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.
Activities & attractions in Newport Beach
Activities
Tours
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
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″.
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 San Francisco and takes around 1h 20m.
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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Newport Beach
Where to stay in Newport Beach
Average rates range from around $586 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $550 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 $64 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 48% 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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Newport Beach
Most booked hotels in Newport Beach
Renting a car in Newport Beach
Renting a car in Newport Beach costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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, 5% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Newport Beach is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Mirai or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Newport Beach
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$16/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$25/day