Beautiful Newport Beach is one of the many highlights of California. As part of the beautiful Southern California coastline, Newport Beach is at the center of Orange County. This city is known for its spectacular views along its popular waterfront, a perfect harbor, luxury yachts, and celebrity homes. It has everything from divine eats and shopping to surfing and whale watching.
There’s a host of things to do in this “coastal haven known for its world-class food, picturesque shoreline, and tranquil bay waters,” according to VisitNewportBeach.com. When it comes to nightlife and food, Newport Beach has a great dining atmosphere, great restaurants, chic lounges, and places to dance the night away. “Dining in Newport Beach is a culinary journey — a choose-your-own-adventure where artisanal concepts are elevated by masterful technique, locally sourced ingredients, and freshly caught seafood befitting a coastal destination,” the website said.
The Best Waterfront Dinner Experience in Newport Beach is with City Cruises
Dinner never tasted so good as on the Newport Beach Premier Dinner Cruise. If there is anything elegant in Newport Beach, it’s an evening on the harbor on a City Cruises yacht. This 2.5-hour cruise promises delicious fare prepared by our top chefs. A plated dinner awaits you, featuring Honeycrisp apple salad, California clam chowder for starters, and smoked chili-rubbed Atlantic salmon with seasonal potato gnocchi for your main course. Indulge in delicious cocktails while you and your guests enjoy the live DJ entertainment. The star of the evening features awe-inspiring sights such as beautiful beaches, towering yachts, and sprawling mansions. It’s an experience you will treasure for years to come. Don’t forget to bring a light sweater or jacket as it can get breezy onboard.
Take Brunch on the Water to the Next Level in Newport Beach
If brunch with family and friends is more your style, we have just what you crave. Our Newport Beach Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise takes you on the Harbor for an exciting day on the water where you can kick back and relax. The 2-hour cruise features chef-prepared menus featuring items such as scrambled eggs and French toast for early risers and Greek salad and baked orecchiette pasta for late risers.
You will enjoy creative cocktails to accompany our live entertainment as you take in the amazing sights along the harbor. Our hospitable staff will be there to ensure you have a great time. From the pristine beaches to the luxurious yachts, this is a brunch cruise that you and your guests are sure to remember.
Top Restaurants in Newport Beach Offering Great Waterfront Views
For spectacular views and a world-famous Mai Tai, Billy’s at the Beach has that and much more. This restaurant on the Harbor offers outdoor dining, late-night dining, and live entertainment. “Serving the Aloha Spirit for Over 20 Years,” Billy’s at the Beach specializes in Hawaiian-inspired cuisine and includes seafood, classic steaks, and “island-inspired favorites” including its Baja fish tacos, Kona shrimp tacos, and the Aloha burger. Huli Huli chicken and Macadamia halibut are also favorites.
Get ready for Nobu Newport Beach, featuring 16,000 square feet of space on two floors, which includes covered patio dining on both levels as well as a bar and lounge. Part of the Nobu family of restaurants co-founded by Robert De Niro, it is where fine dining meets cocktails and dancing by the waterfront. Signature dishes include Nobu’s famous sushi, black cod with miso, squid “pasta” with light garlic sauce, prime filet with balsamic teriyaki, and delectable desserts, including honey pistachio semi-freddo and xurros.
Newport Landing Restaurant has been serving some of the freshest seafood and best views of Newport Harbor for more than 30 years. According to the website, the restaurant “provides an award-winning upscale casual atmosphere located on the harbor’s edge, with some of the best views of Newport Harbor from the upstairs Oyster Bar, the outside covered Lanai patio, or one of its dining rooms.” The upstairs Oyster Bar is known for the “Longest Happy Hour in Town,” and the menu features clams linguine, shrimp pasta, grilled Atlantic salmon, and snapper piccata.
Host a Private Waterfront Event in Los Angeles with City Cruises
Looking to host an event on the water? Newport Beach Group & Private Events is the optimal choice for events on the water. We offer all-inclusive packages, chef-prepared menus, full bar options, and entertainment to meet the requirements of your event.
City Cruises has a team of expert event coordinators who will assist you with your event planning. Our packages are customized to fit any budget. We work with you to ensure your event goes smoothly, and we have a host of venues that will suit your needs. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, wedding or engagement party, a social outing, holiday party, or an education event, City Cruises has you covered.
Explore Our Newport Beach Fleet to find out the best venue for your party and party size.
- For larger parties, Endless Dreams is known as the diamond in the Newport Beach fleet. It has 6,000 square feet of event space with huge bay windows in the indoor dining decks, dance floors, and two bars.
- For more intimate parties, Mojo is a 100-foot, custom-designed motor yacht. There is an open upper deck and a remodeled main salon with a full bar.
- The popular Dream Maker is a 90-foot venue. It has a fascinating history as it was built during WWII and referred to as a crash boat. It has been featured on TV and film and now serves as a charter yacht for events.
Newport Beach Fleet and Venues
Dine on the Newport Beach Waterfront with City Cruises
Newport Beach is an exceptional destination for those who visit this enchanting place on the water. The dining options along the waterfront are as inviting as the views are breathtaking. Come onboard one of our venues for brunch or dinner, where you’ll be sure to have the time of your life. Book your reservation with City Cruises, and we will see you soon.