Local Activities
WINE & DINE
THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL
Pelican Grill - Modern California cuisine with sweeping Pacific Ocean views; a beautiful spot for lunch, dinner, or sunset drinks.
NEWPORT COAST & CRYSTAL COVE
Beachcomber Café - Casual beachfront dining at Crystal Cove with an ocean-view deck; great for breakfast, lunch or a sunset drink.
Mastro's Ocean Club - Upscale steak and seafood with an oceanfront setting at Crystal Cove Shopping Center.
Javier's - Upscale Mexican cuisine in a dramatic, polished setting at Crystal Cove Shopping Center.
CORONA DEL MAR
Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens - Farm-to-fork California cuisine set within the beautiful Roger's Gardens nursery; especially charming for lunch or a leisurely dinner.
Five Crowns - Historic English-style steakhouse serving classic American fare in a cozy, old-world setting.
SideDoor - Casual English-style gastropub next door to Five Crowns; a great spot for drinks and a more relaxed evening.
Bandera - Lively upscale-casual American restaurant with Southwestern influence and a fun bar atmosphere.
NEWPORT BEACH & NEWPORT HARBOR
Nobu Newport Beach - Upscale Japanese dining overlooking the harbor at Lido Marina Village.
Malibu Farm Lido - California-inspired farm-to-table dining right on the marina; particularly good for a casual waterfront breakfast or lunch.
Zinqué Newport Beach - French-inspired café and wine bar with a chic waterfront setting; great for brunch, lunch or an afternoon glass of wine.
Sushi ii - Highlights the artistry and exceptional quality of the traditional sushi
GOLF
NEWPORT COAST
Pelican Hill Golf Club - Two Tom Fazio-designed ocean-view courses for guests looking to get in a round of golf during the weekend.
DANA POINT
Monarch Beach Golf Links - Ocean-view 18-hole course in Dana Point at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach; a beautiful resort-style option just south of Newport Beach.
IRVINE
Strawberry Farms Golf Club - Scenic 18-hole course tucked into the Irvine canyons, with rolling terrain, wetlands and a 35-acre reservoir. A great option for golfers who want a change of scenery from the coast.
Tustin Ranch Golf Club - Ted Robinson-designed 18-hole course featuring lakes, waterfalls and lush landscaping; also offers a driving range, golf instruction and a clubhouse restaurant.
Oak Creek Golf Club - 18-hole public course in Irvine designed by Tom Fazio, with a large practice facility, driving range and short-game area.
NEWPORT BEACH
Back Bay Golf Course - A nine-hole executive course overlooking Newport's Back Bay; ideal for a quick round or guests who don't want to commit to a full 18 holes.
SHOP & EXPLORE
THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL
The Spa at Pelican Hill - Forbes Five-Star spa offering treatments, fitness classes, and access to the serene Acqua Colonnade.
Coliseum Pool - The resort's iconic circular pool overlooking the Pacific; perfect for a relaxing afternoon between wedding festivities.
Crystal Cove Beach Experience - Pelican Hill offers complimentary transportation to Crystal Cove, along with beach chairs, umbrellas, towels and water for resort guests.
Fashion Island - An array of name-brand stores and local boutiques
NEWPORT COAST & CRYSTAL COVE
Crystal Cove State Park - Three-plus miles of coastline with tide pools, beaches, scenic bluff-top trails and the historic Crystal Cove cottages. One of the prettiest ways to experience the California coast.
Crystal Cove Historic District - A charming collection of restored 1930s beach cottages right on the sand, with a distinctly old-school California feel.
Crystal Cove Shopping Center - Upscale open-air shopping and dining overlooking the Pacific, with boutiques, specialty shops and restaurants.
CORONA DEL MAR
Corona del Mar State Beach - A beautiful half-mile stretch of sand framed by cliffs and a rock jetty; popular for swimming, sunbathing, volleyball and beach fires.
Little Corona Beach - A quieter cove known for tide pools, snorkeling and picturesque coastal scenery.
Sherman Library & Gardens - A lush botanical garden and horticultural retreat tucked into the heart of Corona del Mar; lovely for a leisurely morning stroll.
Corona del Mar Village - Wander the boutiques, galleries and cafés along Pacific Coast Highway and the surrounding village streets.
NEWPORT BEACH & NEWPORT HARBOR
Balboa Island - Take the ferry over to this charming little island and wander Marine Avenue's boutiques, cafés and beach-town shops. Don't leave without trying a famous Balboa Bar or frozen banana.
Balboa Fun Zone - Classic Newport Beach entertainment featuring the iconic Ferris wheel, arcade games and waterfront attractions.
Newport Beach Pier - Take a walk along the pier for classic Southern California beach views, especially around sunset.
Lido Marina Village - Stylish waterfront shopping and dining with boutiques, cafés and restaurants overlooking Newport Harbor.