Guidebook for Newport Beach shopping, dining & coastal excursions
Shopping
Fashion Island is a quick drive down PCH and has all the major big box retailers like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales should you need to stock up on apparel, beach gear, or gifts.
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrFashion Island is a quick drive down PCH and has all the major big box retailers like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales should you need to stock up on apparel, beach gear, or gifts.
Hi-end boutiques and unique dining options with views of the bay!
54 locals recommend
Lido Marina Village
3434 Via LidoHi-end boutiques and unique dining options with views of the bay!
Fashion forward boutique selling women’s accessories and apparel at a very decent price.
No Rest For Bridget Newport Beach
3121 Newport BlvdFashion forward boutique selling women’s accessories and apparel at a very decent price.
This boutique offers comfy and casual attire that will refresh any vacation mode wardrobe.
Faherty Brand
3416 Via OportoThis boutique offers comfy and casual attire that will refresh any vacation mode wardrobe.
Cute boutique with local flavor and unique items. Beach gear and rentals available here too.
15th St Surf + Supply
103 15th StCute boutique with local flavor and unique items. Beach gear and rentals available here too.
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierA great area for playing in the water and avid beach goers.
West Marine
3433 Via LidoBoat supply shop with all the essentials.
Forgot your favorite moisturizer or lip gloss? No problem, this place has you covered. 💄
Cos Bar Newport Beach
3422 Via LidoForgot your favorite moisturizer or lip gloss? No problem, this place has you covered. 💄
This a quaint and nicely curated book store. They have a nice selection of children’s books too.
Lido Village Books
3424 Via OportoThis a quaint and nicely curated book store. They have a nice selection of children’s books too.
Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast HwyShopping & dining with views of Huntington Beach
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StFood Scene
Nobu is an upscale dining experience offering sushi and cocktails with a view of the bay.
31 locals recommend
Nobu Newport Beach
3450 Via OportoNobu is an upscale dining experience offering sushi and cocktails with a view of the bay.
They have a great happy hour in the upstairs bar area from 3:30-7 pm everyday!
82 locals recommend
Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
3010 Lafayette AveThey have a great happy hour in the upstairs bar area from 3:30-7 pm everyday!
Zinqué
3446 Via OportoAwesome views and delightful cuisine!
Lido Bottle Works
3408 Via OportoGreat wine and appetizers!
This is a local fave for breakfast & lunch items with an ocean view if you choose to sit on the patio.
20 locals recommend
Dory Deli
2108 W OceanfrontThis is a local fave for breakfast & lunch items with an ocean view if you choose to sit on the patio.
Beautiful restaurant, worth the splurge if you are celebrating a special event.
16 locals recommend
The Dock
2816 Lafayette AveBeautiful restaurant, worth the splurge if you are celebrating a special event.
Wonderful selection of authentic Thai specialties. They deliver free of charge to the Spanish Cottage!
21 locals recommend
Mint Leaf Thai Cuisine
712 E Balboa BlvdWonderful selection of authentic Thai specialties. They deliver free of charge to the Spanish Cottage!
Great Mex Grill
703 E Balboa BlvdBest place for quick Mexican food in the fun zone area.
Bear Flag has the best fish tacos, poke, ceviche and clam chowder. Make sure to grab a table before ordering so you can ensure to get a seat. This place gets busy in the evenings and on the weekends!
78 locals recommend
Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via LidoBear Flag has the best fish tacos, poke, ceviche and clam chowder. Make sure to grab a table before ordering so you can ensure to get a seat. This place gets busy in the evenings and on the weekends!
This place has excellent sushi and offers seating with a view of the boats.
23 locals recommend
Buddha's Favorite
634 Lido Park DrThis place has excellent sushi and offers seating with a view of the boats.
Great spot for brunch or dinner. They have a make your own Bloody mary bar on the weekends during brunch.
36 locals recommend
Bluewater Grill
630 Lido Park DrGreat spot for brunch or dinner. They have a make your own Bloody mary bar on the weekends during brunch.
This Juice bar has delicious smoothies and juices when in need of a detox or an energy boost.
Porrovita
3000 Newport BlvdThis Juice bar has delicious smoothies and juices when in need of a detox or an energy boost.
Great place to have a dinner date on the boardwalk.
30 locals recommend
Fly N Fish Oyster Bar and Grill
2304 W OceanfrontGreat place to have a dinner date on the boardwalk.
Roger’s Gardens is Newport’s finest garden boutique. The adjacent Farmhouse restaurant is a wonderful setting for a brunch or relaxing dinner.
10 locals recommend
Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills RdRoger’s Gardens is Newport’s finest garden boutique. The adjacent Farmhouse restaurant is a wonderful setting for a brunch or relaxing dinner.
This local spot has great live music playing on the weekends. Check their website for details.
17 locals recommend
Boathouse Collective
1640 Pomona AveThis local spot has great live music playing on the weekends. Check their website for details.
Delicious pizza spot and perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
29 locals recommend
Gina's Pizza
3142 W Balboa BlvdDelicious pizza spot and perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
San Shi Go Sushi & Asian
205 Main StExcellent sushi and fun atmosphere.
Avila's El Ranchito - Newport Beach
2800 Newport BlvdMexican cuisine with a great weekend brunch!
Best donuts - hands down! Get here early because the line can get long on the weekends.
60 locals recommend
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StBest donuts - hands down! Get here early because the line can get long on the weekends.
True Food Kitchen
451 Newport Center DrCucina Alessá
520 Main StLouie's by the Bay - Pasta & Carne
2801 West Coast HwyEssentials
This grocery store has everything you will need to whip up a quick meal. They also have a nice selection of wines and fresh fish including wild caught salmon and shrimp.
100 locals recommend
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa BlvdThis grocery store has everything you will need to whip up a quick meal. They also have a nice selection of wines and fresh fish including wild caught salmon and shrimp.
This is my favorite nail salon. They have a pretty awesome mani/pedi and will even offer to massage your shoulders as an extra spa perk. 💅🏻
Newport Nails
3117 Newport BlvdThis is my favorite nail salon. They have a pretty awesome mani/pedi and will even offer to massage your shoulders as an extra spa perk. 💅🏻
Entertainment & Activities
Lido Theatre
3459 Via LidoLocal movie theatre within walking distance to restaurants.
Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay AveWorth a visit! Excellent for families with young kids.
Catch a ride on the Catalina Flyer for a day trip to nearby Catalina Island.
42 locals recommend
Catalina Flyer
400 Main StCatch a ride on the Catalina Flyer for a day trip to nearby Catalina Island.
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayDrinks & Nightlife
Nice place for a drink with a view of the water. They also have a wonderful selection of fine wines, seafood and steaks.
24 locals recommend
21 Oceanfront
2100 W OceanfrontNice place for a drink with a view of the water. They also have a wonderful selection of fine wines, seafood and steaks.
Stag Bar + Kitchen
121 Mc Fadden PlFilling appetizers and comfort food.
Fun spot if you are looking for an evening of dinner and dancing too.
24 locals recommend
Blue Beet, The
107 21st PlFun spot if you are looking for an evening of dinner and dancing too.
Boathouse Collective
1640 Pomona AveSightseeing
If you are an early riser, this is worth a visit to get the 1st catch of the day!
12 locals recommend
Dory Fishing Fleet and Market
2111 W OceanfrontIf you are an early riser, this is worth a visit to get the 1st catch of the day!
Beautiful beach city a short drive from the cottage. Great day trip!
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
Beautiful beach city a short drive from the cottage. Great day trip!
Historic restaurant right on the water. The short bus ride from the parking lot off PCH is so charming and a great experience for first time visitors. Be sure to make a reservation.
80 locals recommend
Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal CoveHistoric restaurant right on the water. The short bus ride from the parking lot off PCH is so charming and a great experience for first time visitors. Be sure to make a reservation.
Wonderful aquarium! Great for families & marine life lovers.
7 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayWonderful aquarium! Great for families & marine life lovers.
Parks & Nature
The kids will love this park! It’s a very popular place to visit in summer. Great views of the bay.
15 locals recommend
Marina Park Community Center
1600 W Balboa BlvdThe kids will love this park! It’s a very popular place to visit in summer. Great views of the bay.
The Wedge
E OceanfrontAwesome place to observe the surf and take photos.
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayBeautiful beach with a great hiking trail.
Disneyland Park
It’s the Happiest place on earth!