Newport Beach Holidays 2025 & 2026

So what is there to do in sunny, mild, friendly Newport Beach? There's something for everyone, something for every taste, from charmingly basic and simple to the ultimate in luxury. 

Romantic sunset cruises. Professional surfing lessons. Wine tasting and leisurely harbour-front strolls, wonderful restaurants, sleek boutiques, harbour-front promenades and endless soft sands are yours. Sea, sun and culture rub shoulders in this lovely place where life is good, the people are friendly and the sea itself sits at the warm beating heart of the city's culture.  

Newport Beach Vineyards and Winery. Seaside cycle, electric bike and Segway rentals. Sport fishing and whale watching, a majestic sight you'll remember forever. Ride the waves with some of the coolest surf dudes and chicks on the planet. Or take a classic yacht excursion. The ocean sits at the heart of this attractive city, measuring your time here with the gentle lap of waves and roar of the surf. After a day outdoors in the invigorating sea air, enjoying the delightful climate, you can spend your evenings and late nights getting up close and intimate with the excellent nightlife. Expect an intoxicating high energy late-night blend of bars and clubs plus a host of superb restaurants. 

There are numerous fascinating boardwalks, bike routes and hiking trails to explore. You can head for the remarkable Fashion Island for top class retail therapy complete with enough bargains to keep you rummaging happily for hours on end. They even have professional personal shoppers available at no charge to help you spend as many of Uncle Sam's greenbacks as you can! Visit the excellent Corona del Mar Farmer’s Market for glorious fresh local produce every Saturday. Or head for the Certified Farmer’s Market in the Lido Village, a favourite with locals and visitors alike.  

Add a spot of luxury retail therapy and excellent night life and you'll acquire the full flavour of this gorgeous place in all its lively, easy-going vibrancy.  

Newport Beach Must-Do's: 

• The Balboa Fun Zone, stuffed with arcades with a big wheel and 'ExplorOcean' attraction 

• Two Newport Beach piers, Balboa and Newport pier 

• Jetpack America for thrilling James Bond-style flights aboard the world's first water-powered jetpacks 

• Shakespeare by the sea – an annual homage to the world's greatest playwright 

• Newport Beach wine and food festival 

• The city's annual Lobsterfest plus unforgettable Blue Whale watching