Food:

-Buddhas Favorite: sushi on the water

-Malibu Farm: on Lido Island, great for brunch

-Javiers: mexican food with a view

-Palmilla: lively mexican restaurant in Newport Beach

-Bear Flag: poke & fish tacos, casual

-Roses: yummy breakfast burritos, casual

-Wild Taco: casual, tacos

-Shake Shack: burgers, casual and great view

-JOEY: American & seafood, walkable from hotel

-Cucina Enoteca: Italian, walkable from hotel

-R + D Kitchen: American, walkable from hotel

-ARC Butcher & Baker: American restaurant

Drinks:

-Topside: rooftop in Newport

-Circle Hook: on Lido Island on the water

-Mutt Lynchs: lively sports bar in Newport

-The Deck: on the water in Laguna Beach

-Palmilla: great margaritas

-Restoration Hardware Rooftop: walkable from hotel

-Walk around Balboa Island and take the ferry

-Explore the shops on Balboa and grab a bite at Village Inn

-Rent bikes and bike the Newport Beach boardwalk

-Shop at Fashion Island

-Rent a Duffy boat in Balboa Bay

-Have a beach day in Newport

-Explore Lido Island; grab coffee at Herst and walk around

-Rent paddleboards in Balboa Bay