Guidebook for Newport Beach
Food Scene
Lighthouse Cafe
1600 W Balboa BlvdGreat view and decent prices for brunch
Eat Chow
1802 Newport BlvdGreat inexpensive food, chic decor
Great deli to grab some wine, cheese, and the stuff you get at delis :)
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A Market
3400 West Coast HwyGreat deli to grab some wine, cheese, and the stuff you get at delis :)
These donuts are bomb! Super fluffy and yummy. Be forewarned though, yours truly loves any donut as long as they don't taste of refried oil. They actually have some healthy egg white protein sandwich options as well.
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Dough Boy's Donuts & Bakery
4535 West Coast HwyThese donuts are bomb! Super fluffy and yummy. Be forewarned though, yours truly loves any donut as long as they don't taste of refried oil. They actually have some healthy egg white protein sandwich options as well.
It's close and they have pretty good coffee, as well as an assortment of bagel sandwiches. I think the owners are Korean so if you like Korean coffee, you know what you're getting :)
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Al Cappuccino Coffee House
4547 West Coast HwyIt's close and they have pretty good coffee, as well as an assortment of bagel sandwiches. I think the owners are Korean so if you like Korean coffee, you know what you're getting :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Decent place to get a few drinks and grab a few bites from their menu.
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The Alley Newport Beach
4501 West Coast HwyDecent place to get a few drinks and grab a few bites from their menu.
Awesome nighttime street fair and farmer's market that happens every week Tuesday night 5 to 9 pm.
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Surf City Nights Street Fair and Certified Farmers' Market
315 3rd StAwesome nighttime street fair and farmer's market that happens every week Tuesday night 5 to 9 pm.
Essentials
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1835 Newport BlvdA good plaza to get some supplies for the weekend.
Organic produce and goods. They have a nice assortment of products you can't get at your average joe supermarket. Their bulk goods are fairly priced.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
9861 Adams AveOrganic produce and goods. They have a nice assortment of products you can't get at your average joe supermarket. Their bulk goods are fairly priced.
Sightseeing
They have tours you can book here if you're into that sort of thing. They also have a bunch of carnival-esque activities to spend a day enjoying with family. Lots of typical fair food...YUM!
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Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay AveThey have tours you can book here if you're into that sort of thing. They also have a bunch of carnival-esque activities to spend a day enjoying with family. Lots of typical fair food...YUM!
Shopping
Every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, get your fresh local produce. Many of the stalls have locally sourced, fresh seafood since after all, we're by the ocean.
Corona del Mar Farmers' Market
3201 CA-1Every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, get your fresh local produce. Many of the stalls have locally sourced, fresh seafood since after all, we're by the ocean.
Getting Around
This place is close, and cheap! Biking is probably the best way to get around since parking is really difficult to come by on weekends.
10/day BARGAIN BIKE RENTALS
This place is close, and cheap! Biking is probably the best way to get around since parking is really difficult to come by on weekends.