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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You're Going to Love Newport Beach

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

Newport Center is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Newport Beach. These include popular favorites such as Sushi Roku - Newport Beach (327 Newport Center Drive), Tavern House Kitchen + Bar (333 Bayside Dr) and Ocean 48 - Newport (151 Newport Center Dr). If you’re looking for affordable options, Javier's Crystal Cove (7832 E Pacific Coast Hwy) and JOEY Newport Beach (453 Newport Center Dr) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Buona Forchetta Newport Beach (2300 Newport Blvd unit 104) and Lido Bottle Works (3408 Via Oporto) 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 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newport Beach include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Newport Beach departs from Denver and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newport Beach, followed by Train. The train journey from Newport Beach to San Luis Obispo takes 5h 32m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $420 for a 46h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newport Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 60 km from Newport Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Newport Beach’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Newport Beach, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newport Beach include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Newport Beach departs from Denver and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newport Beach, followed by Train. The train journey from Newport Beach to San Luis Obispo takes 5h 32m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $420 for a 46h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newport Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 60 km from Newport Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Newport Beach’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.

Airports near Newport Beach

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Newport Beach

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,751 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,207 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,312 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,688 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,167 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newport Beach

From 5-star hotels such as the The Resort at Pelican Hill to great affordable options like the Newport Beach Hotel, Newport Beach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $508 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $496 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach Hotel and Extended Stay America Suites - Orange County - John Wayne Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newport Beach, with prices from $62 to $2,034 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 141% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Balboa Peninsula - Lido House Autograph Collection, Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel and Balboa Inn have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Balboa Peninsula will cost you about $233 per night.

Balboa Peninsula - Lido House Autograph Collection, Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel and Balboa Inn have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Balboa Peninsula will cost you about $233 per night.
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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The Resort at Pelican Hill
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 245 reviews)
$807+
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Pendry Newport Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 219 reviews)
$406+
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The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1035 reviews)
$297+
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Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1090 reviews)
$156+
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Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1150 reviews)
$157+
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Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1974 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Newport Beach

Renting a car in Newport Beach costs $37 per day, on average, or $74 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Thrifty and U-Save 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 9 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Newport Beach.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Newport Beach is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Newport Beach costs $37 per day, on average, or $74 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Thrifty and U-Save 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 9 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Newport Beach.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Newport Beach is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Newport Beach

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Economy

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

Standard SUV
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