Guidebook for Newport Beach

Mark
Guidebook for Newport Beach

Food Scene

Vegan, and plenty of gluten free options.
7 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude Newport
1617 Westcliff Dr
7 locals recommend
Vegan, and plenty of gluten free options.
The best intimate, romantic restaurant serving Mediterranean-influenced California bistro cuisine at the Newport pier. Amazing sunsets during dinner. Live music most nights. Superb weekend brunch menu also.
7 locals recommend
Sol Grill
2400 West Coast Hwy
7 locals recommend
The best intimate, romantic restaurant serving Mediterranean-influenced California bistro cuisine at the Newport pier. Amazing sunsets during dinner. Live music most nights. Superb weekend brunch menu also.
Amazingly decadent brunch overlooking the water.
7 locals recommend
Back Bay Bistro
1131 Back Bay Dr
7 locals recommend
Amazingly decadent brunch overlooking the water.
Fresh roasted coffee, great breakfasts, and live music/open mic entertainment.
79 locals recommend
Alta Coffee
506 31st St
79 locals recommend
Fresh roasted coffee, great breakfasts, and live music/open mic entertainment.
Best sushi chefs in Newport and only $6-$7 rideshare from home. Monday night is the best night. Please tell them that Mark sent you (and bring some shochu to share) and they will take great care of you.
23 locals recommend
Buddha's Favorite
634 Lido Park Dr
23 locals recommend
Best sushi chefs in Newport and only $6-$7 rideshare from home. Monday night is the best night. Please tell them that Mark sent you (and bring some shochu to share) and they will take great care of you.
The best brunch spot in the entirety of Orange County. It is worth the drive for the mimosas, breakfast burritos, variety of Eggs Benedict, and pineapple upside-down pancakes.
21 locals recommend
Snooze an AM Eatery
3032 El Camino Real
21 locals recommend
The best brunch spot in the entirety of Orange County. It is worth the drive for the mimosas, breakfast burritos, variety of Eggs Benedict, and pineapple upside-down pancakes.
Very romantic dining experience. Authentic, upscale Italian food in an intimate setting. Dining area has about 14 tables. Service is impeccable. Balboa Island itself is perfect for walking around and taking in the views and lights of Newport harbor.
Mr G's Bistro at Newport Peninsula
2406 Newport Boulevard
Very romantic dining experience. Authentic, upscale Italian food in an intimate setting. Dining area has about 14 tables. Service is impeccable. Balboa Island itself is perfect for walking around and taking in the views and lights of Newport harbor.

Drinks & Nightlife

Intimate, chill lounge and craft cocktails.
20 locals recommend
Pie Society Bar
353 E 17th St
20 locals recommend
Intimate, chill lounge and craft cocktails.
Party with locals, great drinks and enjoy quality gastropub food.
34 locals recommend
Wild Goose Tavern
436 E 17th St
34 locals recommend
Party with locals, great drinks and enjoy quality gastropub food.
Open til 2am every day; Go party with the locals of all ages.
29 locals recommend
Malarky's Irish Pub
3011 Newport Blvd
29 locals recommend
Open til 2am every day; Go party with the locals of all ages.
Infamous locals dive bar with over 100 beers on tap.
29 locals recommend
Goat Hill Tavern
1830 Newport Blvd
29 locals recommend
Infamous locals dive bar with over 100 beers on tap.
Unpretentious dive bar. Interestingly, INXS shot the music video for "Devil Inside" here.
Balboa Saloon
700 E Bay Ave
Unpretentious dive bar. Interestingly, INXS shot the music video for "Devil Inside" here.

Sightseeing

Beautiful park to hike around overlooking the Back Bay.
7 locals recommend
Castaways Park
700 Dover Dr
7 locals recommend
Beautiful park to hike around overlooking the Back Bay.

Parks & Nature

Hidden gem of botanic garden with hiking trails.
Environmental Nature Center
1601 E 16th St
Hidden gem of botanic garden with hiking trails.
When the waves are huge the crazy kids go boogie boarding and surfing here.
106 locals recommend
The Wedge
E Oceanfront
106 locals recommend
When the waves are huge the crazy kids go boogie boarding and surfing here.

Shopping

Open 24 hours for all your essential needs.
24 locals recommend
CVS
1020 Irvine Ave
24 locals recommend
Open 24 hours for all your essential needs.
Best, most extensive selection of wine, beer and liquor in the entirety of Orange County.
12 locals recommend
Hi-Time Wine Cellars
250 Ogle St
12 locals recommend
Best, most extensive selection of wine, beer and liquor in the entirety of Orange County.
Countless shopping options.
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
719 locals recommend
Countless shopping options.
Largest shopping mall with the most varied selection of shops in Orange County. It has plenty of amazing restaurants as well.
790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
790 locals recommend
Largest shopping mall with the most varied selection of shops in Orange County. It has plenty of amazing restaurants as well.

Essentials

The nearest Trader Joe's!
175 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol St
175 locals recommend
The nearest Trader Joe's!
The closest Whole Foods!
137 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2655 Pacific Coast Hwy
137 locals recommend
The closest Whole Foods!
Fluff and fold done the same day.
Alpine Cleaners and Laundromat
253 E 17th St
Fluff and fold done the same day.