Things To Do
OUR FAVORITES
Coffee: La La Land Casual lunch: Bear Flag Fish Drinks: Topside Roof Deck Date night: The Cannery Brunch: Malibu Farm Activity: Duffy Boat (Explore more below)
Balboa Peninsula Beach, Pier & Boardwalk
Wide sandy beach, volleyball courts, and great people-watching. Perfect for a stroll, bike ride, or sunset photos.
Rent a Duffy Boat
Cruise the harbor with friends. Bring snacks and drinks for the ride. There are 8-person or 12-person duffys available. We recommend booking in advance!
Balboa Island Ferry
A charming, quick ride across the harbor. Bring cash for the ferry fare! Explore Balboa Island's charming boutiques and sweet treats (try the frozen bananas!), or leisurely walk the island's scenic perimeter.
Whale Watching Tours
Newport is one of California's best whale-spotting areas year-round.
Fashion Island
Upscale outdoor shopping, dining and ocean views.
EAT & DRINK
Coffee / Breakfast: La La Land ($$) Alta Coffee and Restaurant ($$) Malibu Farm Cafe ($$) Herst Coffee Roasters ($$) C'est Si Bon Bakery ($) Lunch: Bear Flag Fish ($$) Dory Deli ($$) Sessions West Coast Deli ($$) Zinqué ($$) Lido Bottle Works ($$) Skal Pizza ($$) Dinner: The Cannery ($$$) Shorebird Newport Beach ($$) Palmilla Cocina y Tequila ($$$) Buddha's Favorite ($$) Mama D's Italian Kitchen ($$) Lido Bottle Works ($$) Skal Pizza ($$) Brunch: Woody's Wharf Restaurant ($$) Shorebird Newport Beach ($$) Malibu Farm ($$) Lido Bottle Works ($$) The Lighthouse Cafe ($$) Drinks: Topside Roof Deck ($$$) The Cannery ($$$) Mutt Lynch's ($$) Palmilla Cocina y Tequila ($$$) Stag Bar + Kitchen ($$) The Whaler ($$)