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Newport Beach

1600 Newport Center Drive, Suite 120 · Newport Beach, CA

Why you should go…

Newport Beach is a coastal city in Orange County, California, promoted by Visit Newport Beach Inc., the city's official destination marketing organization. The DMO markets the city's beaches, harbor, shopping and dining, and activities such as whale watching, sailing, paddleboarding and coastal tours. Visit Newport Beach's Destination Services team operates from an office on Newport Center Drive and publishes visitor guides and maps.

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  • #shopping
  • #boat tour
  • #coastal
  • #sailing

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Newport Beach, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Newport Landing Whale Watching

    Under $25

    Year-round whale and dolphin watching cruises departing from Newport Beach harbor.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Catalina Flyer

    $50+

    A 600-passenger catamaran ferry making the roughly 90-minute crossing between Newport Beach and Catalina Island.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Huntington Beach

    Free

    Official tourism arm of Surf City USA, promoting Huntington Beach's coastline, pier, and surf culture.

    4.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Free

    Wine country destination marketing group for six Santa Barbara County towns across the Santa Ynez Valley.

    6.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    Museum of Make Believe

    $25–$50

    An immersive storybook forest of handcrafted art, miniatures and puppetry built around original fairy tales.

    8.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Santa Ana

    Free

    Orange County's cultural hub, known for its historic downtown, 200+ murals, and diverse dining and arts scene.

    11 mi awayMore like this