Abbie’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Enjoy Marine Street, the main street on the island and walking distance from the house, with shops, the island museum, delicious restaurants (Royal Hen is a fave) and of course banana stands.
Marine Avenue
Marine AvenueEnjoy Marine Street, the main street on the island and walking distance from the house, with shops, the island museum, delicious restaurants (Royal Hen is a fave) and of course banana stands.
Food scene
Haute Cakes Caffe
1807 Westcliff Drgreat brunch place with a courtyard
The best donuts hands down. Get the salt and butter or maple bacon - they're both conversation-worthy.
60 locals recommend
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StThe best donuts hands down. Get the salt and butter or maple bacon - they're both conversation-worthy.
Zinqué
3446 Via OportoRestaurant on the water
Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via Lidobest poke and fish place
Sightseeing
A truly beautiful beach with a restaurant and structures preserved from a century ago.
218 locals recommend
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayA truly beautiful beach with a restaurant and structures preserved from a century ago.
Roger's Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills RdLovely botanical garden nearby
shopping
Top shopping destination close by - also has good restaurants. We like True Food.
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrTop shopping destination close by - also has good restaurants. We like True Food.