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Things To Do In Newport Beach, CA 🌴⛱️🌞
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items My local guide to the best things to do in Newport Beach, California. From my favorite Newport Beach restaurants and happy hours to shopping, beaches, waterfront spots, and things to do, these are the places I actually recommend to friends when they’...
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Happy Hour🍸🍟
Shopping🛍️✨
Dinner 🍽️
Activities⚓️
Happy Hour🍸🍟
My go-to Newport happy hour spots for good drinks, good food, and a fun atmosphere. Perfect for after work, meeting friends, or starting a night out.
Such a good Newport happy hour spot. Waterfront views, fun drinks, and always an easy pick when you want somewhere cute but not too serious. One of those places I’d send a friend to for post-work drinks or to kick off a night in Newport
The Cannery
Such a good happy hour pick when you want something a little nicer with an ocean view. Perfect for drinks, a few bites, and catching sunset before heading out. Definitely one of those classic Newport spots that feels a little more special without bei...
21 Oceanfront
Such an easy go-to in Lido when you want good food, wine, and a cute atmosphere without it feeling too formal. Great for a casual happy hour, girls’ night, or grabbing a drink before walking around the village.
Zinqué
Shopping🛍️✨
My favorite spots to shop around Newport, from outdoor shopping centers to easy places to wander, grab a coffee, and make an afternoon out of it.
My favorite place to shop in Newport. A cute waterfront mix of fashion, beauty, home, and specialty stores, plus plenty of places to grab coffee or food in between. Perfect for walking around and making an afternoon out of it.
Lido Marina Village
The main shopping spot in Newport. A great mix of designer stores, everyday favorites, restaurants, and ocean views. Easy to spend a few hours here shopping, grabbing lunch, and walking around.
Fashion Island
A smaller, more relaxed shopping stop with boutiques, restaurants, and great coastal views. Right across the street from the ocean and Crystal Cove State Park, so it’s easy to shop, grab a bite, and head to the beach after.
Crystal Cove Shopping Center
Dinner 🍽️
My favorite Newport dinner spots, from casual waterfront meals to nicer nights out. Good food, great atmosphere, and places I’d actually recommend to friends.
One of my favorite nicer dinner spots in Newport. The Rosé Spritz, burger, and chocolate chip cookies are seriously so good. Beautiful space, great for date night or when you want dinner to feel a little more special.
RH Ocean Grill At Restoration Hardware
So, so, so good. One of my absolute favorite restaurants in Newport and a spot I recommend all the time. Great food, great atmosphere, and one of those places I’m always excited to go back to.
Molo
Such a fun spot right on the water. The chicken sandwich is seriously one of the best I’ve ever had, and the atmosphere makes it such an easy pick for a casual dinner by the beach.
Fly N Fish Oyster Bar & Grill
Such a fun Newport spot with a cute, lively vibe right on the water. Great for a casual dinner, drinks with friends, or when you want somewhere that feels very Newport.
Malibu Farm
Just good everything. Great food, great drinks, and a really nice atmosphere. One of those spots where you can’t really go wrong with what you order.
Fable & Spirit
Right across the street from the ocean with such a cool interior and atmosphere. A great dinner spot when you want somewhere that feels a little elevated but still very coastal.
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Activities⚓️
Fun things to do around Newport when you want more than just food and shopping. Think boat days, beach activities, scenic spots, and easy plans for when friends are visiting or you just want to do something fun.
Such a fun thing to do in Newport and honestly good year-round. Grab some snacks and drinks, cruise around the harbor, and make a little day out of it. So cute for a girls’ day, date, or when friends are visiting.
Pink Electric Boat Rental
One of my favorite easy Newport days. You can walk around the whole island in about an hour, shop along Marine Ave, grab coffee or breakfast, lunch, or dinner, watch the sunset, and take the ferry over to the peninsula. Super easy to spend a few hour...
Balboa Island
Such a good spot for a chill beach day, especially if you don’t want to deal with waves. The water is super calm, there’s a waterpark for the kids for an extra fee, and they sometimes have live music and events. There are also firepits, so it’s easy ...
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina Water Park
Such a pretty little hidden gem in Corona del Mar. Easy to walk around, lots of beautiful gardens and flowers, and just a really peaceful spot when you want something slower and low-key. Cute for a morning walk, date, or bringing someone visiting New...
Sherman Library & Gardens