Im surprised by people going gaga over Newport beach. Its really an average beach. I dont think any californian beach will make it to my list of top beaches. You want good beaches in the lower 48 ? go2 miami. You want great beaches in North America, head down to the Caribbean.
There's plenty to do, from going to Balboa Island or Peninsula, to shopping at two spectacular malls, to eating in great restaurants. Drive the Pacific Coast Hightway or got to a local beach. Plenty to see and do.
Plenty of sand and well maintained. The bike/walk path is fun for viewing the cute beach cottages. Many of the cottages are rentals.
Lovely hotel and great surrounding scenery, Crystal Cove State Park and Kayaking on Back Bay good trips out. Lovely atlantic beaches.
We love going to the beach at Newport. 15th street on weekends is a great spot. Parking in front of the school is free (if you time it just right on Saturday or Sunday mornings).
Beautiful , a lot surfing , dog freindly. Big wide beach , it take to walk around , I would suggest time more time to do it!
California i LOVE you and Newport beach is one of the many reasons why i do. Beautiful long wide beaches with a beautiful pristine pacific ocean to go with it. Amazing beach fronted Houses which when i win the lottery ill be buying!!!!! Amazing beach bars and little shops everywhere. It also has a gorgeous pier to show off its amazing beach! Hire a bike and tour this gorgeous town or cycle on the seafront cycle route passed the amazing sea fronted mansions. Or take youre car over on the auto ferry to the beautiful little town of Balboa Island. Newport Beach also has many water excursions which include kayaking and whale watching tours! Just a beautiful place!! Its not as touristy as some other beaches in CA and thats why i love it!
We traveled up California's coast on our trip only slightly knowing what we'd see! We came to Newport Beach and were so happy to be there! The town itself is lovely. Each home is an individually designed space. The small area between homes generally had a beautifully gated space. The beaches are broad with very soft sand. The sunsets are amazing. Not a very commercial place which was great! This was a visual treat!
I love Newport Beach, the shopping ( Fashion Island) The beach, clean city and amazing restaurants. Just a lovely area. So much to do and see! Can not wait to explore it more.
Love the shops, skating the boardwalk, beach volleyball, and authentic Mexican and Japanese food. I wanted to give 4.5 stars. :)