Guidebook for Balboa Island and surrounding Newport Beach beach communities
Food Scene
Basilic
217 Marine AveIntimate and romantic
Ciao
223 Marine AveLove their pizza and pasta
Royal Hen
311 Marine AveEXCELLENT food
Picante Martin's
17951 Sky Park CircleCasual Mexican food
Live music, bar, great burgers, FUN ATMOSPHERE, locals and everyone else
22 locals recommend
The Village Inn
127 Marine AveLive music, bar, great burgers, FUN ATMOSPHERE, locals and everyone else
Gulfstream
850 Avocado AvenueI enjoy sitting outside around the fire pits in the evening.
Great Happy Hour 3:00-6:00PM. Try the mahi-mahi tacos.
13 locals recommend
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
854 Avocado AvenueGreat Happy Hour 3:00-6:00PM. Try the mahi-mahi tacos.
Bandera
3201 CA-1Great food and people watching at the large horse-shoe shaped bar.
Harborside Restaurant and Grand Ballroom
400 Main StCheck out the wonderful historic photos
Parks & Nature
Spectacular views. Hiking and trail running in the canyons and hills. Walk or run along the beach and eat at Beachcomber restaurant or have a cocktail and apps at the bar.
218 locals recommend
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwaySpectacular views. Hiking and trail running in the canyons and hills. Walk or run along the beach and eat at Beachcomber restaurant or have a cocktail and apps at the bar.
Corona Del Mar State Beach Park
Entertainment & Activities
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center DrThe New Port Theater
2905 East Coast HwyShopping
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrEssentials
Bristol Farms Newport Beach
810 Avocado AveHigher end shopping
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa BlvdWhole Foods Market
2655 Pacific Coast HwyDrinks & Nightlife
Bayside Restaurant
900 Bayside DrLive jazz music most nights -- FRIDAY BEST
The Bungalow Restaurant
2441 East Coast HwySnipe Island Crafthouse
305 Marine AveSapori
1080 Bayside Drive