Dan’s guidebook - Restaurants and Sightseeing
Food scene
Cucina Alessá
520 Main StGreat Italian.
Steps away from house
Best casual Breakfast in town. Steps away from house in Newport Shores.
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Cappy's Cafe
5930 West Coast HwyBest casual Breakfast in town. Steps away from house in Newport Shores.
Elevated Comfort Food - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner. Steps away from Colton house in Newport Shores.
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Eat Chow
1802 Newport BlvdElevated Comfort Food - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner. Steps away from Colton house in Newport Shores.
Local Breakfast Burritos, Sandwiches, pizza and beer
Register - “10 best sandwiches in OC”. Steps away from house in Newport Shores.
TidePoole's
6310 West Coast HighwayLocal Breakfast Burritos, Sandwiches, pizza and beer
Register - “10 best sandwiches in OC”. Steps away from house in Newport Shores.
Billy's at the Beach
2751 West Coast HwyBest Mai Tais in Town - Great Views on the Bay
"A" Restaurant - High-end food scene. Steaks/ Cocktails - Classic Historic Location
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A Restaurant
3334 West Coast Hwy"A" Restaurant - High-end food scene. Steaks/ Cocktails - Classic Historic Location
High-end food scene. Great Wine Selection. Great Views on the Bay
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The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
3131 West Coast HwyHigh-end food scene. Great Wine Selection. Great Views on the Bay
Very Casual Bar/Food. VERY LOUD but a fun scene. Good cocktails and good comfort food - Prime Rib Fridays!
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The Alley Newport Beach
4501 West Coast HwyVery Casual Bar/Food. VERY LOUD but a fun scene. Good cocktails and good comfort food - Prime Rib Fridays!
Great Place to Ride your bike for a sunset cocktail or breakfast or a snack while you soak your feet in the sand.
They also offer firepits/wood
The Huntington Beach House
21601 Pacific Coast HighwayGreat Place to Ride your bike for a sunset cocktail or breakfast or a snack while you soak your feet in the sand.
They also offer firepits/wood
C'est Si Bon Bakery
149 Riverside AveBakery/ Fresh Bread / Coffe
Great Spot to pick up Lunch for the beach or on the Go. Sandwiches, salad, Drinks, Wine
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A Market
3400 West Coast HwyGreat Spot to pick up Lunch for the beach or on the Go. Sandwiches, salad, Drinks, Wine
High-end yet casual Mexican food $$$. Great Tequila selection and Margaritas.
Excellent Views on the bay
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SOL Mexican Cocina | Newport Beach
251 Pacific Coast HwyHigh-end yet casual Mexican food $$$. Great Tequila selection and Margaritas.
Excellent Views on the bay
Chronic Tacos
3601 Pacific Coast HwyQuick/ Casual Mexican Food. To Go Tacos, Burritos etc
Young Crowd - Party scene - Signature Cocktails
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The Bungalow Huntington Beach
21058 CA-1Young Crowd - Party scene - Signature Cocktails
Old Crow Smokehouse
21022 Pacific Coast HwyGood BBQ - Good Views
Best Movie Theater - Extra Large Reclining chairs - Cocktails - excellent food served via waiters
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The Lot
999 Newport Center DrBest Movie Theater - Extra Large Reclining chairs - Cocktails - excellent food served via waiters
Milk & Cookies
2233 West Balboa BoulevardMilk and Cookies
The Crab Cooker
2200 Newport BlvdOld Classic Seafood
Woody's Wharf
2318 Newport BlvdCocktails / Casual Weekend Brunch / Younger crowd
The Country Club
330 East 17th StreetCocktails / Weekend Brunch / Party scene
Wild Goose Tavern
436 E 17th StBar / Tavern
Santa Monica Seafood (Market & Cafe)
154 E 17th StGood To-Go or Stay Seafood Market
The Original Pancake House
10035 Adams AveBest Pancakes in town
Duke's Huntington Beach
317 Pacific Coast HwyLocal On the Beach Restaurant
Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal CoveWeekend Brunch - Cocktails - ON THE SAND
Simmzy's
Pacific Coast HighwayGreat Burgers and Beers - Ocean View
Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via LidoPoke - Seafood in Lido Village area
Lunch - Dinner - Weekend Brunch - Bar/cocktails. Great Bay views - Outside deck seating
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Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
3010 Lafayette AveLunch - Dinner - Weekend Brunch - Bar/cocktails. Great Bay views - Outside deck seating
Vacancy Coffee
6480 West Coast HwyLocal Coffee Shop - just steps away from the Colton house.
The Bungalow Restaurant
2441 East Coast HwyHigh-end Steaks Seafood - Great Martinis
The Quiet Woman
3224 CA-1Lively older Bar Scene - Live Music - Lunch/Dinner
The Mayor's Table Pacific Pub + Kitchen
3300 Newport BlvdHigh end dinner and signature cocktails
Michelin Guide recognized restaurant in Via Lido area. Great Wine and Food. Dinner's Choice. "Sunday supper club" - 1/2 off bottles of wine 4:00-9:00PM
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Lido Bottle Works
3408 Via OportoMichelin Guide recognized restaurant in Via Lido area. Great Wine and Food. Dinner's Choice. "Sunday supper club" - 1/2 off bottles of wine 4:00-9:00PM
Fable & Spirit
3441 Via LidoMichelin Guide recognized restaurant- Great high end cuisine
Micheline rated Sushi
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/newport-beach/restaurant/sushi-ii
sushi ii
100 West Coast HighwayMicheline rated Sushi
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/newport-beach/restaurant/sushi-ii
Massimo's Pizza Huntington Beach
22311 Brookhurst StreetGreat Pizza Parlor Pizza - Very Casual beach spot
Casual eatery with simple decor serving popular Vietnamese
Local like it for Bahn Mi sandwich
Lotus Bistro
325 Old Newport BlvdCasual eatery with simple decor serving popular Vietnamese
Local like it for Bahn Mi sandwich
Zabb Thai Cuisine
4001 West Coast HighwayLocal Favorite Thai restaurant in Newport Beach
Classic Restaurant on Newport peninsula. Seating inside old train cars
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The Old Spaghetti Factory
2110 Newport BlvdClassic Restaurant on Newport peninsula. Seating inside old train cars
Spaghetti Bender
6204 West Coast HwySteps from the Colton house in Newport Shores. Kids Love it
Casablanca the Restaurant
Moroccan cuisine and Vibe. Steps away from Colton house
Wilma's Patio Restaurant
203 Marine AveBreakfast / Lunch
Crocker's
211 Marine AveCasual on Balboa Island- Hot Dogs, Burgers Pies n bakery items
Jane's Corndogs
Great for kids in Balboa Fun Zone. Corndogs, Funnel Cakes
Fly N Fish Oyster Bar and Grill
2304 W OceanfrontSeafood next to beach in Newport
Foretti's Pirozzi in CDM. Amazing Italian cooking and wine selection
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Pirozzi Corona Del Mar
2929 East Coast HwyForetti's Pirozzi in CDM. Amazing Italian cooking and wine selection
Hook and Anchor Fish & Lobster House
3305 Newport BlvdGreat Lobster rolls -small /casual
Sightseeing
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrDisneyland and California Adventure
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdNewport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrOutdoor Shopping/ restaurants
Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sportfishing
400 Main StWhale Watching & Sportfishing
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierRestaurants, bars, Farmers Market
Dory Fishing Fleet and Market
2111 W OceanfrontFresh Seafood Market
Arcade, Ferry to Balboa Island ,Ice cream, kids rides
Fun Bike riding destination
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Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay AveArcade, Ferry to Balboa Island ,Ice cream, kids rides
Fun Bike riding destination
SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS: 1945-2020. Sugar 'n Spice has been a Balboa Island landmark since our doors first opened to the public way back in 1945. Our shop is the one-and-only “Original”, being the very first frozen banana and Balboa Bar shop on the Island.
Sugar 'n Spice
310 Marine AveSEVENTY-FIVE YEARS: 1945-2020. Sugar 'n Spice has been a Balboa Island landmark since our doors first opened to the public way back in 1945. Our shop is the one-and-only “Original”, being the very first frozen banana and Balboa Bar shop on the Island.
Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop
318 Marine AveAlso Claims to be the Original Frozen Banana
Duffy Boat Rental - Great Quality well maintained boats. Best way to see the bay
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Duffy Electric Boat Company Sales and Rentals Newport Beach
2001 West Coast HwyDuffy Boat Rental - Great Quality well maintained boats. Best way to see the bay
christmas boat parade newport beach
309 Palm StNewport Beach Christmas Light Boat Parade
Strawberry Farms Golf Club
11 Strawberry Farm RdGolf
Pelican Hill Golf Club
22800 S Pelican Hill RdGolf - High end- outstanding view
Newport Beach Film Festival
2000 Quail StreetNewport Beach Film Festival
Lots of restaurants, people watching, good views and shopping all in one location.
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Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach PierLots of restaurants, people watching, good views and shopping all in one location.
Bay view playground, restaurant and Kayak/Paddle Board rentals
good place for little kids
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Marina Park Community Center
1600 W Balboa BlvdBay view playground, restaurant and Kayak/Paddle Board rentals
good place for little kids
Eboat rentals - Good shopping and dining area in Lido Marina Village
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Lido Marina Village
3434 Via LidoEboat rentals - Good shopping and dining area in Lido Marina Village
Newport Bike & Beach Rental
106 22nd StBike rentals
Huge Wave / Body Board riding - Experts only- Great Sightseeing when waves are big
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The Wedge
E OceanfrontHuge Wave / Body Board riding - Experts only- Great Sightseeing when waves are big
Newport Cruisers
2233 W Balboa BlvdBike Rentals
Short Fun inexpensive Ferry ride - walking biking or in your car to Balboa Island
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I-Balboa Island Ferry
510 S Bay FrontShort Fun inexpensive Ferry ride - walking biking or in your car to Balboa Island
Quaint little garden. Well maintained - peaceful in CDM
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Sherman Library & Gardens
2647 East Coast HwyQuaint little garden. Well maintained - peaceful in CDM
Monthly events, Music and Orange County Fair. Check dates and events online
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OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair DrMonthly events, Music and Orange County Fair. Check dates and events online
TikiFunBoats
2633 West Coast HwyUkunqoba Wamandla
West RidgeHiking
American Ninja Warrior Adventure Park Santa Ana
1-2 hour Gondola boat rides. Snacks, drinks, relaxing, romantic
Gondola Adventures, Inc. - Newport Beach
200 N Bayside Dr1-2 hour Gondola boat rides. Snacks, drinks, relaxing, romantic
Ship N a Bottle
Boat/ wine cruise
OC Helicopters
19711 Campus DrHelicopter Tours of OC Coastline
Paradiso Yacht Charters
Yacht Tours
Back Bay Loop, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, i-United States
Hiking
Local Farmers market / Art Fridays Noon-5:00PM
315 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach Pier Plaza Farmer's Market
Huntington Beach PierLocal Farmers market / Art Fridays Noon-5:00PM
315 Pacific Coast Highway
Pirate Tower
Beach - Hiking
Isikhathi seMission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyDiscovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main StChildren's Museum
Thousand Steps Sea Cave
North La Senda DriveHiking / Beach
Great Spot to rent Duffy boats
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Duffy Electric Boat Company Sales and Rentals Newport Beach
2001 West Coast HwyGreat Spot to rent Duffy boats
Outdoor Shopping Mall - Lots of Restaurants / Movie Theater
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrOutdoor Shopping Mall - Lots of Restaurants / Movie Theater
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StLarge mall. High end shopping and restaurants
Neighborhoods
Nice views. Good spot for wine on the grass and views of the water.
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Isipho Sokuqala
3001 Ocean BlvdNice views. Good spot for wine on the grass and views of the water.
Pirate House
Marcus AvenueFun stop on a bike tour
Newport Beach Film Festival
Corona Del Mar