Guidebook for Newport Beach shopping, dining & coastal excursions

Brian & Jill
Brian & Jill
Guidebook for Newport Beach shopping, dining & coastal excursions

Shopping

Fashion Island is a quick drive down PCH and has all the major big box retailers like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales should you need to stock up on apparel, beach gear, or gifts.
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
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Fashion Island is a quick drive down PCH and has all the major big box retailers like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales should you need to stock up on apparel, beach gear, or gifts.
Hi-end boutiques and unique dining options with views of the bay!
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Lido Marina Village
3434 Via Lido
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Hi-end boutiques and unique dining options with views of the bay!
Fashion forward boutique selling women’s accessories and apparel at a very decent price.
No Rest For Bridget Newport Beach
3121 Newport Blvd
Fashion forward boutique selling women’s accessories and apparel at a very decent price.
This boutique offers comfy and casual attire that will refresh any vacation mode wardrobe.
Faherty Brand
3416 Via Oporto
This boutique offers comfy and casual attire that will refresh any vacation mode wardrobe.
Cute boutique with local flavor and unique items. Beach gear and rentals available here too.
15th St Surf + Supply
103 15th St
Cute boutique with local flavor and unique items. Beach gear and rentals available here too.
A great area for playing in the water and avid beach goers.
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Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport Pier
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A great area for playing in the water and avid beach goers.
Boat supply shop with all the essentials.
West Marine
3433 Via Lido
Boat supply shop with all the essentials.
Forgot your favorite moisturizer or lip gloss? No problem, this place has you covered. 💄
Cos Bar Newport Beach
3422 Via Lido
Forgot your favorite moisturizer or lip gloss? No problem, this place has you covered. 💄
This a quaint and nicely curated book store. They have a nice selection of children’s books too.
Lido Village Books
3424 Via Oporto
This a quaint and nicely curated book store. They have a nice selection of children’s books too.
Shopping & dining with views of Huntington Beach
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Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Shopping & dining with views of Huntington Beach
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
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Food Scene

Nobu is an upscale dining experience offering sushi and cocktails with a view of the bay.
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Nobu Newport Beach
3450 Via Oporto
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Nobu is an upscale dining experience offering sushi and cocktails with a view of the bay.
They have a great happy hour in the upstairs bar area from 3:30-7 pm everyday!
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Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
3010 Lafayette Ave
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They have a great happy hour in the upstairs bar area from 3:30-7 pm everyday!
Awesome views and delightful cuisine!
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Zinqué
3446 Via Oporto
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Awesome views and delightful cuisine!
Great wine and appetizers!
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Lido Bottle Works
3408 Via Oporto
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Great wine and appetizers!
This is a local fave for breakfast & lunch items with an ocean view if you choose to sit on the patio.
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Dory Deli
2108 W Oceanfront
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This is a local fave for breakfast & lunch items with an ocean view if you choose to sit on the patio.
Beautiful restaurant, worth the splurge if you are celebrating a special event.
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The Dock
2816 Lafayette Ave
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Beautiful restaurant, worth the splurge if you are celebrating a special event.
Wonderful selection of authentic Thai specialties. They deliver free of charge to the Spanish Cottage!
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Mint Leaf Thai Cuisine
712 E Balboa Blvd
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Wonderful selection of authentic Thai specialties. They deliver free of charge to the Spanish Cottage!
Best place for quick Mexican food in the fun zone area.
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Great Mex Grill
703 E Balboa Blvd
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Best place for quick Mexican food in the fun zone area.
Bear Flag has the best fish tacos, poke, ceviche and clam chowder. Make sure to grab a table before ordering so you can ensure to get a seat. This place gets busy in the evenings and on the weekends!
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Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via Lido
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Bear Flag has the best fish tacos, poke, ceviche and clam chowder. Make sure to grab a table before ordering so you can ensure to get a seat. This place gets busy in the evenings and on the weekends!
This place has excellent sushi and offers seating with a view of the boats.
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Buddha's Favorite
634 Lido Park Dr
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This place has excellent sushi and offers seating with a view of the boats.
Great spot for brunch or dinner. They have a make your own Bloody mary bar on the weekends during brunch.
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Bluewater Grill
630 Lido Park Dr
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Great spot for brunch or dinner. They have a make your own Bloody mary bar on the weekends during brunch.
This Juice bar has delicious smoothies and juices when in need of a detox or an energy boost.
Porrovita
3000 Newport Blvd
This Juice bar has delicious smoothies and juices when in need of a detox or an energy boost.
Great place to have a dinner date on the boardwalk.
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Fly N Fish Oyster Bar and Grill
2304 W Oceanfront
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Great place to have a dinner date on the boardwalk.
Roger’s Gardens is Newport’s finest garden boutique. The adjacent Farmhouse restaurant is a wonderful setting for a brunch or relaxing dinner.
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Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd
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Roger’s Gardens is Newport’s finest garden boutique. The adjacent Farmhouse restaurant is a wonderful setting for a brunch or relaxing dinner.
This local spot has great live music playing on the weekends. Check their website for details.
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Boathouse Collective
1640 Pomona Ave
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This local spot has great live music playing on the weekends. Check their website for details.
Delicious pizza spot and perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
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Gina's Pizza
3142 W Balboa Blvd
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Delicious pizza spot and perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Excellent sushi and fun atmosphere.
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San Shi Go Sushi & Asian
205 Main St
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Excellent sushi and fun atmosphere.
Mexican cuisine with a great weekend brunch!
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Avila's El Ranchito - Newport Beach
2800 Newport Blvd
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Mexican cuisine with a great weekend brunch!
Best donuts - hands down! Get here early because the line can get long on the weekends.
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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th St
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Best donuts - hands down! Get here early because the line can get long on the weekends.
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True Food Kitchen
451 Newport Center Dr
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Cucina Alessá
520 Main St
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Louie's by the Bay - Pasta & Carne
2801 West Coast Hwy

Essentials

This grocery store has everything you will need to whip up a quick meal. They also have a nice selection of wines and fresh fish including wild caught salmon and shrimp.
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Pavilions
3100 W Balboa Blvd
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This grocery store has everything you will need to whip up a quick meal. They also have a nice selection of wines and fresh fish including wild caught salmon and shrimp.
This is my favorite nail salon. They have a pretty awesome mani/pedi and will even offer to massage your shoulders as an extra spa perk. 💅🏻
Newport Nails
3117 Newport Blvd
This is my favorite nail salon. They have a pretty awesome mani/pedi and will even offer to massage your shoulders as an extra spa perk. 💅🏻

Entertainment & Activities

Local movie theatre within walking distance to restaurants.
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Lido Theatre
3459 Via Lido
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Local movie theatre within walking distance to restaurants.
Worth a visit! Excellent for families with young kids.
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Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay Ave
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Worth a visit! Excellent for families with young kids.
Catch a ride on the Catalina Flyer for a day trip to nearby Catalina Island.
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Catalina Flyer
400 Main St
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Catch a ride on the Catalina Flyer for a day trip to nearby Catalina Island.
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Angel Stadium i Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry Way
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Drinks & Nightlife

Nice place for a drink with a view of the water. They also have a wonderful selection of fine wines, seafood and steaks.
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21 Oceanfront
2100 W Oceanfront
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Nice place for a drink with a view of the water. They also have a wonderful selection of fine wines, seafood and steaks.
Filling appetizers and comfort food.
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Stag Bar + Kitchen
121 Mc Fadden Pl
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Filling appetizers and comfort food.
Fun spot if you are looking for an evening of dinner and dancing too.
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Blue Beet, The
107 21st Pl
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Fun spot if you are looking for an evening of dinner and dancing too.
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Boathouse Collective
1640 Pomona Ave
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Sightseeing

If you are an early riser, this is worth a visit to get the 1st catch of the day!
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Dory Fishing Fleet and Market
2111 W Oceanfront
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If you are an early riser, this is worth a visit to get the 1st catch of the day!
Beautiful beach city a short drive from the cottage. Great day trip!
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Laguna Beach
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Beautiful beach city a short drive from the cottage. Great day trip!
Historic restaurant right on the water. The short bus ride from the parking lot off PCH is so charming and a great experience for first time visitors. Be sure to make a reservation.
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Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal Cove
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Historic restaurant right on the water. The short bus ride from the parking lot off PCH is so charming and a great experience for first time visitors. Be sure to make a reservation.
Wonderful aquarium! Great for families & marine life lovers.
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Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
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Wonderful aquarium! Great for families & marine life lovers.

Parks & Nature

The kids will love this park! It’s a very popular place to visit in summer. Great views of the bay.
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Marina Park Community Center
1600 W Balboa Blvd
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The kids will love this park! It’s a very popular place to visit in summer. Great views of the bay.
Awesome place to observe the surf and take photos.
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The Wedge
E Oceanfront
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Awesome place to observe the surf and take photos.
Beautiful beach with a great hiking trail.
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Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast Highway
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Beautiful beach with a great hiking trail.
It’s the Happiest place on earth!
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Disneyland Park
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It’s the Happiest place on earth!