Living in Southern California, I try not to take it for granted that there are so many beautiful sites, cities, beaches and attractions to visit. So often, we’ve thought about our family taking a vacation somewhere, only to realize that all we need to do is take a small staycation and visit some of these beautiful places. One of these places that we really love is Newport Beach, CA.Newport Beach is not only a beautiful place to visit but there really is something for everyone to do and see there. Whether you visit with your family, visit for a girl’s weekend complete with massages and pool time or visit with your significant other and want to experience all the wonderful dining and shopping, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in Newport Beach.When we’re heading to a place to visit for the day or to stay for vacation, I always check around and see what kind of restaurants and eateries are around. My kids are 16, 13 & 7 and two of them are very picky. I like to have options of where we’re going to eat while we’re out and about. Newport Beach has many different dining options from more expensive, fancier restaurants (like Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar or The Ritz Prime Seafood) to the more affordable, family-friendly places to eat (places like Subway, Woody’s Diner and Chronic Tacos). You can find all the great dining options HERE.You’re probably thinking that while it would be great to visit a beach, is there anything ELSE to do while you’re in Newport Beach. I think the answer would suprise you because it surprised me and I’ve been there a number of times. You can check out all Things To Do In Newport Beach but here is a sample of the fun that awaits you:
- Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery
- Seaside Bike Rentals
- Whale Watching
- Rent a Pedego Electric Bike
- Paddle Boarding
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Adrienne Gordon says
I’d hit The Wedge Beach
Tammy Woodall says
I would love to see the 107th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. That looks like it would be a sight to see and experience.
Ashley C says
I’d love to go to crystal cove state park. It looks really nice and like it’d be an enjoyable day!
Ashley C says
I would love to attend the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Margaret Smith says
I’d love to go boating. Sounds like so much fun.
Amy Pratt says
I’d like to see the Christmas boat parade.
Cynthia C says
I would like to take advantage of the art walks and wine tastings as well as enjoy the beaches.
Diane @ Philzendia says
I’d love to go whale watching!
Sandy Klocinski says
I’d love to ride the Balboa Island Ferry
Sue Mullaney says
I would love to visit Crystal Cove State Park!
Ann Fantom says
If I visited I would like to take a Sea Life Discovery Tour
Brenda G. says
The things I would do are wine tasting and cycling trails.
Kassie says
My Dad is actually from Newport and he’s been missing it. We live in Oregon and it’s cold and rainy here. I would love to take him to all of his favorite hang outs that are still around!
AuraR says
You’ll find us at Fashion Island every now and then. Love it!
Em Mahr says
I’d love to visit the Orange County Museum of Art
Sarah Cool says
I’d love to see the Christmas boat parade!
McKim says
I would love to go whale watching.
Jenny M says
We’d come and try stand up paddleboarding for the first time!
Jimmy Galang says
i’d like to go boating and love to visit the Crystal Cove State Park.
Ally says
I’d love to visit during Shakespeare by the Sea!
Holden Humphreys says
I’d like to see the Orange County Museum of Art.
natasha lamoreux says
I would like to go to Balboa and Newport pier.
Barbara Montag says
I would like to visit Upper Newport Bay – great for hiking.
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Mary Cloud says
I’d love to see the Beach Christmas Boat Parade – that would be so interesting
Lindsay says
My grandfather lives in Orange County and loves attending the Christmas Boat Parade. I have never been, and I hope to join him to watch it sometime. I also would love to visit the tide pools.
Lauren Becker says
I think going on a Hornblower cruise would be fun!
Lisa says
I would just love to go to the beach!
Nicole says
I would love to dig my toes in the sand on the beach!!! And see the Christmas boat parade!
Samantha M says
I would love to rent a boat, ride around, dock it at one of the many restaurants, and then dine inside or on the boat! That sounds amazing!
Kate F. says
I would love to watch the Christmas boat parade.
sharon says
that christmas boat parade looks fascinating
Joy Q says
I would go to NEWPORT BEACH VINEYARDS & WINERY
MaryAnne JK says
the vineyard and winery – those are our favorite destinations 🙂
Lindsey says
The Christmas Boat Parade looks cool!
Kaitlin Collins says
I’d love to ride on the ferry! I could take the whole family since it is slow enough not to scare the kids, but still exciting to be on the water!
sandra says
biking along the beach would be fun
Bekah Walsh says
How cool that they have gondola rides. I’d love to try one!
Mary M. says
I would like to visit where the fire rings are located at Corona del Mar State Beach and near the Balboa Pier
Mayla M says
I’d like to go to the Back Bay Science Center with my boys.
Ashley says
I would like to see the christmas boat parade
Soo says
I’d love to see the 107th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.
iamalighthouse says
The Crystal Cove tree lighting sounds lovely!
laura w says
Would LOVE to watch the Christmas Boat Parade!!
Jenn H says
Id love to hike at the state park and paddleboard!!
Julie W. says
I’d love to go on a dinner cruise! What a fun, relaxing evening it would be.
Trinh Q. says
I would love to go dine on the dock or inside the boat and see the Beach Boat Christmas Parade.
Kira Elliott says
I would spend time with my family near the water. Maybe whale watching or paddle boarding or just enjoy the sun and have fun.
Pat K says
a day at Fashion Island with my daughters
Laura Fugate says
If I visited Newport Beach, I would go to the Christmas Boat Parade.
Missy says
The Christmas Boat parade sounds fun!
Samantha Plotkin says
I would love to go whale watching on one of the cruises!
Betsy says
i’d go to the Wedge beach!
Teresa Simpson says
I would love to see the lighting at Crystal Cove
Stephanie Liske says
We’d like to visit the Wedge Beach.
Wanda Patterson says
I’d like to visit Roger’s Gardens they look amazing. http://www.visitnewportbeach.com/museums-arts-and-culture/rogers-gardens/
Debbi Wellenstein says
The Newport Beach Christmas b oat parade looks like a lot of fun. I would definitely go to the beach!
Summer B. says
I would love to go to the beach.
claire says
I would love to watch the Christmas boat parade.
Cindy Loo says
Stand up paddle boarding followed by wine tasting sounds like a great day!!!
DeAnna Keller says
I’d love to go shopping on Fashion Island or go on the annual Corona del Mar Christmas walk!
Kyl Neusch says
love to attend the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Laura J says
Oh I would love to do the PIRATE COAST PADDLE COMPANY!
RussR says
Love to go to Newport Beach and Balboa Island – lots of boutique shops with good stuff
terra phipps says
i would love to do the 37th annual christmas walk if i visited there
Lisa V. says
I would like to hit the hiking and bicycle trails.
Jenny S says
The Beach Boat Parade looks fun.
Casey says
I’d love to see the Christmas boat parade! I’ve wanted to go for some time now- I hope one day I get the chance@
Danielle Marie says
i have never actually been to the boat parade.
Dianna says
I learned that there is such a thing as standing paddleboating. I would love to take my kids on that adventure.
Lisa Aliperti says
We are a family of boaters so the boat parade and kayaking/canoeing/paddle boarding would have to happen.
amanda sakovitz says
Id go wine tasting
Aimee Webber says
Christmas Boat Parade for sure! it looks so beautiful!
Thomas Murphy says
I want to go on a sailboat.
Steven weber says
I’ve always wanted to see a whale so I would choose whale watching.
colleen long says
I’d love to see the Christmas Boat parade if I visited!
Bridgett Wilbur says
I would take a sunset cruise.
heather s says
I would go to Crystal Cove
Will G says
I would like to check out the seaside cliffs.
Pam H. says
I’d love to try Jetpack America.
Brittney House says
I would like to go whale watching. I’ve never been and it sounds like an adventure.
Alyce Poalillo says
I would like to visit the Newport Beach Vineyards and Winery.
Megan Zuchowski says
I’d love to be at the beach the whole time and checking out the surf shops
Allison S. says
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade looks really interesting.
Dana says
Whale watching sounds fun!
Lyndsey Lancaster says
The scenery and events look great, I think I’d be stopping by one of those gorgeous Spas as part of my trip! Like The Spa at Island Hill. This tired mom can dream!
Stephanie Larison says
I would love to do the whale watching, that would be so much fun!
Sarah L says
I’d love to go during Restaurant Week because I like to try different foods.
Thanks for the contest.
Erica B. says
The boat parade looks fun.
shelly peterson says
I would like to Dock & Dine – Dinner Cruise
Natalie says
I would love to try stand up paddleboarding through the PIRATE COAST PADDLE COMPANY.
Marissa S. says
I’d love to go to the beach there!
Kim says
If I visited I would love to see the Christmas Boat parade. It sounds amazing!
susan smoaks says
i really want to go to crystal cove state park, newport beach looks amazing.
Tara says
I would take the family to Balboa island.
Daniel M says
I’d go see the Christmas boat parade
Heather Kelly says
I’d love to go see the boat parade! I’ve seen it a few times growing up, as I grew up in southern CA!
Carolyn Daley says
If I was visiting this time of year I would love to go to the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and see the “Ring of Lights” at the bayside.
Brandy c says
I’d love to drink some good wine!
Sandra Watts says
I want to go to JETPACK AMERICA and give that a try. Looks like a ton of fun!
Melissa Smith says
I’ve been there and I love the beaches, I’d love to visit them again.
Erika W. says
I would like to go paddleboarding with Pirate Coast Paddle Company! That looks like so much fun!
Stephanie O'Day says
I would love to attend the New Year’s Eve in Newport Beach December 31 – January 01!!
kim keithline says
If I visited Newport Beach I would love to have dinner at Balboa Village
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Laura B says
I would love to go to the Film Festival.
Richard Hicks says
I would like to explore on a bike
Alexa B. says
I’d love to do the Newport Beach jazz party.
Tina Reynolds says
I want to visit the beach and go to the film festivle
Kitty says
I would love to go on a sunset cruise in the harbor!
Kathleen S. says
I love going to the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.
Shannon says
The Christmas Boat Parade sounds like it would be fun to watch.
Patricia E. says
I love the outdoors, so I would love to go hiking there!
Sharon says
I’d love to visit Crystal Cove State Park and take a sunset cruise!
kim parrott says
Flavors of Newport Beach looks like fun!
Janice Cooper says
I would like to see the Newport Beach Christmas boat parade
Breanne says
I’d like to go to Roger’s Gardens.
Emily N. says
I’d like to go to the THE SPA AT ISLAND HOTEL.
Sherry Compton says
I’d love to visit the beaches and feel the sand of the NEWPORT MUNICIPAL BEACH between my toes.
Bryan E. says
Thank You for the giveaway —> next year’s 16th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party in February !
Amy Deeter says
The Balboa Fun Zone looks like a lot of fun for the whole family
Betty C says
I’d like to see the Christmas boat parade.