Despina's Guidebook
Food scene
Fresh sushi and wonderful ramen and udon bowls! Run by a sweet Japanese couple who are super helpful and have created a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy their delicious food in!
Ohana RAMEN & POKE
514 West Balboa BoulevardFresh sushi and wonderful ramen and udon bowls! Run by a sweet Japanese couple who are super helpful and have created a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy their delicious food in!
Great breakfast location! Friendly staff, solid food and on the weekends you can enjoy the farmers market!
11 locals recommend
Charlie's Chili Restaurant
102 Mc Fadden PlGreat breakfast location! Friendly staff, solid food and on the weekends you can enjoy the farmers market!
Wonderful, fine sushi dining experience. Chef is phenomenal!
14 locals recommend
San Shi Go Sushi & Asian
205 Main StWonderful, fine sushi dining experience. Chef is phenomenal!
Pizza, pretzels and beer! Come for the food stay for the ambiance!
12 locals recommend
Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill
801 E Balboa BlvdPizza, pretzels and beer! Come for the food stay for the ambiance!
Great views! Great happy hour! Great staff! Kid friendly and also romantic- must go to stop on the Peninsula!
62 locals recommend
Newport Landing Restaurant
503 Edgewater PlGreat views! Great happy hour! Great staff! Kid friendly and also romantic- must go to stop on the Peninsula!
Go early! Apple fritters are to die for and everything else is pretty tasty too.
14 locals recommend
Seaside Donuts Bakery
2108 W OceanfrontGo early! Apple fritters are to die for and everything else is pretty tasty too.
Food & Fun!
Must go on the carousel for the spectacular views of the harbor and the ocean! With every option for every eater - pizza, BBQ and more everyone will leave happy and fed!
Fun Zone Arcade & Game Room
709 Edgewater PlGreat local place for food and if you have littles with you a great park for them to burn off some energy!
31 locals recommend
Lighthouse Cafe
1600 W Balboa BlvdGreat local place for food and if you have littles with you a great park for them to burn off some energy!
Sightseeing
A fun ride across the Bay to Balboa Island! Have a frozen banana, enjoy the galleries and so much more!
26 locals recommend
Balboa Island Ferry
510 S Bay FrontA fun ride across the Bay to Balboa Island! Have a frozen banana, enjoy the galleries and so much more!
Lyon Air Museum
19300 Ike Jones RdGreat place for souvenirs and for a quick tour of the history of the area!
8 locals recommend
Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society
210 Marine AveGreat place for souvenirs and for a quick tour of the history of the area!
Galleries and Studios
Must stop in and see the beautiful, award winning Plein Air work by local artists!
Huse Skelly Gallery
229 Marine Avenue