucks
3465 Via LidoThere is also a Starbucks inside of Pavilions grocery store
Mint Leaf Thai Cuisine
712 E Balboa BlvdWhen you want some great Thai food this our go to place!
Delicious avocado toast and lavender coffee! Great open air restaurant.
9 locals recommend
Balboa Lily’s
711 E Balboa BlvdDelicious avocado toast and lavender coffee! Great open air restaurant.
The owner, Keith, is a superb host with great customer service. It is a busy restaurant with fabulous food!
68 locals recommend
The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen
3012 Newport BlvdThe owner, Keith, is a superb host with great customer service. It is a busy restaurant with fabulous food!
Authentic Italian food with great wine menu. Smaller restaurant so reservations or carry out recommended.
7 locals recommend
Il Farro Restaurant
111 21st PlAuthentic Italian food with great wine menu. Smaller restaurant so reservations or carry out recommended.
Fantastic chef with fresh seafood dishes daily.
13 locals recommend
Hook and Anchor Fish & Lobster House
3305 Newport BlvdFantastic chef with fresh seafood dishes daily.
If you are a coffee aficionado, this is the place to get coffee. Best coffee house in our area.
38 locals recommend
Kéan Coffee Artisan Roasters
2043 Westcliff DrIf you are a coffee aficionado, this is the place to get coffee. Best coffee house in our area.
Parks & Nature
The body boarding is fantastic to watch! Do not even think about getting in and trying it unless you know what you are doing. Beautiful views of Newport Harbor and Pacific Ocean.
106 locals recommend
The Wedge
E OceanfrontThe body boarding is fantastic to watch! Do not even think about getting in and trying it unless you know what you are doing. Beautiful views of Newport Harbor and Pacific Ocean.
The city built this fun, beautiful park on the bay. Kids can play on the equipment then hop in the bay for a swim. Everyone can grab a bite to eat after all the fun at Lighthouse Café.
15 locals recommend
Marina Park Community Center
1600 W Balboa BlvdThe city built this fun, beautiful park on the bay. Kids can play on the equipment then hop in the bay for a swim. Everyone can grab a bite to eat after all the fun at Lighthouse Café.
Step back into coastal California history. Simply beautiful beach and tide pools plus a couple of delicious restaurants.
101 locals recommend
Crystal Cove
Step back into coastal California history. Simply beautiful beach and tide pools plus a couple of delicious restaurants.
Irvine Terrace Park
721 Evita DrShopping
Be sure to ride the car ferry to do some shopping and grab a bite eat. Balboa Island is great!
313 locals recommend
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueBe sure to ride the car ferry to do some shopping and grab a bite eat. Balboa Island is great!
No Rest For Bridget Newport Beach
3121 Newport BlvdGet the latest trends at a great price!
The buyers for the card and gift shop are awesome! Via Lido Drugs has unique, higher end gifts and home goods. Love to buy cards and gifts for friends here.
Via Lido Drugs
3445 Via LidoThe buyers for the card and gift shop are awesome! Via Lido Drugs has unique, higher end gifts and home goods. Love to buy cards and gifts for friends here.
World renowned shopping mall. If you are looking for it, South Coast Plaza will have it. Get your wallet ready!
790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StWorld renowned shopping mall. If you are looking for it, South Coast Plaza will have it. Get your wallet ready!
Beautiful outdoor shopping mall with stunning views and excellent restaurants.
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrBeautiful outdoor shopping mall with stunning views and excellent restaurants.
Sightseeing
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierBeautiful views of the Pacific Ocean! Great photo spot.
Essentials
Ralphs
380 E 17th StTrader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StCostco Wholesale
17900 Newhope StThe Butchery Quality Meats
8058 E Pacific Coast HwyMouth watering meats sold here!
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
1 Hoag DrER
Arts & Culture
South Coast Repertory Theater
655 Town Center DrFantastic venue to see a play!
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyMuseum of Tolerance
9786 W Pico BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas
1870 Harbor BlvdDisneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrKnott’S Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdSmall, sweat zoo nearby with great food. Great for younger guests.
83 locals recommend
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
1801 E Chestnut AveSmall, sweat zoo nearby with great food. Great for younger guests.