So I got the rest of the weekend off from wrk & with my wife being a teacher, she also has time of since kids are out of skool at the moment. We decided to come down south to new port beach were staying right dwn near the beach at the Marriott , just wondering what there is to do down here?

 

There's usually a party at Dennis Rodmans' house.

 

Fashion island for shopping. haha

 

Lots of coke.

 

Lol no gucci for me .... Any family activities? Or good spots to welcome the year minus dooch bag? A good spot that doesn't frequent *********? And dammmmm does Dennis rodman really live ova here?

 

Balboa. There's a snowboard outlet down there. I didn't get a chance to check it.
Some good restaurants.

Drop a line to the so-called icubers

 

Last time I was there my fun time consisted of a really tasty sandwhich on the beach after sunset (noone else there, think its technically closed at this time) and a doobie.

I'd try to find a bar and restaurant area by the beach if possible.

 

Newport Beach is generally filled with pretty spendy places, but its a nice place... if you have time and the desire to do so, you should try driving up/down HWY 1. If you're driving a moded car, just keep it at the limit and don't drive like an asshat.

Avoid Irvine if you're a minority or driving a modified car... they'll pull you over.

If you're into bars and such, you can head north to Huntington Beach - beware of the bros/wannabe MMA fighters.

Laguna Beach and Dana Point to the south is nice too. There are also a great deal of parks and open space...

South Coast Plaza is great if you're wanting to shop, disneyland and knotts isn't too far away.

If its late and you're hungry, Harbor House in Seal Beach or Dana Point is really awesome and have some of the best chili/chili cheese fries.

If you're into ramen/japanese - go to Shin Sen Gumi - they have two storefronts - ramen refill for a few bucks.

Lee's Sandwiches on brookhurst is open 24/7 - their coffee will keep you up for DAYS.

 

Avoid HB at all costs unless you want to hang out with way too many Bros. Costa Mesa has some alright places.

Goathill Tavern (in Costa Mesa on Newport Blvd) has 140ish beers on tap and a pretty good vibe. That used to be my bar when I was still living down there. Eat at Wahoo's on the corner of Bristol and Baker - really good 'surf' food.

Hit up the Fun Zone in Balboa. Ride the ferris wheel or the 'Dark and Scary' ride. Take the ferry across to Balboa Island and there are some good eats over there, too.

There is a ton of stuff to do down there.

 

So far a beutiful day and hella exotic cars I am nutting left and right!

 

I used to live there too. Some highlights, if you can:

Eat at the Crab Cooker. Stand in line, it's worth it, if only because it is an original.

Visit the wedge - even on a small day it is a neat spot, and you can go out on the jetty for a better view of the beach. Just don't fall off of it.

I second the Goat Hill, as well as the Balboa Ferry and Fun Zone. Cruise PCH and check out the exotic dealerships.

Breakfast at Mutt Lynch's, with a schooner of beer sitting on the front windows. Lunch at TK burger.

Rent a cruiser and ride the boardwalk. Or walk it.

Good luck and have fun!

 

Back in the Port!!! Fn nice here!!! Good place for breakfast?

 

Charlie's Chili - Newport Beach, CA, 92663 - Citysearch

So good and right at the base of Newport Pier.

 

Is it like a dinner? Looking for something lil kid friendly... Eggs and potatoes!lol

 

My favorite place is shut down. So bummed last time I went down there. I'll ask my aunt what's good down there now. They live in costa mesa.