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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I’d hit The Wedge Beach
I would love to see the 107th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. That looks like it would be a sight to see and experience.
I’d love to go to crystal cove state park. It looks really nice and like it’d be an enjoyable day!
I would love to attend the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
I’d love to go boating. Sounds like so much fun.
I’d like to see the Christmas boat parade.
I would like to take advantage of the art walks and wine tastings as well as enjoy the beaches.
I’d love to go whale watching!
I’d love to ride the Balboa Island Ferry
I would love to visit Crystal Cove State Park!
If I visited I would like to take a Sea Life Discovery Tour
The things I would do are wine tasting and cycling trails.
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!
You’ll find us at Fashion Island every now and then. Love it!
I’d love to visit the Orange County Museum of Art
I’d love to see the Christmas boat parade!
I would love to go whale watching.
We’d come and try stand up paddleboarding for the first time!
i’d like to go boating and love to visit the Crystal Cove State Park.
I’d love to visit during Shakespeare by the Sea!
I’d like to see the Orange County Museum of Art.
I would like to go to Balboa and Newport pier.
I would like to visit Upper Newport Bay – great for hiking.
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I’d love to see the Beach Christmas Boat Parade – that would be so interesting
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.
I think going on a Hornblower cruise would be fun!
I would just love to go to the beach!
I would love to dig my toes in the sand on the beach!!! And see the Christmas boat parade!
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!
I would love to watch the Christmas boat parade.
that christmas boat parade looks fascinating
I would go to NEWPORT BEACH VINEYARDS & WINERY
the vineyard and winery – those are our favorite destinations 🙂
The Christmas Boat Parade looks cool!
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!
biking along the beach would be fun
How cool that they have gondola rides. I’d love to try one!
I would like to visit where the fire rings are located at Corona del Mar State Beach and near the Balboa Pier
I’d like to go to the Back Bay Science Center with my boys.
I would like to see the christmas boat parade
I’d love to see the 107th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.
The Crystal Cove tree lighting sounds lovely!
Would LOVE to watch the Christmas Boat Parade!!
Id love to hike at the state park and paddleboard!!
I’d love to go on a dinner cruise! What a fun, relaxing evening it would be.
I would love to go dine on the dock or inside the boat and see the Beach Boat Christmas Parade.
I would spend time with my family near the water. Maybe whale watching or paddle boarding or just enjoy the sun and have fun.
a day at Fashion Island with my daughters
If I visited Newport Beach, I would go to the Christmas Boat Parade.
The Christmas Boat parade sounds fun!
I would love to go whale watching on one of the cruises!
i’d go to the Wedge beach!
I would love to see the lighting at Crystal Cove
We’d like to visit the Wedge Beach.
I’d like to visit Roger’s Gardens they look amazing. http://www.visitnewportbeach.com/museums-arts-and-culture/rogers-gardens/
The Newport Beach Christmas b oat parade looks like a lot of fun. I would definitely go to the beach!
I would love to go to the beach.
I would love to watch the Christmas boat parade.
Stand up paddle boarding followed by wine tasting sounds like a great day!!!
I’d love to go shopping on Fashion Island or go on the annual Corona del Mar Christmas walk!
love to attend the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Oh I would love to do the PIRATE COAST PADDLE COMPANY!
Love to go to Newport Beach and Balboa Island – lots of boutique shops with good stuff
i would love to do the 37th annual christmas walk if i visited there
I would like to hit the hiking and bicycle trails.
The Beach Boat Parade looks fun.
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 [email protected]
i have never actually been to the boat parade.
I learned that there is such a thing as standing paddleboating. I would love to take my kids on that adventure.
We are a family of boaters so the boat parade and kayaking/canoeing/paddle boarding would have to happen.
Id go wine tasting
Christmas Boat Parade for sure! it looks so beautiful!
I want to go on a sailboat.
I’ve always wanted to see a whale so I would choose whale watching.
I’d love to see the Christmas Boat parade if I visited!
I would take a sunset cruise.
I would go to Crystal Cove
I would like to check out the seaside cliffs.
I’d love to try Jetpack America.
I would like to go whale watching. I’ve never been and it sounds like an adventure.
I would like to visit the Newport Beach Vineyards and Winery.
I’d love to be at the beach the whole time and checking out the surf shops
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade looks really interesting.
Whale watching sounds fun!
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!
I would love to do the whale watching, that would be so much fun!
I’d love to go during Restaurant Week because I like to try different foods.
Thanks for the contest.
The boat parade looks fun.
I would like to Dock & Dine – Dinner Cruise
I would love to try stand up paddleboarding through the PIRATE COAST PADDLE COMPANY.
I’d love to go to the beach there!
If I visited I would love to see the Christmas Boat parade. It sounds amazing!
i really want to go to crystal cove state park, newport beach looks amazing.
I would take the family to Balboa island.
I’d go see the Christmas boat parade
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!
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.
I’d love to drink some good wine!
I want to go to JETPACK AMERICA and give that a try. Looks like a ton of fun!
I’ve been there and I love the beaches, I’d love to visit them again.
I would like to go paddleboarding with Pirate Coast Paddle Company! That looks like so much fun!
I would love to attend the New Year’s Eve in Newport Beach December 31 – January 01!!
If I visited Newport Beach I would love to have dinner at Balboa Village
NEWPORT LANDING RESTAURANT
I would love to go to the Film Festival.
I would like to explore on a bike
I’d love to do the Newport Beach jazz party.
I want to visit the beach and go to the film festivle
I would love to go on a sunset cruise in the harbor!
I love going to the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.
The Christmas Boat Parade sounds like it would be fun to watch.
I love the outdoors, so I would love to go hiking there!
I’d love to visit Crystal Cove State Park and take a sunset cruise!
Flavors of Newport Beach looks like fun!
I would like to see the Newport Beach Christmas boat parade
I’d like to go to Roger’s Gardens.
I’d like to go to the THE SPA AT ISLAND HOTEL.
I’d love to visit the beaches and feel the sand of the NEWPORT MUNICIPAL BEACH between my toes.
Thank You for the giveaway —> next year’s 16th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party in February !
The Balboa Fun Zone looks like a lot of fun for the whole family
I’d like to see the Christmas boat parade.