Some of our favorite restaurants in Newport Beach and the surrounding areas: - Nobu Lido Village (sushi) - Fable and Spirit (American with great cocktails) - Malibu Farm Lido (American cuisine, great for brunch) - Mama D's (Italian, not very upscale but good) - Sol Mexican Cocina (good more upscale Mexican) - True Food Kitchen Fashion Island (good salads and fresh dining) - Sushi Roku (Upscale sushi in Fashion Island) - Summer House Corona Del Mar (good fresh eating in CDM) - El Cholo Corona Del Mar (good Mexican) - Rose Bakery Cafe (great for breakfast, can get very busy on the weekends) - Five Crowns Side Door (more upscale dining, great meat and cheese boards with wine pairings) - Vaca Costa Mesa (upscale Spanish dining) - Din Tai Fung Costa Mesa (Taiwanese dining, known for their soup dumplings) - Broadway by Amar Santana in Laguna Beach (upscale modern dining) - The Deck in Laguna Beach (upscale seafood)
Visit Balboa Island. Go to Newport Beach Pier or Balboa Beach Pier for a beach day. Tours around the harbor in a Duffy boat. Whale watching tours in the evening with Newport Landing. Plenty of things to do to enjoy the warm weather.
City of the venue. Great small beach town with plenty of things to do. Easy to walk around if you end of staying in the city.
Great place to go on hikes and have scenic views of the California coast.
Another great place for hiking near the coast with great views.
Great place for outdoor shopping and dining.
The one and only Disneyland. Plan to set a whole day aside if you want to go here.