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Newport Beach in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Newport Beach? Whales, mansions and the bay. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Whales
  2. 2Harbour
  3. 3Duffy
  4. 4Sunset

Morning: a whale-watching cruise

Dolphins and whales offshore.

Afternoon: a harbour cruise

Mansions, yachts and Balboa Island.

Evening: a Duffy boat

Drive the bay at golden hour.

Newport Beach in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Newport Beach in one day?
Yes — a whale-watching cruise, a harbour cruise and a Duffy-boat outing fill one perfect day.
What is the best one-day experience?
A whale-watching cruise, since dolphins and whales are seen off Newport all year.
Is one day enough?
One day covers the harbour and the water; add a day for the Catalina ferry.