Guidebook for Newport Beach
Food Scene
Billy's at the Beach
2751 West Coast Hwy$5 Mai Tai happy hour, Monday through Thursday, 4pm - 7pm
Rusty Pelican
2735 West Coast HwyGet the garlic bread. Also good for Sunday Brunch.
Try the Vampiro taco if you like spicy. My favorite taco ever!
18 locals recommend
SOL Mexican Cocina | Newport Beach
251 Pacific Coast HwyTry the Vampiro taco if you like spicy. My favorite taco ever!
Starbucks
3465 Via LidoClosest Starbucks to the boat; walking distance.
Directly across PCH from the boat. Market open during the day with sandwiches and coffee. Restaurant opens nightly at 5pm. Great cocktails!
28 locals recommend
A Restaurant
3334 West Coast HwyDirectly across PCH from the boat. Market open during the day with sandwiches and coffee. Restaurant opens nightly at 5pm. Great cocktails!
Sessions West Coast Deli
2823 Newport BlvdTotally wonderful sandwiches.
Zen Sushi
2900 Newport BoulevardHappy hour EVERYDAY, 3pm to 6pm!
Alta Coffee
506 31st StCool local coffee shop.
Mint Leaf Thai Cuisine
712 E Balboa BlvdShort drive for great Thai food!
Dough Boy's Donuts & Bakery
4535 West Coast HwyDonuts and coffee. Open 24hours.
Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
3010 Lafayette AveNice dinner, cool upstairs bar.
Fun Italian restaurant in a cool, a little off-the-normal-path location...but still within walking distance.
14 locals recommend
Sabatino's Sausage Company
251 Shipyard WayFun Italian restaurant in a cool, a little off-the-normal-path location...but still within walking distance.
I've actually never eaten here, but we've seen it from the boat when we're out cruising the harbor and it looks cool!
16 locals recommend
The Dock
2816 Lafayette AveI've actually never eaten here, but we've seen it from the boat when we're out cruising the harbor and it looks cool!
Sightseeing
Jetty and waves combine to create huge shorebreak under the right conditions. Really quite a site when it's big.
106 locals recommend
The Wedge
E OceanfrontJetty and waves combine to create huge shorebreak under the right conditions. Really quite a site when it's big.
There are actually two piers on the Newport Peninsula. Rent some bikes by the Newport Pier and ride the beachside boardwalk down to the Balboa Pier.
82 locals recommend
Balboa Pier
Balboa PierThere are actually two piers on the Newport Peninsula. Rent some bikes by the Newport Pier and ride the beachside boardwalk down to the Balboa Pier.
The central 'downtown' area of the Newport Peninsula. The pier is surrounded by bars and restaurants.
29 locals recommend
Newport Pier
Newport PierThe central 'downtown' area of the Newport Peninsula. The pier is surrounded by bars and restaurants.
Essentials
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa BlvdClosest grocery store to the boat; walking distance.
Everything Else
Day trips to Catalina island leave from Newport Harbor. The Flyer is fast too!
42 locals recommend
Catalina Flyer
400 Main StDay trips to Catalina island leave from Newport Harbor. The Flyer is fast too!
Alpine Cleaners and Laundromat
253 E 17th StClose coin laundry
Drinks & Nightlife
Crow Burger Kitchen
3107 Newport BlvdOutstanding burgers, craft beers.
Sunday night prime rib special, $13.95. Monday night, new your strip, $11.95!
24 locals recommend
Blue Beet, The
107 21st PlSunday night prime rib special, $13.95. Monday night, new your strip, $11.95!
Mutt Lynch's
2300 W OceanfrontOrder the big one.