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 January
Estimated package price
$130
2 travelers
Flight to Newport Beach
3 nights at hotel
Newport Beach in January
Estimated package price
$130
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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Newport Beach departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 24m.

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 Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Newport Beach departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 24m.

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 Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Newport Beach

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Newport Beach

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,854 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,537 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newport Beach

Average rates range from around $529 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $547 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach and Extended Stay America Suites - Orange County - John Wayne Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newport Beach, with prices from $56 to $1,763 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 56% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Balboa Peninsula - In Newport Beach’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Newport Beach Hotel, Lido House Autograph Collection and Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel.

Balboa Peninsula - In Newport Beach’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Newport Beach Hotel, Lido House Autograph Collection and Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel.
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 (9.3, 239 reviews)
$977+
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Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1216 reviews)
$255+
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Pendry Newport Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 221 reviews)
$361+
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The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1055 reviews)
$277+
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Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1208 reviews)
$127+
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Balboa Bay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 508 reviews)
$369+
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Renting a car in Newport Beach

Renting a car in Newport Beach costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Newport Beach is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Mirai or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Newport Beach costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Newport Beach is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Mirai or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Newport Beach

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$27/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

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