Guidebook for Newport Beach
Food Scene
This is the closest bar/restaurant to my place and it's underground which is really cool. They also have live performances most nights of the week. It's either a long walk or a short cab ride away.
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La Cave
1695 Irvine AveThis is the closest bar/restaurant to my place and it's underground which is really cool. They also have live performances most nights of the week. It's either a long walk or a short cab ride away.
I work here on the weekends and it's the new local off the beaten path hangout and watering hole. Great if you want to have some good food and drinks but don't want the craziness of the peninsula.
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Wild Goose Tavern
436 E 17th StI work here on the weekends and it's the new local off the beaten path hangout and watering hole. Great if you want to have some good food and drinks but don't want the craziness of the peninsula.
A local and historic favorite with the best clam chowder and fresh fish.
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The Crab Cooker
2200 Newport BlvdA local and historic favorite with the best clam chowder and fresh fish.
For the best local Mexican food and margaritas. I recommend the carne asada plate.
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Avila's El Ranchito - Newport Beach
2800 Newport BlvdFor the best local Mexican food and margaritas. I recommend the carne asada plate.
Tucked away in a shopping center and easily missed but not forgotten. Great food and clothing all in one place with a tropical island atmosphere.
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Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
854 Avocado AvenueTucked away in a shopping center and easily missed but not forgotten. Great food and clothing all in one place with a tropical island atmosphere.
Starbucks
250 E 17th StWhere the coffee is
It's in the back of Pitfire Pizza and is a really cool local secret specialty cocktail bar and speakeasy.
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Pie Society Bar
353 E 17th StIt's in the back of Pitfire Pizza and is a really cool local secret specialty cocktail bar and speakeasy.
Thai Nakorn Restaurant
12532 W Garden Grove BlvdMy favorite Thai food =)
Alejandro's Mexican Food
801 W 19th StThe other 24 hour more authentic late night Mexican food spot
The best local party pizza, open late and perfect after a day at the beach.
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Laventina's Big Cheese Pizza
2819 Newport BlvdThe best local party pizza, open late and perfect after a day at the beach.
Al's New York Cafe
1673 Irvine AveThe other local pizza spot
Beach Pit BBQ
1676 Tustin AveMy favorite BBQ food
Kappo Honda
18450 Brookhurst StSushi, Sashimi and more!
Super Pollo
1731 Superior AveThe sneaky local BBQ chicken Mexican food spot not everyone knows about.
Galley Cafe
829 Harbor Island DrSecret Breakfast spot with a view of the Harbor
Everything Else
Thank heaven for this place! For snacks, candy, soda, coffee, drinks etc.
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7-Eleven
1097 Baker StThank heaven for this place! For snacks, candy, soda, coffee, drinks etc.
Ralphs
1150 Irvine AveThe closest grocery store to my place.
If you're looking for a nightclub experience this is the spot.
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Nightclub Web Design
If you're looking for a nightclub experience this is the spot.
Growers Direct
26541 Aliso Creek RdFor fresh fruits and vegetables this is the place to go.
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StFor a healthier grocery store alternative.
Jamba Costa Mesa
1835 Newport BlvdFruit smoothies.
24 Hour Fitness
555 W 19th StIf you like to exercise here you go.
For great sandwiches, soups, fresh bread, pastries, and free wifi.
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Panera Bread
1348 Bison AveFor great sandwiches, soups, fresh bread, pastries, and free wifi.
If you like decor you see in my apartment, you will love where it came from.
Jackson Newman Interiors
If you like decor you see in my apartment, you will love where it came from.
World famous surf break, large waves from south swells draw crowds and is a site to behold when it's pumping.
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The Wedge
E OceanfrontWorld famous surf break, large waves from south swells draw crowds and is a site to behold when it's pumping.
It's the happiest place on earth and it's only 18 miles away =)
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrIt's the happiest place on earth and it's only 18 miles away =)
John Wayne Airport
18601 Airport WayThe most convenient airport to where I live.
SusieCakes
2043 Westcliff DrThe best cupcakes and tasty treats!
Plenty of stores and restaurants on Main St. and at the end of it is the world famous HB Pier, home of the US Open of Surfing every Summer.
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Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach PierPlenty of stores and restaurants on Main St. and at the end of it is the world famous HB Pier, home of the US Open of Surfing every Summer.
The coolest way to get tot he Balboa Fun Zone is from Balboa Island on the Ferry, you will usually see a Seal swimming around here.
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Balboa Island Ferry
Balboa Island FerryThe coolest way to get tot he Balboa Fun Zone is from Balboa Island on the Ferry, you will usually see a Seal swimming around here.
A really cool boardwalk carnival atmosphere with shops, bars and restaurants.
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Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay AveA really cool boardwalk carnival atmosphere with shops, bars and restaurants.
One of the nicer more interesting shopping malls around.
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrOne of the nicer more interesting shopping malls around.
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StProbably the biggest most diverse mall in the area.
CVS
1020 Irvine AveThe nearest pharmacy
Mariners Library
1300 Irvine AveIf you need a quiet place to study this is the spot
Knott’S Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdAn awesome amusement park
Really small and inexpensive zoo to visit. The land was donated to the city as long as they keep at least 50 primates at the zoo, so this is a great place to monkey around!
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Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
1801 E Chestnut AveReally small and inexpensive zoo to visit. The land was donated to the city as long as they keep at least 50 primates at the zoo, so this is a great place to monkey around!
Del Taco
7175 Yorktown AveYour 24 hour food source
United States Postal Service
177 Riverside AveThe nearest post office
An awesome movie theater. Kobe Bryant goes here to watch movies, I saw him there watching Batman. =)
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Regal Edwards Big Newport & RPX
300 Newport Center DrAn awesome movie theater. Kobe Bryant goes here to watch movies, I saw him there watching Batman. =)
Best Buy
17545 Gale AveFor all your electronic needs
Fry's Electronics
10800 Kalama River AveFor all the electronics you can't get at Best Buy
Long Beach
Where Snoop Dogg lives =P
Round Table Pizza
2860 S Bristol St50% off on Wednesday!
Laguna Beach
Just south of here and a great place to visit
Irvine Spectrum Center
An outdoor mall with movie theaters and restaurants
Shopping
Dairy Queen
102 Pacific Coast HwyMy favorite ice cream, dipped cones are the best! I also recommend a blizzard =)
Peet's Coffee
424 E 17th StThe local coffee shop
The UPS Store
1835 Newport BlvdIn case you need to ship something.
Gary's Deli
3309 East Coast HwyNew York style deli for all your sandwich needs
Surfside Sports
233 E 17th StFor all your beach/surfing needs
Drinks & Nightlife
High end dining. The food is the best here, and the Oreo ice cream desert is awesome.
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Bandera
3201 CA-1High end dining. The food is the best here, and the Oreo ice cream desert is awesome.
Pierce Street Annex
330 E 17th StOne of the only dance floors around with lots of parking pool tables.
The other El Ranchito, same great food, better parking and less crowded than on the peninsula
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Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa
2101 Placentia AveThe other El Ranchito, same great food, better parking and less crowded than on the peninsula
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
1639 E Imperial HwyMy other favorite BBQ food