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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.

Traghetto per l'isola Catalina da Avalon a Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Traghetto per l'isola Catalina da Avalon a Newport Beach
3.7(13)·1 ora
da$47/ persona
via Viator
Noosa : Epic Whale Watching On Ocean Kayaks & Beach 4X4 Tour
Noosa And Sunshine Coast
Noosa : Epic Whale Watching On Ocean Kayaks & Beach 4X4 Tour
4.9(13)·6 ore
da$126/ persona
via Viator
Sesimbra: tour di Arrábida Dolphin and Whale Watching con biologo
Setubal District
Sesimbra: tour di Arrábida Dolphin and Whale Watching con biologo
4.9(256)·3 ore
da$64/ persona
via Viator
Tour di whale watching e Orange County Beaches da Anaheim
Anaheim And Buena Park
Tour di whale watching e Orange County Beaches da Anaheim
4.8(70)·9 ore
da$99/ persona
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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