Guidebook for Newport Beach/ Corona del Mar
Essentials
This is a brand new market within walking distance getting rave reviews from the locals. Opened March 23, 2016
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Albertsons
4541 Campus DrThis is a brand new market within walking distance getting rave reviews from the locals. Opened March 23, 2016
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa BlvdMarket, a short drive from the apt.
Gelson's Market
1660 San Miguel DrA short drive from the apt
Food Scene
Gary's Deli
3309 East Coast HwyGreat sandwiches, drinks and more just at down at the corner.
Bandera
3201 CA-1A local favorite & just down the block on the corner.
Subway
18086 Culver DrFor your basic pretty healthy and quick sandwiches and salads.
Serving breakfast and lunch from 5am - 7pm. Very popular with all of us locals.
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Rose Bakery Cafe
3536 East Coast HwyServing breakfast and lunch from 5am - 7pm. Very popular with all of us locals.
Zinc Cafe & Market
3222 East Coast HwyGreat source for vegetarian eats and more.
Festive go-to for steaks, seafood & martinis in a lodge-like space with booths & white tablecloths.
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The Bungalow Restaurant
2441 East Coast HwyFestive go-to for steaks, seafood & martinis in a lodge-like space with booths & white tablecloths.
Chronic Tacos
3601 Pacific Coast HwyQuality Fast Mexican Food: Tacos, Burritos and more.
Lovely and delicious modern American Cuisine, emphasizing fresh food and sustainability.
They serve breakfast and lunch daily
Grounded Coffee House
3636 East Coast HwyLovely and delicious modern American Cuisine, emphasizing fresh food and sustainability.
They serve breakfast and lunch daily
Upscale American restaurant that has been here for years decorated like a warm English country inn. Trivia: this was one of President Nixon's favorites. This classic continues to be one of our best!
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Five Crowns
3801 East Coast HwyUpscale American restaurant that has been here for years decorated like a warm English country inn. Trivia: this was one of President Nixon's favorites. This classic continues to be one of our best!
Outstanding rotisserie chicken! AND other delicious healthy Mexican grill entrees and salads.
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La Fogata Rotisserie Chicken
3025 East Coast HwyOutstanding rotisserie chicken! AND other delicious healthy Mexican grill entrees and salads.
Serving Northern Italian & Continental classics for 30+ years in a stately, old-school setting. One of Sandra's favs.
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Rothschild's Restaurant
2407 East Coast HighwayServing Northern Italian & Continental classics for 30+ years in a stately, old-school setting. One of Sandra's favs.
Family-owned cantina serves homestyle Mexican fare in a charming space with exposed brick walls. Another local favorite.
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Avila's El Ranchito - Corona Del Mar
2515 East Coast HwyFamily-owned cantina serves homestyle Mexican fare in a charming space with exposed brick walls. Another local favorite.
Tropical setting for delicious Mexican fare & don't miss their margaritas made with your choice of an extensive list of tequilas. Dare I say, another Sandra fav.....
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Javier's Restaurant - Newport Beach
7832 Pacific Coast HwyTropical setting for delicious Mexican fare & don't miss their margaritas made with your choice of an extensive list of tequilas. Dare I say, another Sandra fav.....
Another of our favorite casual pizza joints and more with salads & hot sandwiches & outdoor tables to watch the world stroll by.
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Gina's Pizza
3142 W Balboa BlvdAnother of our favorite casual pizza joints and more with salads & hot sandwiches & outdoor tables to watch the world stroll by.
Wonderful food in a beautiful restaurant overlooking the harbor. Sandra recommends you ask to sit on the patio for the full experience.
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Balboa Bay Club
1221 West Coast HwyWonderful food in a beautiful restaurant overlooking the harbor. Sandra recommends you ask to sit on the patio for the full experience.
Excellent Mexican food new to our neighborhood. The original El Cholo as has been an LA favorite for decades.
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El Cholo
3520 East Coast HwyExcellent Mexican food new to our neighborhood. The original El Cholo as has been an LA favorite for decades.
Pirozzi Corona Del Mar
2929 East Coast HwyWood fired specialties: Pastas and pizzas
Shopping
Rite Aid
3141 East Coast HwyAll your drug store needs.
Stores, restaurants, movie theatre & more in a gorgeous outdoor setting
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrStores, restaurants, movie theatre & more in a gorgeous outdoor setting
CDM Frozen Yogurt
3333 East Coast HwyYummy refreshing frozen yogurt.
Entertainment & Activities
Just an 8 min walk from the apt. Head down Marguerite to Ocean, turn left and walk a bit to the trial that leads down to the lovely little beach and tide pools!
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Little Corona del Mar Beach
Just an 8 min walk from the apt. Head down Marguerite to Ocean, turn left and walk a bit to the trial that leads down to the lovely little beach and tide pools!
The half mile sandy beach is framed by cliffs and a rocky jetty that forms the east entrance to Newport Harbor. Enjoy fire pits, volleyball courts and bike rentals.
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I-Corona Del Mar State Beach Park
The half mile sandy beach is framed by cliffs and a rocky jetty that forms the east entrance to Newport Harbor. Enjoy fire pits, volleyball courts and bike rentals.
Hip movie house with leather seats & side tables with fine wines, craft beers & gourmet pizza
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The New Port Theater
2905 East Coast HwyHip movie house with leather seats & side tables with fine wines, craft beers & gourmet pizza
Everything Else
Citibank
17801 Colima RdATM & full service bank at your service.
You probably won't need a hardware store but if you do, this one is awesome. It has everything: batteries to cleaning supplies to hammers, even yard decorations.
Crown Ace Hardware
3107 East Coast HwyYou probably won't need a hardware store but if you do, this one is awesome. It has everything: batteries to cleaning supplies to hammers, even yard decorations.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our neighborhood hangout featuring an extensive beer selection & gourmet pub grub including burgers. A bar, a restaurant? Both really.
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The Dub CDM
2325 East Coast HwyOur neighborhood hangout featuring an extensive beer selection & gourmet pub grub including burgers. A bar, a restaurant? Both really.