Christy's Guidebook-Beaches, Fun & Food Near the Condo
Food scene
Great Place for Morning Coffee! Afternoon Pick me up! Both on Campus. 1. a 10 minute walk (Mac Arthur and Campus) . 2. A five minute drive near the UCI campus.
(Off Campus in the University Center shopping area near Trader Joes , In & Out Burger and Chick Filet-A) Ask Google, Siri, or your favorite browser where the neatest Starbucks is for details, directions, hours.
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Starbucks
6783 Quail Hill PkwyGreat Place for Morning Coffee! Afternoon Pick me up! Both on Campus. 1. a 10 minute walk (Mac Arthur and Campus) . 2. A five minute drive near the UCI campus.
(Off Campus in the University Center shopping area near Trader Joes , In & Out Burger and Chick Filet-A) Ask Google, Siri, or your favorite browser where the neatest Starbucks is for details, directions, hours.
Great food, drinks, nightlife, live music some nights! (949) 752-4280 For Reservations and questions. 5 minute walk from the condo.
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Bistango
19100 Von Karman AveGreat food, drinks, nightlife, live music some nights! (949) 752-4280 For Reservations and questions. 5 minute walk from the condo.
Laid back casual noodles 10 minute walk from the condo. https://hironori.com/
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HiroNori Craft Ramen
610 E Carson StLaid back casual noodles 10 minute walk from the condo. https://hironori.com/
Sightseeing
Great Mall shopping! Fashionisland.com
Nordstroms, Neiman’s , Macy’s, Tesla
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrGreat Mall shopping! Fashionisland.com
Nordstroms, Neiman’s , Macy’s, Tesla
Great beach walks! Right along PCH! Get a Shake at the shake shack. (Topside right off PCH). The Beachcomber Restaurant right on the sand. Martini Happy Hour at 5 pm! When they raise the Martini flag!
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Crystal Cove
Great beach walks! Right along PCH! Get a Shake at the shake shack. (Topside right off PCH). The Beachcomber Restaurant right on the sand. Martini Happy Hour at 5 pm! When they raise the Martini flag!
Beautiful Beaches, great sunset beach walks and surfing. 32nd -56 th street Jetty’s. Great beach low key restaurants at the Newport Pier.
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Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrBeautiful Beaches, great sunset beach walks and surfing. 32nd -56 th street Jetty’s. Great beach low key restaurants at the Newport Pier.
Big or Little Corona. Magnificent surf and beach cliff views. Top overlooking the beach and Harbor entrance. Beach side, to get your toes in the sand. Great place for an evening sunset stroll or picnic at Lookout Point. Overlooks the entrance to the Newport Harbor at Lookout point (Corona DelMar). Little Corona is more secluded. South part of Corona Del Mar. (steep walk down but worth the shoreside views)
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Corona Del Mar
Big or Little Corona. Magnificent surf and beach cliff views. Top overlooking the beach and Harbor entrance. Beach side, to get your toes in the sand. Great place for an evening sunset stroll or picnic at Lookout Point. Overlooks the entrance to the Newport Harbor at Lookout point (Corona DelMar). Little Corona is more secluded. South part of Corona Del Mar. (steep walk down but worth the shoreside views)
Great top shelf mall shopping!
Southcoastplaza.com
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StGreat top shelf mall shopping!
Southcoastplaza.com
Great place to walk down near the water. Walk the Perimeter of the island in 45 minutes to an hour. Take Jamboree all the way down to the island. Street parking is free. Flowers are always beautiful. At Christmas, the lights are epic. Great place to watch the Christmas holiday Boat Parade. (near December 15th for 7 days).
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I-Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueGreat place to walk down near the water. Walk the Perimeter of the island in 45 minutes to an hour. Take Jamboree all the way down to the island. Street parking is free. Flowers are always beautiful. At Christmas, the lights are epic. Great place to watch the Christmas holiday Boat Parade. (near December 15th for 7 days).
Great beach town! Surf spot is Salt Creek South Laguna. Old Time restaurant favorites Las Brisas & El Ranchito for Mexican. 1st Thursday Art Gallery Walks. (Art galleries are open with wine and cheese tasting along the way). And “The Pagent of the Masters” in the summer. (July 7-Aug 31) 20 minute drive from the condo.
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Laguna Beach
Great beach town! Surf spot is Salt Creek South Laguna. Old Time restaurant favorites Las Brisas & El Ranchito for Mexican. 1st Thursday Art Gallery Walks. (Art galleries are open with wine and cheese tasting along the way). And “The Pagent of the Masters” in the summer. (July 7-Aug 31) 20 minute drive from the condo.
Surf City. Surfers Hall of Fame on Mainstreet. Jacks, Huntington surf and sport, Rockin Fig. Thursday night street fair. Walk the pier. Watch surfers and the waves roll in. Rent bikes and Pedal carriages to ride on the boardwalk. Beach volleyball. Great place to bike or walk. 20 minute drive from the condo. Parking by the hour.
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Huntington Beach
Surf City. Surfers Hall of Fame on Mainstreet. Jacks, Huntington surf and sport, Rockin Fig. Thursday night street fair. Walk the pier. Watch surfers and the waves roll in. Rent bikes and Pedal carriages to ride on the boardwalk. Beach volleyball. Great place to bike or walk. 20 minute drive from the condo. Parking by the hour.
Cotton candy, hot dogs, boat rides to Catalina (Catalina Ferry), whale watching boats, rent duffy’s, or Jet skis. Parasailing. Take the Balboa Auto Ferry to get there for the quickest access.
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Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay AveCotton candy, hot dogs, boat rides to Catalina (Catalina Ferry), whale watching boats, rent duffy’s, or Jet skis. Parasailing. Take the Balboa Auto Ferry to get there for the quickest access.
Local favorite hiking spot with great ocean views. Bring lots of water. Parking at the trail head. Part of Crystal Cove State park. 15 minute drive from the condo.
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El Moro Canyon Trail hiking
8471 N Coast HwyLocal favorite hiking spot with great ocean views. Bring lots of water. Parking at the trail head. Part of Crystal Cove State park. 15 minute drive from the condo.
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierGreat place to rent paddle boards or Kayaks (Pirate Coast Paddle) by the hour. Or a Duffy for harbor cruising (Newport Dunes). Fun walk around the Lagoon. Enter Back Bay drive and pay for access to the resort. Or Free parking on Bayside near the gates or on Back Bay drive behind the Hyatt for a little longer walk for free Pedestrian entry to the Dunes. Bring beach chairs and hang out for the day. Fun beach type eats (Hot dogs and Hamburgers) and soft serve cones at MoeB’s near the resort reservation center. Great for sunset or sunrise walks. Back bay nature trails are also nearby for great bird and sea creature watching, walking, biking or running. https://www.newportdunes.com
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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina
1131 Back Bay DrGreat place to rent paddle boards or Kayaks (Pirate Coast Paddle) by the hour. Or a Duffy for harbor cruising (Newport Dunes). Fun walk around the Lagoon. Enter Back Bay drive and pay for access to the resort. Or Free parking on Bayside near the gates or on Back Bay drive behind the Hyatt for a little longer walk for free Pedestrian entry to the Dunes. Bring beach chairs and hang out for the day. Fun beach type eats (Hot dogs and Hamburgers) and soft serve cones at MoeB’s near the resort reservation center. Great for sunset or sunrise walks. Back bay nature trails are also nearby for great bird and sea creature watching, walking, biking or running. https://www.newportdunes.com