Guidebook for Newport Beach
Family favorite
There's something for everyone with this large menu.
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Within walking distance. The food is great with outdoor seating and a fire pit. They also have a busy bar area. Great for a date night or a business dinner. Not really for kids.
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26 locals recommend
Gulfstream
850 Avocado AvenueWithin walking distance. The food is great with outdoor seating and a fire pit. They also have a busy bar area. Great for a date night or a business dinner. Not really for kids.
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Best Mediterranean food around. Ideal for casual dinners, family atmosphere. Take out! $$
15 locals recommend
Panini Kabob Grill - Corona Del Mar
2333 East Coast HwyBest Mediterranean food around. Ideal for casual dinners, family atmosphere. Take out! $$
The neighborhood kid restaurant. Great for families. If you get a red gumball they'll give you a free root beer float. Kids love it. $$
62 locals recommend
Ruby's Diner
1 Balboa PierThe neighborhood kid restaurant. Great for families. If you get a red gumball they'll give you a free root beer float. Kids love it. $$
Our local Mexican restaurant. Not fancy, but the food and atmosphere is great. Always busy and families welcome. $$$
16 locals recommend
Avila's El Ranchito - Corona Del Mar
2515 East Coast HwyOur local Mexican restaurant. Not fancy, but the food and atmosphere is great. Always busy and families welcome. $$$
Part of Fashion Island. Upscale Italian restaurant. They let the kids make their own pizza.
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50 locals recommend
CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach
951 Newport Center DrPart of Fashion Island. Upscale Italian restaurant. They let the kids make their own pizza.
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The Cheesecake Factory
321 W Katella AveLarge menu, come as you are, kids welcome. $$
Designer Consignment shops
Upscale second hand clothing stores on PCH in Corona del Mar.
Iconic outdoor shopping mall with great choices of restaurants: Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, California Pizza Kitchen, Le Pain Quotidien. There are 2 high end movie theaters. Macys, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and more.
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrIconic outdoor shopping mall with great choices of restaurants: Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, California Pizza Kitchen, Le Pain Quotidien. There are 2 high end movie theaters. Macys, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and more.
Crystal Cove State Park
Just a few minutes south of here is one of the last undeveloped coastal places in California. Beautiful walking and hiking. Stop of at the Beachcomber Cafe for lunch right on the sand. Rubys shake shack on PCH has the best view in town. No Shorts, No shoes, No problem.
Famous for it's surf and scenic boardwalks. There's many shops that promote sight seeing activities as well as boat rentals, whale watching, bike rentals, parasailing, and more. Lots of restaurants and coffee shops.
580 locals recommend
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrFamous for it's surf and scenic boardwalks. There's many shops that promote sight seeing activities as well as boat rentals, whale watching, bike rentals, parasailing, and more. Lots of restaurants and coffee shops.
Great little Island for beautiful sights of the harbor, boats, Ocean side restaurants. Lot's of people walk the circumference for the best views it's just 2 miles all the way around. Coffee shops, souvenirs, and great deals on clothing.
313 locals recommend
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueGreat little Island for beautiful sights of the harbor, boats, Ocean side restaurants. Lot's of people walk the circumference for the best views it's just 2 miles all the way around. Coffee shops, souvenirs, and great deals on clothing.
Crystal Cove State Park Moro Campground
8471 N Coast HwyDrinks & Nightlife
And restaurant! The locals love this place. It has live music nightly and is one of the very few places in town that are open til late. $$$
41 locals recommend
The Quiet Woman
3224 CA-1And restaurant! The locals love this place. It has live music nightly and is one of the very few places in town that are open til late. $$$
This is connected to the 5 Crowns restaurant. It's a young hip crowd where locals go. The food leans towards a UK menu but offers many choices including wonderful cheese and charcuterie. They offer parking adjacent. $$$
19 locals recommend
SideDoor
3801 East Coast HwyThis is connected to the 5 Crowns restaurant. It's a young hip crowd where locals go. The food leans towards a UK menu but offers many choices including wonderful cheese and charcuterie. They offer parking adjacent. $$$
Upscale restaurant with a large bar area. It's pricey but you can't beat the ambiance. A place to be seen. $$$$
23 locals recommend
FIG & OLIVE
151 Newport Center DrUpscale restaurant with a large bar area. It's pricey but you can't beat the ambiance. A place to be seen. $$$$
Often live Island style music. Good for families. Within walking distance. American, Hawaiian fusion. $$$
13 locals recommend
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
854 Avocado AvenueOften live Island style music. Good for families. Within walking distance. American, Hawaiian fusion. $$$
Parks & Nature
The worlds most beautiful beach is just a walk away. This is a great family beach with on-site bathrooms and a take out cafe. Breathtaking views. They also have fire pits for great sunsets.
59 locals recommend
Corona Del Mar State Beach Park
The worlds most beautiful beach is just a walk away. This is a great family beach with on-site bathrooms and a take out cafe. Breathtaking views. They also have fire pits for great sunsets.
El Moro Canyon Trail
El Moro Canyon TrailFor the serious hiker or mountain biker.