Newport in a Day

Start your morning with a glass of champagne and breathtaking panoramic views at Newport Landing Restaurant's signature brunch. With its prime waterfront location, you'll enjoy watching the ships roll into Newport Harbor as you feast on a variety of mouthwatering cuisine.

After brunch, take to the seas with a visit to Balboa Boat Rentals at the Balboa Ferry landing. Hourly rentals are available for do-it-yourself "Duffy" electric boats, single and double kayaks, sleek sailboats and powerful runabouts.

Once you regain your "land legs," it's just a short walk over to Ruby's Diner for lunch. The premier 1940's diner, situated at the end of the Balboa Pier, is an 11-time recipient of Orange Coast Magazine's "Best Burger" award. With its fun-filled family atmosphere, pier location and reasonable prices, Ruby's is a must-see for all Newport Beach visitors.

Stuffed full with burgers, fries, and creamy milkshakes, let your food digest as you spend a leisurely afternoon searching for shells on the beach, getting sand between your toes and watching real California surfers. Perhaps the best place to watch is "The Wedge" at the mouth of Newport Harbor, where some of the biggest waves on the West coast test the mettle of surfers and bodyboarders alike.

Burn off lunch-time calories and revel in Newport Beach's pleasant year-round weather with a saunter along the boardwalk between the Balboa and Newport Beach piers - an easy 2.5 mile walk. To cover more ground, consider renting cruiser bicycles from Boardwalk Shops at the Newport Pier.

Savor a romantic candlelit dinner at Villa Nova Restaurant, where you'll experience fine Italian cuisine while gazing at the sunset over Newport Harbor. Established in 1933, this landmark dinner house features homemade pastas, fresh seafood, steaks and veal specialties. Complimentary valet parking and guest boat docks are available to all patrons and reservations are recommended.

Contact Information

Newport Landing Restaurant
503 E. Edgewater
Balboa, CA 92661
(949) 675-2373

Balboa Boat Rentals
510 E. Edgewater Ave.
Balboa, CA 92661
(949) 673-7200

Ruby’s Diner
# 1 Balboa Pier
Balboa, CA 92661
(949) 675-RUBY

Boardwalk Shops at the Newport Pier
2122 W. Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 673-1389

Villa Nova Restaurant
3131 W. Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 642-7880