Guidebook for Corona del Mar
Food Scene
Chronic Tacos
3601 Pacific Coast HwyGood, fast and inexpensive Mexican food.
La Fogata Rotisserie Chicken
3025 East Coast HwyGood healthy food with reasonable prices.
Andrew Weil is behind this healthy eatery. Don't let the 'healthy' deter you, the food is deelish and yes, they have a bar! Great atmosphere too.
25 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
451 Newport Center DrAndrew Weil is behind this healthy eatery. Don't let the 'healthy' deter you, the food is deelish and yes, they have a bar! Great atmosphere too.
Great Organic bistro-style food, coffee, small market with interesting foods, grab and go lunch, etc. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Great for breakfast, lunch
56 locals recommend
Zinc Cafe & Market
3222 East Coast HwyGreat Organic bistro-style food, coffee, small market with interesting foods, grab and go lunch, etc. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Great for breakfast, lunch
Starbucks
2801 East Coast HwyNeed I say more?
A classic CDM eatery. Iconic building, old english theme, known for its prime rib. Wear nice clothes.
25 locals recommend
Five Crowns
3801 East Coast HwyA classic CDM eatery. Iconic building, old english theme, known for its prime rib. Wear nice clothes.
Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Great kabobs and their mediterranean salad can't be beat. Great vegetarian options too.
15 locals recommend
Panini Kabob Grill - Corona Del Mar
2333 East Coast HwyGreat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Great kabobs and their mediterranean salad can't be beat. Great vegetarian options too.
Nice menu, salads, sandwiches, chicken, etc. very nice setting with windows opening to PCH
25 locals recommend
Summer House
2744 East Coast HwyNice menu, salads, sandwiches, chicken, etc. very nice setting with windows opening to PCH
Great Rotisserie Chicken, BBQ Ribs, nice bar. Delish but extremely illegal cornbread!
46 locals recommend
Bandera
3201 CA-1Great Rotisserie Chicken, BBQ Ribs, nice bar. Delish but extremely illegal cornbread!
Fusion Asian Eatery - one of our favorites. You must try the 'Vietnamese Crepe' - totally unique, healthy and deelish
21 locals recommend
Bamboo Bistro
2600 East Coast HwyFusion Asian Eatery - one of our favorites. You must try the 'Vietnamese Crepe' - totally unique, healthy and deelish
The Bungalow Restaurant
2441 East Coast HwyGreat Steak and Seafood and Martinis!
One of our faves... Try the duck wings (appetizer but i take it as a meal). and their ribeye can't be beat. Cool cocktails too!
11 locals recommend
Olea. Cellar,Craft,Cook
2001 Westcliff DrOne of our faves... Try the duck wings (appetizer but i take it as a meal). and their ribeye can't be beat. Cool cocktails too!
Hip place with cool decor. Eat at private table or share a long banquet table with others. Great menu.
39 locals recommend
SOCIAL Costa Mesa
512 W 19th StHip place with cool decor. Eat at private table or share a long banquet table with others. Great menu.
Known as top drawer steakhouse. Lives up to its reputation. Tomahawk Tuesdays gets you a huge tomahawk steak (for 2 but we always have leftovers) plus 2 sides, 2 salads, 2 desserts all for $135. (as of 2/2021). Great deal.
12 locals recommend
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
455 Newport Center DrKnown as top drawer steakhouse. Lives up to its reputation. Tomahawk Tuesdays gets you a huge tomahawk steak (for 2 but we always have leftovers) plus 2 sides, 2 salads, 2 desserts all for $135. (as of 2/2021). Great deal.
Entertainment & Activities
For kids of all ages, the 'Fun Zone' and the Promenade are a great place to enjoy local flavor.Try Newport Landing or Harborside Restaurants. Take the ferry from Balboa Island for a nice ride on water
114 locals recommend
Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay AveFor kids of all ages, the 'Fun Zone' and the Promenade are a great place to enjoy local flavor.Try Newport Landing or Harborside Restaurants. Take the ferry from Balboa Island for a nice ride on water
Shopping
VERY NICE shopping center. Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomies, Macys and lots a lots of specialty shops and restaurants. Here's all the scoop: http://www.shopfashionisland.com/
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrVERY NICE shopping center. Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomies, Macys and lots a lots of specialty shops and restaurants. Here's all the scoop: http://www.shopfashionisland.com/
Everything Else
A secluded beach not far from home. Great photography spot.
33 locals recommend
Little Corona del Mar Beach
A secluded beach not far from home. Great photography spot.
Outstanding easy hike walking distance from the Apartment. You won't believe that you are just minutes from the neighborhood!
Buck Gully trailhead
872 Poppy AveOutstanding easy hike walking distance from the Apartment. You won't believe that you are just minutes from the neighborhood!
Spa Gregorie's
200 Newport Center DrBest Spa in Newport Beach - and you get a discount! (we own it :-))
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueIconic beach community with shopping, dining, harbor views
Beautiful hidden gem. Botanical gardens, bistro and great gift shop. A Historical museum of local history as well. If you need a moment of serenity, this is your spot!
27 locals recommend
Sherman Library & Gardens
2647 East Coast HwyBeautiful hidden gem. Botanical gardens, bistro and great gift shop. A Historical museum of local history as well. If you need a moment of serenity, this is your spot!