If you’ve been longing for some well-deserved time under the sun, Newport Beach, California has the shorelines, waves, and wonderful city-center entertainment options to match! Head this way to enjoy a stay is a good choice year-round whether you’re one for the great outdoors or you prefer to shop and dine your way through an adventure. No matter what your travel interests might entail, Newport Beach is packed with places to discover and see for yourself. The following are some of the top Newport Beach sightseeing tours that you’re certainly going to want to add to your itinerary the next time travel plans bring you this way.
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Get Out on the Water and Connect with Amazing Creatures
Newport Beach is brimming over with incredible land-based sightseeing tours to enjoy but if you want to kick things off on a thrilling note, booking a whale-watching tour is the way to go. Team up with Whale Watching Adventure at 309 Palm Street when you’re looking to enjoy a family-friendly whale-watching tour out on the waves. There’s nothing quite as heart-pounding as sightseeing on the water where these incredible marine creatures thrive. Along the way, there’s a good chance you’ll also spot dolphins and sea lions too. It’s a unique route to encountering area wildlife that’s as educational as it is inspiring. When you have the opportunity to get up close to gray whales and blue whales alike, it’s a sightseeing experience you won’t want to miss.
Take a Segway Tour
Many of the landscapes that adorn the greater Newport Beach area are best seen by Segway. The pros over at Balboa Fun Tours are happy to help you get set up on a customized outing alongside a local guide for more insightful views of the Newport Beach pier, harbor, boardwalk, and beyond. This is a great sightseeing tour for those who enjoy traveling in eco-friendly style and gives you access to more terrain than you’re likely to cover on foot. The views of the coastline are truly captivating on these tours, and you’ll learn more about the culture and history of the area as well.
Cycle Your Way to Sightseeing Adventure
If you’re looking to add an electric bike sightseeing tour to your itinerary, partner up with Cecil’s Cyclery. They offer three tours you can choose from tailored to your preferences. The Wedge to Huntington Pier tour is a two-hour outing alongside a local guide. You’ll take the ferry from Balboa Island to the peninsula where you’ll explore the boardwalk and beach on two wheels. This tour showcases the Wedge, Hunting Beach Pier, and downtown restaurants. Those tour participants who choose the Newport Back Bay Loop tour will explore the Upper Newport Bay’s beautiful regional bike trail that covers 10.5 miles of terrain and includes stops at Upper Castaways Park and the Mary Muth Interpretive Center too. The third tour option with this company is the Crystal Cove tour which is an in-depth look at Corona Del Mar along the Pacific Coast Highway to Crystal Cove.
Make it a Self-Guided Tour Experience
Those who prefer to see Newport Beach at their own preferred pace will want to make sure they’ve downloaded the GPSmyCity app on their smartphone while they’re in town. This app lets you create a customized walking tour of the city complete with GPS navigation, detailed routes and information about the stops you choose to enjoy.
Book Your Stay Today
A trip to Newport Beach is always the right choice and at Burr White Realty, we have the vacation rental you need to top off your experience in luxury and style. Reach out today to learn more about our exciting and inviting property options and to start planning your next getaway. We look forward to seeing you in sunny California soon.