Best 179 things to do in Newport Beach, CA

Take the wheel in MX-5 Cup and F1 racing simulators

Take the controls of a commercial jet with instructor guidance

Fly a planned airline-style route in a Boeing 737 simulator

Take on two virtual race sessions with F1 driving and post-race results

Pilot a simulated combat mission, race for the podium, and celebrate your scores

Compete in fighter jet and racing simulators, then celebrate with squadron awards

90-minute Dana Point Harbor wine cruise with host and snack platter

Fish Dana Point’s local waters on a 4–5 hour trip with a helpful crew

Spot whales and dolphins on a 2-hour narrated cruise from Dana Point

Catamaran wildlife watching with Manute'a's underwater viewing pods

Skim Dana Point waters on a fast, low-to-the-water wildlife safari

Private coastal cruise aboard a 40-foot yacht with opportunities to spot local marine life

Set out on a private boat with a captain and marine life expert

Rent a private Duffy boat in Dana Point Harbor

Cast for seasonal catches on a limited-load route to Catalina or offshore

Fish Dana Point’s local waters with an experienced calico bass specialist

Chase offshore and Catalina fish aboard a private 40-foot sportfishing yacht

Private sportfishing aboard a 40-foot Cabo Yacht

Fish Dana Point’s local waters from a private 40-foot sportfishing yacht

Private harbor cruising with coastal views and wildlife watching

Fish Dana Point’s local waters from a private 40-foot sportfishing yacht

Private coastal fishing for bass, bonito & barracuda

Join an experienced crew for a catch-and-release striped marlin hunt

See three Orange County beaches with time to explore Newport and Huntington Beach