The Beachview Blog

If you thought Newport Beach is just for the beach goer, think again! Our local trails and walking paths are so picturesque, you just gotta spend a day or two exploring these pathways to panoramic perfection!   Crystal Cove State Park A 15 minute drive down PCH from the peninsula takes you to Crystal Cove, a beautiful destination where the beach meets dramatic cliffs and rolling hills. This makes for ideal hiking, as you’ll have panoramic views of the Pacific at every point in your journey. We also love it here, because there are hikes for every type of adventurer

As lifelong locals of Newport Beach, we’re experts on where to rent gear and book tours for any water activity you can think of! And because our town is made up of more than 50% water, there are tons of fun water activities for you to try – on the bay & on the ocean!   Learn How to Surf! Next to Waikiki, Newport Beach is one of the best spots for learning how to surf! The waves are tame and the ocean floor is all sand (aka no rocks or reef!). Endless Sun Surf School is our hands-down favorite

Our off-the-beaten-path food series concludes with dinner. We’re sharing our favorite places to sup without the touristy hype. Since Newport locals live in their flip flops and shorts, most of our winners are casual sit-down restaurants. But if you’re on vacation and looking to splurge, we threw in a few fancier options, too!    For a Delicious Helping of California Cuisine, Sol Grill is a Local Treasure! Funky & absolutely fabulous, Sol Grill is where the locals go when they want amazing, upscale food without the hefty price tag. The meatballs are their specialty, but we’re bougie and go for

Take your beach day to a whole new level with these fun and unique ideas your kids are sure to love! Swap out Your Boogie Boards for Inner Tubes Don’t get us wrong, we love an afternoon of boogie boarding. But there’s something about twirling in an inner tube as a wave whisks you to shore that’s just pure joy. We also love using inner tubes at the beach because they are more buoyant than a lot of boogie boards, have no hard edges, and make it easier to catch waves. Go ahead, look like a fool in your tube,

Our off-the-beaten-path food series continues with lunch. We’re sharing our favorite places for quick & satisfying grub without the touristy hubbub.    For Those Raging Burger Cravings, T.K. Burger is Top of the List An almost literal hole-in-the-wall, it’s easy to miss this local burger joint amidst the other touristy eateries at the Newport Pier. But boy, follow your nose and you’ll find T.K. Burger flipping juicy patties served on potato rolls with all the fixin’s (including their secret sauce). But if we’re being honest, we sometimes come just for the steak fries & surf videos blasting from old-school TV