2 Days in Newport Beach: What to Do and See in Newport Beach

Day 1 | Morning

Sunset Cruises

Ticket Price: 25 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 400 Main Street, Newport Beach, CA 92661,United States

Take a cruise ship that cruises Newport Bay and Newport Beach to enjoy beautiful California sunsets at sunset. Newport Bay is the larger leisure bay on the west coast and the larger natural bay. Hundreds of yachts, sailing boats and cruise ships are often moored in the harbour during each cruise. The boat will slowly leave Newport Bay and head along the shore of Newport Beach. There are also drinks on board. As the sun sets, the setting sun shines on the sea, glowing and illuminating the skyline along the coast of Newport Beach. The cruise line takes 1.5 hours and includes a free drink (drink or beer).

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Crystal Cove State Beach.

Crystal Cove State Beach

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Crystal Cove Trail, Newport Beach, CA 92657, USA

One of the beach state parks built along the coast of California, including 3.2 miles of beach and 2,400 acres of forest land for development. The beaches here are beautiful and a great place to camp, enjoy the sand, sun and surf on the beach, or go hiking and biking in the woodlands.

Reviews from Real Guests:

henessy_: there are many sea creatures here i remembrr when i was in elementary we came here for a field trip

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Crystal Cove State Beach? Montage Laguna Beach is one of your top choices.

Montage Laguna Beach

Located on the beach, this luxurious Laguna Beach resort features an ocean facing pool and a sun terrace. All rooms feature a deep marble soaking tub. Three restaurants are featured. Select suites feature plush cream sofas or an ocean view at Montage Laguna Beach. Each luxurious room provides plush bathrobes, free spa toiletries and a dual vanity in the en suite bathroom. Equipped with free Wi-Fi, every room also provides a flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. Studio Restaurant features a chef table that can seat twelve in a private dining room. Featuring outdoor dining, The Loft Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Poolside dining and cocktails are featured at Mosaic Bar & Grille. Offering nightly entertainment and cocktails, The Lobby Lounge is also available for guests’ enjoyment. Spa Montage provides a variety of spa services. Poolside cabanas are offered at Laguna Beach Montage. Boutique shops and art galleries are featured. Dana Point is 5 miles away from Montage Laguna Beach. Los Angeles International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away and John Wayne Airport is 20 miles away.

Day 2 | Morning

Lookout Point

Location: 3001 Ocean Blvd, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, USA

With views of the coastline, ocean and strait, it's a great place to walk the dog for a weekend picnic.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sportfishing nearby is the top choice before you leave Lookout Point and hit the road.

Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sportfishing

Opening Hours: November to February (Monday to Friday): 10:00; 13:00 November to February (Saturday to Sunday): 9:30, 12:00, 14:30 March to October (every day ): 10:00, 13:00, 15:30, 18:00 Time may vary, subject to the final time on voucher

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 400 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661, USA

Orange County in Los Angeles is one of the few places in the world where you can see whales year-round. During winter and spring, there are migrations of gray whales. During summer and autumn we can see active blue whales. There, the chances of seeing whales are very good, and if you are lucky, you can see many whales or even groups of whales on a single cruise. Giant blue and grey whales migrate every year, and visitors can watch a 2-2.5 hour whale cruise on Davey's big boat, as well as kingfishers, minks, humpbacks, and even the very famous killer whales. Several different dolphins are sometimes seen, including the giant Lisbon dolphin and the playful common dolphin. Sea lions and various other marine life will also have the opportunity to see. The whale boat is 65 feet long and has a large sundeck upstairs that surrounds the seating. The boat also sells a variety of food and beverages. Visitors can sit indoors near the large windows while watching whales and indulging in food. Our whale boats are used for marine life viewing, the captain and crew have extensive background knowledge in marine biology and professional commentary will make your journey enjoyable.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Resort at Pelican Hill in advance, because all the tourists head to Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sportfishing love staying at it.

Resort at Pelican Hill

Featuring Italian Renaissance architecture, this 504 acre luxury resort features spacious bungalows and suites with flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. The resort is located at the Pelican Hill Golf Course and features golf lessons, a full-service spa, an iconic coliseum pool and on-site dining options. Newport Center is 15 minutes’ drive away. Each guest accommodation includes uniquely decorated rooms with spa-style bathrooms and white bedding. Select accommodations at Resort at Pelican Hill include a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area. Guests can relax or swim in the Coliseum Pool area, which features an outdoor pool and a restaurant offering poolside dining. The resort also offers a fitness centre in the spa. The resort’s 5 restaurants include Andrea, which offers ocean view dining and serves Northern Italian cuisine with house made sauces. Pelican Girl offers steaks, burgers and wood-fired pizza from an open kitchen and has a full bar with whiskeys from around the world. Resort at Pelican Hill is 35 minutes’ drive away from Disneyland. Balboa Island and the Balboa Fun Zone are 20 minutes’ drive away.

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