Day 1
Breakfast
Sidecar Donuts should be at the top of everyone's list when visiting Orange county. They have an assortment of monthly delicious flavors, as well as gluten free and vegan options!
Day one should be spent at the beach of course! If you are looking for a more active first day I recommend renting a bike ride and taking it down the board walk, swimming in the waves, walking along the pier, or renting a surf board.
Lunch
After a few hours in the sun you will need a snack, and something refreshing! Head over to Banzai Bowls for a delicious smoothie bowl, both nutritious and delicious. Or if you'd prefer something a bit more filling, Dory Deli is a great spot right along the board walk.
Shopping & Dinner w/a View
Once you have had enough of the beach, I would head over to Lido Marina Village. Here you can enjoy a variety of shopping, and food options. This is a great place to have dinner with a great view of the harbor. My top choices for food here are Bear flag or Malibu Farms.
Day 2
My all time favorite breakfast spot is Haute Cakes.
Activities for the day
Take the Ferry over to Balboa Island for $1.25 per person (Don't forget cash!!). Balboa island is made up of a big island and a little island. The big one is about 2 miles around, and the small one is 0.8, if you're looking to get some steps in today, it is a beautiful walk. I enjoy looking at all of the houses that have lots of character around the island. And if you head to Marine Ave. you will find shops, food, and sweet treats.
Dinner
For dinner you will head back to Lido Peninsula, and enjoy one of these places listed below!
Room for Dessert?
If you're looking for a guilty pleasure, or something a little less guilty these are two of my favorite dessert spots.
Day 3
Brakfast
Activities for today
Today we are going to head over to Huntington Beach. Which is the beach city directly North of Newport, and although they are neighbors the two cities are so different.
Huntington Beach offers so much to do and see. You should take sometime walking around Main Street and Pacific City.
Huntington is also a great place to rent a bike or surf board for the day!
Lunch
Dinner
How does Pizza sound for dinner tonight?
If Pizza doesn't sound good to you, there are a few other food options in the same shopping center as Folks! I would recommend The Taco Stand, or Slurpin' Ramen.
Thank you for visiting Newport! Hope you come again soon.
Thank you for using my guide, I hope it was a helpful tool to you and your family. If you are interested in any of the Newport local secrets you can head to my page and check out some of my other guides! ENjoy
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