What to do in Newport Beach

Relax on the Beach, swim, surf, boogie board or just walk on the boardwalk and enjoy looking at one of the best beaches in the United States.

  1. Surfing – Newport Beach is one of the best places in California.  Rent a board or bring your own.  Lessons are also available.  Just ask at the rental shops.
  2. Sunsets – enjoy the sunset or view of Catalina Island from the beach.  Often these views can be just awesome. Bring your camera.
  3. Fun Zone – have fun on the rides, rent boats for the Bay, or take a ferry to Balboa Island. Located on Main St.
  4. 15th St on the boardwalk – breakfast burritos here are great.
  5. 15th St and Balboa – rent a kayak (single or double).
  6. Bike Rentals and roller blades – all over, but we go down boardwalk and turn left on about 22nd street or a street down from Mutts.
  7. Electric Boats – from Duffy's on 2001 W. Coast Highway (949-645-6812). Take cheese, crackers, fruit and snacks plus your favorite drinks.  Cruise the bay for 1.5 hours; it's a fun time in afternoon sun.
  8. Kart Racing (or like it) – find the fastest electric cars around at K-1 Speed, 17221 Von Karman Ave., Irvine (949-250-0242).
  9. Fishing – try Davey's Locker (949-673-1434) just past Fun Zone and the ferry. Early morning half day or all day trips, just call to find out what is running.
  10. Frozen Bananas– a must at the beach! Try the little place next to Mutt Lynchs.
  11. Tennis – there are courts right down the street on 16th street and Balboa.  There are almost always courts available.  We normally just ride a bike there.
  12. Golf – the best public course close to us is at Costa Mesa Country Club, which is located at 1701 Golf Course Dr, Costa Mesa (714-540-7500).  It's just a good course, nothing spectacular, but the price is also very reasonable compared to the Newport Beach courses.  They have a driving range and 36 holes.

 

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