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Home/Destinations/Newport Beach/Newport Beach day trips
Day trips · Newport Beach itinerary

Newport Beach Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Newport Beach is a great base on the Orange County coast. Here is how to explore beyond the harbour — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Catalina
  2. 2Whales
  3. 3Duffy
  4. 4Beyond

The Catalina ferry

A day on the island at Avalon.

A whale-watching cruise

Wildlife off the coast.

A Duffy boat

The calm harbour bay.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Newport Beach — prices per person.

Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon
Los Angeles
Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon
4.9(646)·2 hours
from$303/ person
via Viator
Maui Whale Watching -PRIVATE- Air Tour: (2-5 People): SEE WHALES!
Maui
Maui Whale Watching -PRIVATE- Air Tour: (2-5 People): SEE WHALES!
5.0(63)·1 hour
from$420/ person
via Viator
1 Hour Private Electric Duffy Cruise on Lake Austin
Austin
1 Hour Private Electric Duffy Cruise on Lake Austin
5.0(36)·1 hour
from$200/ person
via Viator
Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon
Los Angeles
Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon
4.9(186)·2 hours
from$295/ person
via Viator
Maui: 2 Hour Prime Time Whale Watching
Maui
Maui: 2 Hour Prime Time Whale Watching
5.0(131)·2 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Miami Private Boat Rental to Sandbars and More
Miami
Miami Private Boat Rental to Sandbars and More
5.0(16)·3 hours
from$1,200/ person
via Viator
Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach: See Catalina, Queen Mary
Los Angeles
Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach: See Catalina, Queen Mary
4.9(87)·15 min
from$214/ person
via Viator
Juneau Lighthouse Tours - Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo
Juneau
Juneau Lighthouse Tours - Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo
5.0(599)·4h 15min
from$199/ person
via Viator

Newport Beach day trips — FAQ

What day trips are near Newport Beach?
The Catalina Island ferry, whale-watching cruises and the beaches of Laguna and Huntington along the coast.
How far is Catalina Island?
About one hour by ferry across the channel to Avalon.
What is the top day trip?
The ferry to Catalina Island for snorkelling, zip-lining and the harbour town of Avalon.

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