What to do in Newport Beach, CA

Activities, attractions and tours
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Newport Beach Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Newport Beach has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Newport Beach is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Newport Beach to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Newport Beach Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Newport Beach.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Newport Beach attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Balboa Peninsula

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Balboa Peninsula is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Balboa Pier and Newport Pier.

Balboa Peninsula
House at the “V”

Balboa Island

The beaches and waterfront are a few reasons travelers visit Balboa Island. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Balboa Pier and Newport Dune are a few top sights nearby.

Balboa Island
One of the places I go to most for photography. Lots of different rock formations at this beach.

Corona del Mar

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Corona del Mar. You might want to make time for a stop at Corona del Mar State Beach or Little Corona Beach.

Corona del Mar
Crystal Cove State Park showing a house and general coastal views

Newport Coast

5/5(6 area reviews)

Newport Coast is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Crystal Cove and Pelican Hill Golf Course while in the area.

Newport Coast
Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage

West Newport

While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Newport Pier and Balboa Peninsula Beaches.

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Lido Isle

Though Lido Isle might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newport Pier and Mother’s Beach.

Lido Isle

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