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Newport Beach Pier
Fishing pier
Scenic pier popular for fishing & ocean views, convenient to beach & nearby shops & restaurants.
4.70 (16.5K reviews)
2
Fashion Island
Shopping mall
This outdoor shopping mall with water features has popular retailers, restaurants & a cinema.
4.60 (7.9K reviews)
3
Newport Landing Whale Watching
Whale watching tour agency
👍👍 What a magical day! So many bottlenose dolphins right by the boat! We even saw ‘Patches’ a white and black
Dolphin! We also saw a incredible gray whale and many sea lions! Larry the captain was great a Kayla was great too! Yummy bloody Mary’s and Kayla got some gorgeous pictures she sent to us!
4.70 (6.3K reviews)
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Balboa Pier
Fishing pier
Built in 1906, this pier offers a retro-themed diner & is popular for fishing & watching the sunset.
4.70 (4.6K reviews)
8
Inspiration Point
Scenic spot
Small observation point, popular at sunset, offering benches & a panoramic ocean view.
4.80 (3.3K reviews)
11
Crystal Cove Beach Cottages
Resort hotel
Old-fashioned cottages on a laid-back property with a retro-themed restaurant & beachfront cafe.
4.70 (2.6K reviews)
12
Rusty Pelican
Seafood restaurant
Seafood fine dining in a relaxed space, with views of Newport Harbor from an outdoor patio.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.6K reviews)
13
Crystal Cove Shake Shack
Hamburger restaurant
A '40s-style chain diner serving breakfast & American comfort fare, salads & shakes.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.5K reviews)
15
Balboa Pavilion
Beach pavillion
Built in 1906, this classic waterfront pavilion features a relaxed restaurant, boat rentals & more.
4.50 (2.3K reviews)
16
Balboa Bay Resort
Hotel
Contemporary quarters, some with bay views, plus a seafood restaurant, a spa & a hip gastropub.
4.60 (2.3K reviews)
17
Balboa Island Ferry
Ferry service
Tiny vintage boats for cars & walk-ons, with an 800-ft. crossing between Balboa Island & peninsula.
4.80 (2.1K reviews)
19
SOL Mexican Cocina
Mexican restaurant
Local chain with Baja-style eats such as shrimp tacos & chiles rellenos in an upmarket setting.
$$ $$
4.30 (2K reviews)
20
Benihana
Japanese restaurant
Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.
$$$ $
4.20 (2K reviews)