Laura's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The wedge is an iconic spot with very big waves at times. It may not be the best place for novice ocean go-ers, but the views are incredible. The wedge is the very end of the peninsula, so you can see the bay meet the ocean. The sailboats, jet skis, and large boats dot the skyline. I usually see dolphins too. This beach is my favorite. It’s quiet, and beautiful.
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The Wedge
E OceanfrontThe wedge is an iconic spot with very big waves at times. It may not be the best place for novice ocean go-ers, but the views are incredible. The wedge is the very end of the peninsula, so you can see the bay meet the ocean. The sailboats, jet skis, and large boats dot the skyline. I usually see dolphins too. This beach is my favorite. It’s quiet, and beautiful.
Morning, noon and night it’s great strolling around the island. There’s shopping, food, and amazing views. The entire loop is 2.5 miles. Balboa Island is a gem that you’ll want to keep going back to.
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Ferry de Balboa Island
Agate AvenueMorning, noon and night it’s great strolling around the island. There’s shopping, food, and amazing views. The entire loop is 2.5 miles. Balboa Island is a gem that you’ll want to keep going back to.
The drive south on PCH is beautiful. Stop at the shake shack on the way or back. Stroll around, see the galleries, and eat at Las Brisas.
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Laguna Beach
The drive south on PCH is beautiful. Stop at the shake shack on the way or back. Stroll around, see the galleries, and eat at Las Brisas.
You can stroll down a meandering creek path tucked in the middle of a neighborhood hardly seen at this nature center. There’s a butterfly house too. Make sure to ask about how the ENC began.
Environmental Nature Center
1601 E 16th StYou can stroll down a meandering creek path tucked in the middle of a neighborhood hardly seen at this nature center. There’s a butterfly house too. Make sure to ask about how the ENC began.
This park, and Kings Road park, just down the road are two great viewing spots. You Have a view of the bay, Lido Island, the Ocean, and all the boats in between  stunning any time of day. Bring a folding chair, wine/cheese and crackers. That’s what the locals do.
John Wayne Park
This park, and Kings Road park, just down the road are two great viewing spots. You Have a view of the bay, Lido Island, the Ocean, and all the boats in between  stunning any time of day. Bring a folding chair, wine/cheese and crackers. That’s what the locals do.
Shopping
Great place to shop. Outdoor courtyard shopping, people watching.
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrSome of the best shopping in the country. Southcoast has all the top designers, and plenty of mid range shopping too.
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StSome of the best shopping in the country. Southcoast has all the top designers, and plenty of mid range shopping too.
Food scene
Just about every type of food imaginable! Some middle range dressy, most are the same as any other place in Southern California. You can go very casual.
17th Street
17th StreetJust about every type of food imaginable! Some middle range dressy, most are the same as any other place in Southern California. You can go very casual.
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StSpecially doughnuts- locals favorite.
Outdoor Activities
The Back Bay loop is a 11.4 mile loop. There are optional off road paths for a portion, and paved surface throughout for walking or biking. It’s a beautiful nature path. The views change with the seasons and natural vegetation growth. When you are in the wetlands portion you’ll inevitably see plenty of herons and other birds.
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Back Bay Loop
Back Bay LoopThe Back Bay loop is a 11.4 mile loop. There are optional off road paths for a portion, and paved surface throughout for walking or biking. It’s a beautiful nature path. The views change with the seasons and natural vegetation growth. When you are in the wetlands portion you’ll inevitably see plenty of herons and other birds.
Boardwalk
BoardwalkStroll, bike, eat, play. There are bike rentals, peddle cars, lots of beachfront.
Cruise around the bay in an electric boat. This is a local favorite. Duffy boats are part of the history of Newport Beach. You can cruise for hours. Tip: bring food and drink. There’s a bench style table in the center, and music on board. They’ll give you a map so you don’t get lost.
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Duffy Electric Boat Company Sales and Rentals Newport Beach
2001 West Coast HwyCruise around the bay in an electric boat. This is a local favorite. Duffy boats are part of the history of Newport Beach. You can cruise for hours. Tip: bring food and drink. There’s a bench style table in the center, and music on board. They’ll give you a map so you don’t get lost.
Great clean beach, food and plenty of parking. Stroll down to Little Corona for tide pools. Amazing views!
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Corona Del Mar State Beach Park
Great clean beach, food and plenty of parking. Stroll down to Little Corona for tide pools. Amazing views!