Newport Beach, CA

Travel Guide

Newport Beach which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and tropical scenes
Newport Beach which includes a beach
Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage
Newport Beach featuring street scenes, tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Newport Beach featuring a sandy beach, a sunset and swimming

Where to stay in Newport Beach

Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage

Balboa Peninsula

4.5/5(244 area reviews)

Primarily residential with commercial areas, the Balboa Peninsula encloses Newport Harbor and features Balboa Village and Balboa Peninsula Point. Enjoy attractions like Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pier, and The Wedge, while easily accessing nearby islands via bridges and ferries.

Balboa Peninsula
One of the places I go to most for photography. Lots of different rock formations at this beach.

Corona del Mar

5/5(2 area reviews)

Discover cliffside views, tide pools, and beaches like Corona del Mar State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park. Stroll through village shops and visit landmarks such as Sherman Library and Gardens.

Corona del Mar
Crystal Cove State Park showing a house and general coastal views

Newport Coast

5/5(95 area reviews)

Newport Coast is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Crystal Cove and Pelican Hill Golf Course while in the area.

Newport Coast
House at the “V”

Balboa Island

Harborside community with a picturesque paved boardwalk, Balboa Island offers small businesses, restaurants, and local crafts along Marine Avenue. Accessible via bridge, ferry, and public docks.

Balboa Island
Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage

West Newport

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Pier.

West Newport
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Lido Isle

Though Lido Isle might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newport Pier and Balboa Beach.

Lido Isle
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4 out of 5
4500 Macarthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy a free airport shuttle, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ...
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
4 out of 5
4545 Macarthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
4 out of 5
1107 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
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Reviews of Newport Beach

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 66%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Staff is very welcoming

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Awesome beaches with great people enjoying Mother Nature! Can’t wait to go back!

5/5 - Excellent

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Fantastic Beach!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

beautiful area, folks are friendly

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Newport Beach!!!! So beautiful. It’s a whole little world of its own.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We liked that it was easy to get to all the other beaches from Newport. The pacific ocean highway was very close to where we were staying.

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