Newport Beach, California is a coastal fantasyland and is the ultimate seaside escape where leisure and style come together. Visitors come to Newport Beach to bask in the sun, sail the sea and discover the unique charm of our nautical destination. With ten distinct neighborhoods, over 450 restaurants and premiere shopping, there is a journey to be found whether it be romantic, thrill-seeking, laid-back, luxurious or somewhere in-between. Let our site be your personal guide to planning your next perfect getaway.
With nonstop flights to more than 20 U.S. cities—plus Canada and Mexico—John Wayne Airport and its surrounding neighborhood is the gateway to Newport Beach. Luxe hotels and fine dining add to the area’s allure, all just 10 minutes from Newport’s sandy shores.
MORE →The Newport Coast and Crystal Cove region has it all—from world-class restaurants and the luxurious Resort at Pelican Hill to a championship golf course and a breathtaking stretch of shoreline.
MORE →Find retail therapy and luxury accommodations in the Newport Center area. The open-air Fashion Island highlights top stores and restaurants, and nearby VEA Newport Beach and Pendry Newport Beach invite guests to stay awhile. Up your cultural experience at the adjacent Newport Beach Public Library.
MORE →The good life awaits on Mariner’s Mile, where you’ll find luxury yachts, high- end cars, Duffy boat rentals, sailing lessons, gondola rides, chic boutiques, waterfront dining and a Forbes Four-Star resort. The retail and dining continue at nearby Westcliff, offering 1,000 acres of outdoor recreation.
MORE →With a 2.6-mile boardwalk and rows of homes that range from quaint to jaw-dropping, Balboa Island charms with its waterfront locale, chocolate-dipped frozen bananas and myriad dining options.
MORE →Your California dream begins at the Balboa Peninsula, a 3-mile stretch between Newport Harbor and the rolling Pacific. Hang 10 at The Wedge, grab a drink at a beachfront bar, cruise around Balboa Village or reel in a fish off the Balboa Pier.
MORE →Make memories with the whole family at Balboa Village, where the Balboa Fun Zone features a Ferris wheel and arcade alongside water sports and bike and boat rentals. Indulge in a frozen banana, go whale watching or cruise the area on two wheels.
MORE →Tucked along Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del Mar offers vibrant restaurants and boutiques, plus beautiful beaches. Known as CdM to locals, the area shines with tide pools at Corona del Mar State Beach, streets named for various flowers and the blooming Sherman Library & Gardens.
MORE →Lido Marina Village and Cannery Village uniquely allow visitors to pull their boats up to the shoreline for dockside dining. Don’t forget to shop until you drop at Lido Marina Village’s high-end boutiques, pre- or post-meal.
MORE →Upper Newport Bay, known to locals as Back Bay, is home to the scenic Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. Explore the local waterways or bike along the waterfront paths featuring gorgeous views and various bird species.
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