A few of our favorite things around the area... if you’re looking for suggestions, just ask!
Drybar - Newport Beach at Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (949) 942-1001
BOOK EARLY!! They do book up! There are 2 other locations 1 in Newport (5 min from peninsula) and 1 in Huntington Beach (15 min from peninsula).
Social Dry Bar - San Clemente Area
32411 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, (949) 481-0830
Dry bar near San Clemente
Holly and Hudson - Nail salon
1280 Bison Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (949) 759-8686
My go to nail salon - make sure you select the Newport Beach Location on Bison Ave
Gray Matter Museum of Art
2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA 92673
Our venue is open to the public during the week if you want to stop by and see art installations
Duffy Electric Boat Rentals
2001 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Capt Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629, 949-415-5954
October you can see Blue Whales, Finback Whales and Minke Whales.
The Wedge
CA 92661
The Wedge Newport Beach is a hot spot for powerful and awesome surf. An area known for its shore-breaking waves, the Wedge is more a place to admire than to engage. Either way, this spot with the biggest swell in Southern California is a must see when you visit Newport Beach.
Laguna Beach Tide Pools
Laguna Beach, CA
Multiple locations around Laguna, listed on website.
Suggestion: check low tide time at: https://www.tideschart.com/United-States/California/Orange-County/Laguna-Beach/
Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Top of the World Hike
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Killer leg day... but worth the views!
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive, San Diego, CA 92037
Hang glider port, really nice drive down the coast and fun to watch the gliders go out! Or go for a ride!
Outlets at San Clemente
101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672