Guidebook for Newport Beach
Food Scene
Noisy and crowded, but delicious Italian food and wine. Come early because there is usually a line of people waiting to get in. Walk on over from our house. You will need the walk home after your tummy is stuffed with yummy pasta.
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The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen
3012 Newport BlvdNoisy and crowded, but delicious Italian food and wine. Come early because there is usually a line of people waiting to get in. Walk on over from our house. You will need the walk home after your tummy is stuffed with yummy pasta.
Beautiful views, nice walk from our house, good food. We go for lunch, Happy Hour or dinner.
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Bluewater Grill
630 Lido Park DrBeautiful views, nice walk from our house, good food. We go for lunch, Happy Hour or dinner.
Love their breakfasts! Fun place to hang out for wine or beer in the evening. I am not as big a fan of their lunches and happy hour food, but in the morning or evening, this is a beautiful location to enjoy the waterfront.
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Zinqué
3446 Via OportoLove their breakfasts! Fun place to hang out for wine or beer in the evening. I am not as big a fan of their lunches and happy hour food, but in the morning or evening, this is a beautiful location to enjoy the waterfront.
Walk-up counter for fresh fish, sushi or clam chowder. Nice patio. Very close to our cottage.
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Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via LidoWalk-up counter for fresh fish, sushi or clam chowder. Nice patio. Very close to our cottage.
Delicious Italian food, nice outdoor patio, great Sunday brunch. We walk there from home. There is also a Sabatino's sandwich place even closer, but we like the restaurant much better.
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Sabatino's Sausage Company
251 Shipyard WayDelicious Italian food, nice outdoor patio, great Sunday brunch. We walk there from home. There is also a Sabatino's sandwich place even closer, but we like the restaurant much better.
The Cannery Village is a nice place to walk to for coffee any time of day. Alta is a popular place to hang out. They have delicious coffee and homemade muffins and other goodies. Their breakfast is good and they have an outside patio. There is a cool warehouse across the street with lots of interesting furniture, lamps, accessories and hand-made items for sale.
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Alta Coffee
506 31st StThe Cannery Village is a nice place to walk to for coffee any time of day. Alta is a popular place to hang out. They have delicious coffee and homemade muffins and other goodies. Their breakfast is good and they have an outside patio. There is a cool warehouse across the street with lots of interesting furniture, lamps, accessories and hand-made items for sale.
Happy Hour and late-night Happy Hour. Our son and daughter-in-law love this place.
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Rockin' Baja Lobster - Newport Beach
2104 W OceanfrontHappy Hour and late-night Happy Hour. Our son and daughter-in-law love this place.
Looks like a French bistro. Delicious breakfasts and snacks. Next door is A Restaurant, which has good food and we have heard that they have a nice Happy Hour, but haven't tried it ourselves yet. We walk to A Market for breakfast frequently from our house.
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A Market
3400 West Coast HwyLooks like a French bistro. Delicious breakfasts and snacks. Next door is A Restaurant, which has good food and we have heard that they have a nice Happy Hour, but haven't tried it ourselves yet. We walk to A Market for breakfast frequently from our house.
Friday night early bird Prime Rib dinner is inexpensive and delicious. They have good breakfasts, too. The people there are friendly. The theater is next door.
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Woody's Diner
3461 Via LidoFriday night early bird Prime Rib dinner is inexpensive and delicious. They have good breakfasts, too. The people there are friendly. The theater is next door.
There is another El Ranchito on the Peninula that is walking distance from the cottage, but the one in Costa Mesa has better food, better drinks and better service. They have a good happy hour and it is only a 10-minute drive away for my favorite Mexican food in our area. I love their chiles relleno.
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Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa
2101 Placentia AveThere is another El Ranchito on the Peninula that is walking distance from the cottage, but the one in Costa Mesa has better food, better drinks and better service. They have a good happy hour and it is only a 10-minute drive away for my favorite Mexican food in our area. I love their chiles relleno.
If you go to Disneyland or Knott's Berry Farm, stop by Porto's for the best baked goods!
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
7640 Beach BlvdIf you go to Disneyland or Knott's Berry Farm, stop by Porto's for the best baked goods!
Short walk from the house, order on your app and it is ready when you get there.
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Starbucks
3465 Via LidoShort walk from the house, order on your app and it is ready when you get there.
Nice restaurant, very close to the cottage. Old school, dark and romantic.
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A Restaurant
3334 West Coast HwyNice restaurant, very close to the cottage. Old school, dark and romantic.
We have never been there, because it is quite expensive, but people love it if you want to splurge. It looks out on the bay at Lido Marina Village.
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Nobu Newport Beach
3450 Via OportoWe have never been there, because it is quite expensive, but people love it if you want to splurge. It looks out on the bay at Lido Marina Village.
The Shake Shack is an iconic place to get burgers and shakes with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Hard to get a parking spot though.
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Crystal Cove Shake Shack
7703 East Coast HwyThe Shake Shack is an iconic place to get burgers and shakes with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Hard to get a parking spot though.
The best sushi place is nearby in Eastside Costa Mesa. We usually order rolls to takeout, but if you want to splurge, the omakase menu is wonderful for dining in. No ambiance, but the food is delicious and fresh.
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Shunka Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
369 E 17th StThe best sushi place is nearby in Eastside Costa Mesa. We usually order rolls to takeout, but if you want to splurge, the omakase menu is wonderful for dining in. No ambiance, but the food is delicious and fresh.
Honor Coffee Roasters
3400 Via LidoWe like their Happy Hour. The chef is Alsatian and his menu of yummy appetizers is one of our favorite early dinners. The Winery has a beautiful waterfront location on PCH (Pacific Coast Highway). We like to walk there from the house.
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The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
3131 West Coast HwyWe like their Happy Hour. The chef is Alsatian and his menu of yummy appetizers is one of our favorite early dinners. The Winery has a beautiful waterfront location on PCH (Pacific Coast Highway). We like to walk there from the house.
Great little place for lunch or dinner, a short walk from the house. Newly added patio for al fresco dining with strings of lights above and plants all around.
Arc Butcher & Baker
417 30th StGreat little place for lunch or dinner, a short walk from the house. Newly added patio for al fresco dining with strings of lights above and plants all around.
Closest restaurant to our house, very reasonable prices, large portions and wonderful food. Great place if you love fish and lobster. The Newport Salad is delicious for lunch and the fish plates are yummy for dinner. We order to-go by phone and eat by the water at home.
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Hook and Anchor Fish & Lobster House
3305 Newport BlvdClosest restaurant to our house, very reasonable prices, large portions and wonderful food. Great place if you love fish and lobster. The Newport Salad is delicious for lunch and the fish plates are yummy for dinner. We order to-go by phone and eat by the water at home.
Great place for lunch on the boardwalk near the pier. They have a daily special M-F with a different entree each day. We had the bouillabaisse and it was fantastic. The outside patio added during the pandemic is a plus.
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Fly N Fish Oyster Bar and Grill
2304 W OceanfrontGreat place for lunch on the boardwalk near the pier. They have a daily special M-F with a different entree each day. We had the bouillabaisse and it was fantastic. The outside patio added during the pandemic is a plus.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walk, lovely beach, nice restaurant.
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Parque Estatal Crystal Cove
8471 North Coast HighwayBeautiful walk, lovely beach, nice restaurant.
Quail Hill Community Park
35 Shady Canyon DrLaguna has a free trolley to get around. There are wonderful beaches, beautiful scenery, many art galleries and great restaurants.
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Laguna Beach
Laguna has a free trolley to get around. There are wonderful beaches, beautiful scenery, many art galleries and great restaurants.
We like to ride bikes from Newport to Huntington Beach. It is beautiful, safe and another wonderful place to shop, spend time at the beach or eat.
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Huntington Beach
We like to ride bikes from Newport to Huntington Beach. It is beautiful, safe and another wonderful place to shop, spend time at the beach or eat.
Corona del Mar is a gorgeous beach. From the grassy bluff above the beach, you can have a wonderful picnic dinner to watch the most glorious sunset around. Just bring takeout or some prepared food, a blanket to stretch out on the lawn and the beach chairs that we have provided in our cottage.
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Corona Del Mar State Beach Park
Corona del Mar is a gorgeous beach. From the grassy bluff above the beach, you can have a wonderful picnic dinner to watch the most glorious sunset around. Just bring takeout or some prepared food, a blanket to stretch out on the lawn and the beach chairs that we have provided in our cottage.
Almost every day, we walk to 32nd Street Beach from our house with our beach chairs and towels. Because you must get around the canal, you need to walk down our street toward Newport Blvd, through the alley, across Balboa Blvd at the crosswalk, and then straight to the beach on 32nd Street. If you want to be closer to some restaurants, coffee places and shops, go to the beach at one of the two piers--Newport Pier or Balboa Pier. On weekends, you can take the trolley so you don't have to drive. Parking can be a hassle and you have to put money in the meter, so we prefer to walk or trolley there. You can also rent bikes and ride along the boardwalk for miles.
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Muelle de Newport Beach
1 Newport PierAlmost every day, we walk to 32nd Street Beach from our house with our beach chairs and towels. Because you must get around the canal, you need to walk down our street toward Newport Blvd, through the alley, across Balboa Blvd at the crosswalk, and then straight to the beach on 32nd Street. If you want to be closer to some restaurants, coffee places and shops, go to the beach at one of the two piers--Newport Pier or Balboa Pier. On weekends, you can take the trolley so you don't have to drive. Parking can be a hassle and you have to put money in the meter, so we prefer to walk or trolley there. You can also rent bikes and ride along the boardwalk for miles.
Getting Around
https://www.visitnewportbeach.com/balboa-peninsula-trolley/
Every Saturday and Sunday there is a free trolley that will take you from the end of our street to the end of the Balboa Peninsula. You can get on or off wherever you need to go. Since parking is always a challenge, this is a great way to get to Balboa Island, the Piers, or your favorite beaches or restaurants.
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Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drhttps://www.visitnewportbeach.com/balboa-peninsula-trolley/
Every Saturday and Sunday there is a free trolley that will take you from the end of our street to the end of the Balboa Peninsula. You can get on or off wherever you need to go. Since parking is always a challenge, this is a great way to get to Balboa Island, the Piers, or your favorite beaches or restaurants.
Newport Bike & Beach Rental
106 22nd StThere are several places to rent a Duffy boat to tour the bay. Here is one.
Voyagers Rentals, Electric Duffy Boat Rentals
504 S Bay FrontThere are several places to rent a Duffy boat to tour the bay. Here is one.
Entertainment & Activities
Short walk from the cottage. Woody's Diner next door serves Prime Rib on Fridays and Bear Flag Fish Co. has great seafood. Lido Marina Village is a fun place to walk around with a wonderful coffee place and other great shops and restaurants on the water. Perfect afternoon or night out!
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Lido Theatre
3459 Via LidoShort walk from the cottage. Woody's Diner next door serves Prime Rib on Fridays and Bear Flag Fish Co. has great seafood. Lido Marina Village is a fun place to walk around with a wonderful coffee place and other great shops and restaurants on the water. Perfect afternoon or night out!
About a 30 minute drive from here, this is a nice aquarium, a wonderful place to take kids, and in a location with lots of restaurants and shops.
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Acuario del Pacífico
100 Aquarium WayAbout a 30 minute drive from here, this is a nice aquarium, a wonderful place to take kids, and in a location with lots of restaurants and shops.
Disneyland is about 30 minutes from our cottage during non-peak traffic hours.
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Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrDisneyland is about 30 minutes from our cottage during non-peak traffic hours.
Knott's is about a 30 minute drive from Newport Beach.
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Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdKnott's is about a 30 minute drive from Newport Beach.
Pelican Hill is an amazing course.
The resort is a beautiful place to hang out and eat, too.
For other golf course recommendations, see https://www.visitnewportbeach.com/golf-courses/
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Pelican Hill Golf Club
22800 S Pelican Hill RdPelican Hill is an amazing course.
The resort is a beautiful place to hang out and eat, too.
For other golf course recommendations, see https://www.visitnewportbeach.com/golf-courses/
https://www.regmovies.com/theaters/edwards-big-newport-6/C00400887706
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Regal Edwards Big Newport & RPX
300 Newport Center Drhttps://www.regmovies.com/theaters/edwards-big-newport-6/C00400887706
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful resort. Go check it out just to see the view from the rooftop deck. You can see the whole coastline and it is a great spot (other than the beach) to watch the sunset.
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Lido House, Autograph Collection
3300 Newport BlvdBeautiful resort. Go check it out just to see the view from the rooftop deck. You can see the whole coastline and it is a great spot (other than the beach) to watch the sunset.
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
3131 West Coast HwyGood Happy Hour.
Baja Sharkeez
114 Mc Fadden PlGood Happy Hour. Walking distance from the cottage.
Good mai-tais and well drinks. They serve free hot dogs and chips during Happy Hour. They have a few special drink prices (not the mai-tais, though) but they do not have a special menu for appetizers. You just order off their regular menu, but if you eat a hotdog, you won't be very hungry anyway.
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Billy's at the Beach
2751 West Coast HwyGood mai-tais and well drinks. They serve free hot dogs and chips during Happy Hour. They have a few special drink prices (not the mai-tais, though) but they do not have a special menu for appetizers. You just order off their regular menu, but if you eat a hotdog, you won't be very hungry anyway.
Essentials
This grocery store is a short walk from the cottage and along with food also has an excellent wine department. We provide grocery bags for you to take to save money and the environment.
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Pavilions
3100 W Balboa BlvdThis grocery store is a short walk from the cottage and along with food also has an excellent wine department. We provide grocery bags for you to take to save money and the environment.
If you need a prescription filled or convenience store, this is the one we go to. There are also several other choices on 17th Street in Costa Mesa.
Walgreens
1726 Superior AveIf you need a prescription filled or convenience store, this is the one we go to. There are also several other choices on 17th Street in Costa Mesa.
CVS
1020 Irvine AveTrader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StMother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach BlvdSprouts Farmers Market
9861 Adams AveShopping
Balboa Island is a must to visit. Walk around the main street and look through clothing shops, gift & jewelry stores, coffee places & restaurants, and great views of the bay. You can drive there via PCH to Bayside Drive or take the trolley, bike or drive to the ferry at the end of the Peninsula and ride across the bay to get there. Find one of the ice cream shops for a Balboa Bar, which is an ice cream bar dipped in chocolate and coated with sprinkles or nuts. Delicious! They also have chocolate dipped frozen bananas.
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Ferry de Balboa Island
Agate AvenueBalboa Island is a must to visit. Walk around the main street and look through clothing shops, gift & jewelry stores, coffee places & restaurants, and great views of the bay. You can drive there via PCH to Bayside Drive or take the trolley, bike or drive to the ferry at the end of the Peninsula and ride across the bay to get there. Find one of the ice cream shops for a Balboa Bar, which is an ice cream bar dipped in chocolate and coated with sprinkles or nuts. Delicious! They also have chocolate dipped frozen bananas.
Great shopping, restaurants, fountains, coffee places, theaters, and gathering places. There are 45 restaurants at this beautiful shopping center--everything from steakhouses to frozen yogurt. We like Great Maple, Cucina Enoteca, or Fig & Olive, but there are so many great places to choose from.
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrGreat shopping, restaurants, fountains, coffee places, theaters, and gathering places. There are 45 restaurants at this beautiful shopping center--everything from steakhouses to frozen yogurt. We like Great Maple, Cucina Enoteca, or Fig & Olive, but there are so many great places to choose from.
Shopping, movie theaters, restaurants. Right where the 5 and 405 freeways merge. About a 20 minute drive from Newport Beach
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Irvine Spectrum Center
Shopping, movie theaters, restaurants. Right where the 5 and 405 freeways merge. About a 20 minute drive from Newport Beach
Antique stores, beautiful park at the roundabout, great restaurants and shops. It is a fun day if you like to take a blast to the past. Chapman University is down the street.
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Old Towne
Antique stores, beautiful park at the roundabout, great restaurants and shops. It is a fun day if you like to take a blast to the past. Chapman University is down the street.
Old Town Tustin has a fun Farmer's Market and lots of shops, restaurants and antique stores to explore.
Old Town Tustin OCFB Certified Farmers' Market (Wed. Only)
474 El Camino RealOld Town Tustin has a fun Farmer's Market and lots of shops, restaurants and antique stores to explore.
SoCo is a unique and fun place right off the 405 freeway. There are wonderful shops, trendy restaurants, lot of home and garden stores, a great bakery, and a Farmer's Market on the weekend with food trucks.
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SoCo Collection
3303 Hyland AveSoCo is a unique and fun place right off the 405 freeway. There are wonderful shops, trendy restaurants, lot of home and garden stores, a great bakery, and a Farmer's Market on the weekend with food trucks.
The Spectrum has everything: restaurants, theaters, brewery, department stores, bakeries, coffee places, creameries, etc. It is a fun place to walk around, shop, and just hang out. We like to eat at Pieology there before or after a movie.
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Spectrum
SpectrumThe Spectrum has everything: restaurants, theaters, brewery, department stores, bakeries, coffee places, creameries, etc. It is a fun place to walk around, shop, and just hang out. We like to eat at Pieology there before or after a movie.
The District has lots of restaurants, a movie theater, and tons of shops.
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The District
The DistrictThe District has lots of restaurants, a movie theater, and tons of shops.