Newport Beach, CA

Travel Guide

Newport Beach which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and tropical scenes
Newport Beach which includes a beach
Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage
Newport Beach featuring street scenes, tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Newport Beach featuring a sandy beach, a sunset and swimming

Where to stay in Newport Beach

Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage

Balboa Peninsula

4.5/5(244 area reviews)

Primarily residential with commercial areas, the Balboa Peninsula encloses Newport Harbor and features Balboa Village and Balboa Peninsula Point. Enjoy attractions like Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pier, and The Wedge, while easily accessing nearby islands via bridges and ferries.

Balboa Peninsula
House at the “V”

Balboa Island

Harborside community with a picturesque paved boardwalk, Balboa Island offers small businesses, restaurants, and local crafts along Marine Avenue. Accessible via bridge, ferry, and public docks.

Balboa Island
Crystal Cove State Park showing a house and general coastal views

Newport Coast

5/5(95 area reviews)

Newport Coast is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Pelican Hill Golf Course and Crystal Cove State Park while in the area.

Newport Coast
One of the places I go to most for photography. Lots of different rock formations at this beach.

Corona del Mar

5/5(2 area reviews)

Discover cliffside views, tide pools, and beaches like Corona del Mar State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park. Stroll through village shops and visit landmarks such as Sherman Library and Gardens.

Corona del Mar
Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage

West Newport

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Mother’s Beach.

West Newport
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Newport Center

4.5/5(61 area reviews)

While visiting Newport Center, you might make a stop by sights like Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport.

Newport Center
Pendry Newport Beach

Pendry Newport Beach

4.5 out of 5
690 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach CA
The price is SAR 1,181 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 1,181
SAR 1,620 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (469 reviews)
Excellent location- very nice hotel

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Pendry Newport Beach
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
4500 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is SAR 611 per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
SAR 611
SAR 704 total
17 Jan - 18 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy a free airport shuttle, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Cleanliness

Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
Balboa Bay Resort

Balboa Bay Resort

4.5 out of 5
1221 W Coast Hwy Newport Beach CA
The price is SAR 1,273 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 1,273
SAR 1,640 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Newport Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, and beautiful resort. Will be coming back again.

Reviewed on 3 January 2026

Balboa Bay Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views

Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views

Newport Beach CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Fashion Island and Huntington ...
10/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
All eight of us had a great time and really enjoyed the property. It’s close enough to the pier without the noise associated with the crowds. Also very close to groceries and dining. The view from the master bedroom is stunning and we really enjoyed the sunsets in comfort and style. We plan to return ...

Reviewed on 26 November 2025

Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views
Snowbird-friendly home with great location near the ocean, washer/dryer, & WiFi

Snowbird-friendly home with great location near the ocean, washer/dryer, & WiFi

Newport Beach CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Newport Beach. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Fashion ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Everything was perfect with this house. Beautiful, plenty of room, easy check in. I will definitely rent it again

Reviewed on 8 December 2025

Snowbird-friendly home with great location near the ocean, washer/dryer, & WiFi
Charming bungalow in Npt  Bch , Dog Friendly, walk to eateries AIR CONDITIONER

Charming bungalow in Npt Bch , Dog Friendly, walk to eateries AIR CONDITIONER

Newport Beach CA
Stay at this apartment in Newport Beach. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Fashion Island and Huntington Beach Pier are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Carla was so welcoming and accommodating. The room was perfect for us and was in a great location, not far from anything.

Reviewed on 15 December 2025

Charming bungalow in Npt Bch , Dog Friendly, walk to eateries AIR CONDITIONER
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Newport Beach

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 66%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Staff is very welcoming

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Awesome beaches with great people enjoying Mother Nature! Can’t wait to go back!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fantastic Beach!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

beautiful area, folks are friendly

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Newport Beach!!!! So beautiful. It’s a whole little world of its own.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We liked that it was easy to get to all the other beaches from Newport. The pacific ocean highway was very close to where we were staying.