Published: May, 2018
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Newport Beach, Los Angeles, California

If you liked watching The OC in the 90s, you will love Newport Beach.
— Beth Sheffner Scheer
  • More about your Oliver Guide:
  • Trip type: Adult, Family, Group getaway, Beach
  • Activity level: easy
  • Ideal length of trip: Weekend, week, or month in summer

to & from

Direct flights to Orange County (SNA) or Long Beach Airport (LBC). Orange County airport is a 10 minute drive to Newport and Long Beach is about 20 minutes (if no traffic). Newport is about an hour drive from Los Angeles depending on traffic.

  • Highly recommend renting a car.
  • Use Uber or Lyft at night. Very easy and reliable for restaurant/bar hopping.

Where to Stay

If you want to rent a house on or near the beach, I would recommend Balboa Island or Peninsula Point. VRBO and AirBNB will be your best options. I recommend renting bikes (see info below) for getting around during the day.

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