Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Newport Beach travel guide

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With a population of 85,186, Newport Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Newport Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Newport Beach

Balboa Peninsula is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Newport Beach. These include popular favorites such as Pescadou Bistro (3325 Newport Blvd), The Dock (2816 LaFayette Avenue) and Tupelo Junction Cafe (508 29th St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Canaletto Ristorante Veneto (545 Newport Center Drive) and Muldoon's Irish Pub (202 Newport Center Drive) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Buona Forchetta Newport Beach (2300 Newport Blvd unit 104) and Gracias Madre - Newport (1617 Westcliff Drive. Suite 112 Suite 112) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Newport Beach.

When to visit Newport Beach

Newport Beach in May
Estimated package price
$628
2 travelers
Flight to Newport Beach
3 nights at hotel
Newport Beach in May
Estimated package price
$628
2 travelers
Flight to Newport Beach
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newport Beach in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Newport Beach, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Newport Beach

Plane

When flying to Newport Beach, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newport Beach include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Newport Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Newport Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 37 miles from Newport Beach. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Newport Beach’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Newport Beach, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newport Beach include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Newport Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Newport Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 37 miles from Newport Beach. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Newport Beach’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Newport Beach

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Newport Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newport Beach

Average rates range from around $528 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $572 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newport Beach, with prices from $112 to $1,562 per night. Balboa Peninsula is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newport Beach are about 6% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Balboa Peninsula - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Newport Beach Hotel, Lido House Autograph Collection and Balboa Inn. The average nightly price for a double room in Balboa Peninsula is $256.

Balboa Peninsula - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Newport Beach Hotel, Lido House Autograph Collection and Balboa Inn. The average nightly price for a double room in Balboa Peninsula is $256.
Most popular hotel in Newport Beach by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Newport Beach

Most booked hotels in Newport Beach

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Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1162 reviews)
$372+
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Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1153 reviews)
$316+
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The Resort at Pelican Hill
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 248 reviews)
$1,040+
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The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 982 reviews)
$378+
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Hyatt Regency Irvine
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 703 reviews)
$214+
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Balboa Bay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 486 reviews)
$406+
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Renting a car in Newport Beach

Renting a car in Newport Beach costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Newport Beach is the Thrifty branch at 18601 North Airport Way, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Newport Beach.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Newport Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Newport Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Newport Beach costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Newport Beach is the Thrifty branch at 18601 North Airport Way, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Newport Beach.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Newport Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Newport Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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