Attractions around Newport Beach
Explore 70 attractions, restaurants, shops around Newport Beach
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Balboa Island Ferry
510 Palm St,, Newport Beach, CA 92661-1042
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Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA 92660-3267
Known for its shoreline and seafood restaurants, Newport Beach is more than just sand and surf. This coastal city in South Orange County, California, is a vibrant playground of attractions and activities. Newport Beach also marks the first stop of many Hollywood tours, and you may recognize its surroundings from hit shows like 'The O.C.' and 'Arrested Development'. Hop on a whale-watching cruise to spot blue whales and bottlenose dolphins, catch some waves at the popular surfing spot The Wedge, or stroll down a picturesque boardwalk to Balboa Island, where you’ll find a variety of charming local businesses. – Tripadvisor
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Balboa Island
206 Marine Ave Unit 322, Newport Beach, CA 92662-7020
This charming man-made island has been around for over a century and is filled with cozy homes and mouth-watering eateries. Here, you can enjoy a scenic walk along the waterfront, explore the adjacent Collins Island, check out the small Balboa Island Museum, or rent a bike to explore the peaceful streets. When it's time for lunch, head over to Marine Avenue where you'll find family-owned taverns, Swiss bistros, and classic diners. Make sure to stop by the taffy store for some sweet treats, too. Visit during the holiday season to see homeowners decorate their homes in sparkling festive lights. If you're keen on dolphin and whale-watching, many boat tours depart from Balboa Island. – Tripadvisor
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Davey's Locker
400 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661-1396
Davey's Locker offers year round whale watching cruises multiple times daily and 2-2.5 hours in length and view giant blue whales, finback whales, humpback whales, gray whales, huge pods of common and bottlenose dolphin, and much more. 96% success rate speaks to how good the whale watching is off of Newport Beach. The whale watching was so good that a marine park was created to protect over 15 miles of coastal waters so that future generations will enjoy this amazing treasure. Davey's Locker has two ships built just for whale watching. special amenities and the most talented captains to ensure for amazing experience. Davey's Locker also provides deep sea fishing trips aboard one of our several sportfishing ships offering trips daily year round with 5 hour, 10 hour and longer fishing trip options. Ships have huge bait tanks, indoor seating and kitchen areas, outdoor sun decks/seating, crew members to assist throughout your trip and the best fishing captains in California.
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Newport Coastal Adventure Whale Watching
309 Palm St Suite A, Newport Beach, CA 92661-1203
The original Small Boat, Big Adventure Whale Watching tour in Newport Beach. Newport Coastal Adventure's fleet now offers two US Coast Guard inspected and certified Zodiac boats, 30 and 36 feet in length, to go farther and faster than any competitor. With the unique design of a Zodiac boat, we allow our passengers to experience the ocean and animals at their fingertips. Just lean over the side of the cushioned tube to be inches away from playful dolphins and whales! Being on a Zodiac boat in the ocean is an unforgettable experience, one that's earned us over 1,500 Five Star reviews across the internet.
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Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6928
As Orange County's premier coastal shopping experience, Fashion Island features exclusive specialty boutiques, world-class department stores and a diverse assortment of restaurants and cafes. Fashion Island offers a sophisticated yet relaxed, resort-like atmosphere that is distinctively Southern California, with pristine views of the Pacific Ocean. Owned by Irvine Company, Fashion Island is home to Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Bloomingdale's Home Store and Macy's - in addition to Orange County's only Neiman Marcus, Nespresso, Urban Decay, Nike Women's, SoulCycle, Trina Turk, Vince, Joie and Halston Heritage. Fashion Island also features acclaimed restaurants such as Sushi Roku, FIG & OLIVE, Red O by Rick Bayless, CUCINA enoteca, Lemonade, Hopdoddy Burger Bar and True Food Kitchen.
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Catalina Flyer
400 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661-1330
Enjoy “Speed – Service – Comfort” with the Catalina Flyer. Crossing time is only 90 minutes on the LARGEST catamaran to Catalina Island. This is one of the most easily accessible ports for residents of Orange County, Inland Empire and San Diego County to travel by boat from the mainland to Avalon. The Catalina Flyer is a three deck boat. The first deck is enclosed with plenty of seating and a snack bar. The second deck offers a full bar and additional indoor seating. The third deck is open air with seating in the California sunshine and offers stunning views. The Catalina Flyer departs from the Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach daily. Please check website for ferry times each day.
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Newport Fun Tours
2901 W Coast Hwy Suite 160, Newport Beach, CA 92663-4023
Newport Fun Tours is the premier Southern California destination for all of your land and sea activities, tours and adventures. With two convenient locations we carry all of the equipment you could possibly need to enjoy a fantastic day out in Newport Beach! Whether you are looking for an exciting sightseeing adventure around the Newport Peninsula or a tranquil cruise…
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Balboa Pier
50 Main Street, Newport Beach, CA 92661
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The Wedge
Newport Beach, CA 92661
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Sherman Library & Gardens
2647 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, CA 92625
Horticultural retreat that features a museum of living plants, walking paths, bubbling tile fountains and a library devoted to the study of the Pacific Southwest.
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Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Have Fun Tours
58 Groveside Drive, Newport Beach, CA
Daily VIP Sightseeing Experiences of a lifetime! Join us in small and intimate groups to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, LA Farmer's Market, Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach. We'll visit all the iconic hot spots you've been waiting to see! Visit the Temecula Wine Valley, widely recognized as the ‘jewel’ of southern California with its rolling vineyards, award-winning restaurants, and magical hot-air balloons dotting the skyline. See California's second largest city, San Diego, and explore the famous Hotel Del located on Coronado Island. Cruise along the beautiful California coastline and discover its magical Beach Cities. Or, board a boat and we'll take you on a Whale Watching cruise. We also provide tours to the Getty Villa, Getty Center or the Reagan Presidential Library. Private Custom Tours are also available for solo travelers, couples and families or larger groups.
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Corona Del Mar State Beach
near the intersection of Iris Street and Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, CA
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Newport Landing Whale Watching
309 Palm St Suite A, Newport Beach, CA 92661-1203
Newport Landing Whale Watching offers multiple whale watching cruise times daily year round. The winter and spring months has the annual gray whale migration with over 20,000 gray whales migrating along the Newport Beach coastline. During the gray whale migration it is not uncommon to view 5 or more gray whales on a single whale watching cruise making for excellent viewing opportunities. Other varieties of whales including finback whales, humpback whales, and minke whales are also viewed during these months along with several species of dolphin. The summer and fall months has the largest of all whales, the giant blue whale migrating into the waters off Newport Beach. Along with viewing these giants view the second largest whale in the world, the finback whale which is often seen feeding in the same areas as the blue whales. Other whales encountered include humpback whales known for their amazing acrobatics a real favorite with whale watchers.