Guidebook for Newport Beach

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Guidebook for Newport Beach

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This very small botanical library and garden is open to the public 7 days a week. It has a delightful cafe that serves lunch daily, and a special afternoon tea the last wednesday of every month.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sherman Library & Gardens
2647 East Coast Hwy
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This very small botanical library and garden is open to the public 7 days a week. It has a delightful cafe that serves lunch daily, and a special afternoon tea the last wednesday of every month.
This tiny beach is breathtaking, not overcrowded, and THE beach that locals go to. The tidal pools are spectacular! Warning: steep (paved) walking path to get to/from beach.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Corona del Mar Beach
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This tiny beach is breathtaking, not overcrowded, and THE beach that locals go to. The tidal pools are spectacular! Warning: steep (paved) walking path to get to/from beach.
Surf City USA! Downtown HB (across the street from the beach) is a hive of shops, restaurants, and bars. Spend the day at the beach watching a surfing competition, or giving it a try yourself.
638 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huntington Beach
638 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surf City USA! Downtown HB (across the street from the beach) is a hive of shops, restaurants, and bars. Spend the day at the beach watching a surfing competition, or giving it a try yourself.
THE place to be on Saturday mornings in Corona del Mar, and an easy stroll from the cottage (uphill on the way home). Everything is super fresh, and the vendors are really nice.
Corona del Mar Farmers' Market
3201 CA-1
THE place to be on Saturday mornings in Corona del Mar, and an easy stroll from the cottage (uphill on the way home). Everything is super fresh, and the vendors are really nice.
This state park is GORGEOUS! Magnificent for walking aimlessly for hours if you like. The beach is pristine. Have a drink or meal at the Beachcomber, and your $15 parking fee will be waived.
218 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Crystal Cove
8471 North Coast Highway
218 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This state park is GORGEOUS! Magnificent for walking aimlessly for hours if you like. The beach is pristine. Have a drink or meal at the Beachcomber, and your $15 parking fee will be waived.

Food Scene

Fantastic gastropub with a brilliant selection of beers, wine and stiff cocktails. The menu changes all of the time and is delicious.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SideDoor
3801 East Coast Hwy
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic gastropub with a brilliant selection of beers, wine and stiff cocktails. The menu changes all of the time and is delicious.

Shopping

One of two shopping meccas locally.This outdoor "mall" is more like a european city. Norstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Macy's are the anchors. You can even buy a Tesla there--Great food too!
719 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
719 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of two shopping meccas locally.This outdoor "mall" is more like a european city. Norstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Macy's are the anchors. You can even buy a Tesla there--Great food too!
This is a legitimate destination shopping location--think Rodeo Drive, but indoors. Just about every major design house has a store here. Wonderful restaurants as well.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brookstone
3333 Bristol Street
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a legitimate destination shopping location--think Rodeo Drive, but indoors. Just about every major design house has a store here. Wonderful restaurants as well.

Arts & Culture

World famous art festival that runs from July-August every year. A must-do activity! If you are interested in seeing the Pageant of the Masters, get your tickets early. They sell out every night!
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
650 Laguna Canyon Rd
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World famous art festival that runs from July-August every year. A must-do activity! If you are interested in seeing the Pageant of the Masters, get your tickets early. They sell out every night!