There are tons of Newport Beach museums that are worth a stop, especially if art and local history are in your wheelhouse. Tour the Orange County Museum of Art, or pay a visit to the Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society. Take the kids to the interactive ExplorOcean museum, or head down to Balboa Pier and hit up the Balboa Fun Zone, a seaside amusement park with vintage vibes. Or, leave the kids at home and hit up a local winery, complete with a bottle to take back to your Newport Beach vacation rental.
Don't be surprised if most of your day revolves around the beach. From fresh seafood straight off the boat to watersports activities ranging from paddle boarding, surfing, and boating, there's plenty to see by the sea. Book a romantic dinner cruise for 2, or charter a boat for the whole family. Clothes horses will find nirvana at Fashion Island, an upscale outdoor mall and one of the largest of its kind in Orange County. Opt for a Newport Beach vacation rental with waterfront views, and you'll get to see local life from a whole new perspective.
Newport Beach is attractive all year long, thanks to its famous SoCal weather. Travelers looking for the best weather and the smallest crowds should consider visiting in March and April, or September and October. May and June are known for the local "June Gloom," when the sky is uncharacteristically gray. Late summer tends to be crowded and expensive, with hotter temps that can make long days outside less appealing. December through February are too cool for swimming, but should still be considered if you're in need of some winter sun.
Like many of Southern California's coastal towns, Newport Beach is set against a backdrop of rolling hills, perfect for hiking, wildlife-spotting, and birdwatching. For travelers who don't want to stray too far from the Pacific coast but still hope to see some action, dolphins and whales have been known to swim past, and seals have been spotted vegging on some of the sandy beaches. If you're antsy to hit the high seas, take a boat or ferry ride out to Catalina Island, and explore a new SoCal hotspot for the day.
The nearest airport is in Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne), located 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), which is 19.1 mi (30.8 km) away.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 2,141 vacation rentals around Newport Beach. From 1,372 house rentals to 51 villa rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.
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Vrbo offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Newport Beach. From Vrbo travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
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