Newport Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with waves, birds, and a cliff at sunset.
A beach with waves, sand, and a rocky cliff.
A coastal landscape with a golf course, dense greenery, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with waves crashing onto rocks.
A coastal cliff with a beach and rocky outcrops.

Stay near popular Newport Coast attractions

Crystal Cove Beach

9.6/10 (81 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crystal Cove Beach during your trip to Newport Beach? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

NZ$53
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

NZ$170
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

NZ$126
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

NZ$43
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

NZ$80
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

NZ$182
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
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Our guide on where to stay in Newport Coast

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Photo by Sandra Hedges
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Balboa Peninsula

Travellers to Balboa Peninsula praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Balboa Beach and Balboa Fun Zone.

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Balboa Island

Balboa Island is well liked for its beaches and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Balboa Fun Zone and Newport Dune are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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 Pelican Hill Golf Course.

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West Newport

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

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Lido Isle

While Lido Isle may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Balboa Beach and Mother’s Beach.

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