Guidebook for Newport Beach

Mark
Guidebook for Newport Beach

Food Scene

Vegan, and plenty of gluten free options.
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Cafe Gratitude Newport
1617 Westcliff Dr
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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.
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Sol Grill
2400 West Coast Hwy
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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.
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Back Bay Bistro
1131 Back Bay Dr
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Amazingly decadent brunch overlooking the water.
Fresh roasted coffee, great breakfasts, and live music/open mic entertainment.
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Alta Coffee
506 31st St
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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.
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Buddha's Favorite
634 Lido Park Dr
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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.
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Snooze an AM Eatery
3032 El Camino Real
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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.
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Pie Society Bar
353 E 17th St
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Intimate, chill lounge and craft cocktails.
Party with locals, great drinks and enjoy quality gastropub food.
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Wild Goose Tavern
436 E 17th St
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Party with locals, great drinks and enjoy quality gastropub food.
Open til 2am every day; Go party with the locals of all ages.
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Malarky's Irish Pub
3011 Newport Blvd
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Open til 2am every day; Go party with the locals of all ages.
Infamous locals dive bar with over 100 beers on tap.
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Goat Hill Tavern
1830 Newport Blvd
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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.
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Castaways Park
700 Dover Dr
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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.
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The Wedge
E Oceanfront
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When the waves are huge the crazy kids go boogie boarding and surfing here.

Shopping

Open 24 hours for all your essential needs.
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CVS
1020 Irvine Ave
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Open 24 hours for all your essential needs.
Best, most extensive selection of wine, beer and liquor in the entirety of Orange County.
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Hi-Time Wine Cellars
250 Ogle St
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Best, most extensive selection of wine, beer and liquor in the entirety of Orange County.
Countless shopping options.
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
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Countless shopping options.
Largest shopping mall with the most varied selection of shops in Orange County. It has plenty of amazing restaurants as well.
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
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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!
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Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol St
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The nearest Trader Joe's!
The closest Whole Foods!
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Whole Foods Market
2655 Pacific Coast Hwy
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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.