Montvalmar Cottage Guidebook

Karen
Montvalmar Cottage Guidebook

Food Scene

Lots of great places to eat on & off the island!
Upstairs dining with expansive bay view. Daily early bird specials.
62 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Newport Landing Restaurant
503 Edgewater Pl
62 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Upstairs dining with expansive bay view. Daily early bird specials.
View of Bay and Happy Hour Specials!
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Harborside Restaurant and Grand Ballroom
400 Main St
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
View of Bay and Happy Hour Specials!
Only near by restaurant serving after 10pm. Across the bay and serves until 1am!
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill
801 E Balboa Blvd
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Only near by restaurant serving after 10pm. Across the bay and serves until 1am!
Mexican is the best. You can eat in or take it to go.
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great Mex Grill
703 E Balboa Blvd
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mexican is the best. You can eat in or take it to go.
I like to have a Mimosa with a late breakfast here!
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wilma's Patio Restaurant
203 Marine Ave
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
I like to have a Mimosa with a late breakfast here!
Best food on the Island and less than two blocks from cottage!
501 Park Avenue Bistro
501 Park Ave
Best food on the Island and less than two blocks from cottage!
Best Italian food on the Island!
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ciao
223 Marine Ave
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Best Italian food on the Island!
Great menu - from quiche to paninis, burgers, quesadillas, to specialty hot dogs and home made pies!
Crocker's
211 Marine Ave
Great menu - from quiche to paninis, burgers, quesadillas, to specialty hot dogs and home made pies!
Another great restaurant with wine bar.
Snipe Island Crafthouse
305 Marine Ave
Another great restaurant with wine bar.
The "Original Ruby's"! At the end of Balboa Pier on the Balboa Peninsula.
62 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ruby's Diner
1 Balboa Pier
62 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The "Original Ruby's"! At the end of Balboa Pier on the Balboa Peninsula.

Shopping

There are boutiques & eclectic shops on Balboa Island, Balboa Peninsula & Fashion Island!
Reasonably priced jewelry. Across the bay.
T's Toe Rings & Gifts
600 E Bay Ave
Reasonably priced jewelry. Across the bay.
On Balboa Peninsula, this pharmacy has reasonably priced souvenirs, too!
Balboa Pharmacy
716 E Balboa Blvd
On Balboa Peninsula, this pharmacy has reasonably priced souvenirs, too!
Open air shopping mall with all the stores you can think of!
719 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
719 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Open air shopping mall with all the stores you can think of!

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun bar with pool tables and a younger crowd! Locals hangout.
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Class Of 47
209 Palm St
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fun bar with pool tables and a younger crowd! Locals hangout.
Pool tables, darts and more!
Balboa Saloon
700 E Bay Ave
Pool tables, darts and more!
Lots to choose from! My favorites are French Dip, Wings, Steak dinner and Nachos.
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Village Inn
127 Marine Ave
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lots to choose from! My favorites are French Dip, Wings, Steak dinner and Nachos.

Sightseeing

Take the Ferry across the bay to explore Balboa Peninsula!
313 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate Avenue
313 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Take the Ferry across the bay to explore Balboa Peninsula!
Take a walk along the Bayfront of Balboa Island, day or night, to see the amazing homes, etc. They are always dressed up to the hilt for holidays!
313 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate Avenue
313 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Take a walk along the Bayfront of Balboa Island, day or night, to see the amazing homes, etc. They are always dressed up to the hilt for holidays!
Fishing and sight seeing trips!
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sportfishing
400 Main St
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fishing and sight seeing trips!
Day or overnight trips to Catalina Island. Note: Check Groupon for discount coupons.
42 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Catalina Flyer
400 Main St
42 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Day or overnight trips to Catalina Island. Note: Check Groupon for discount coupons.

Parks & Nature

Check out the Balboa Pier - it's straight across the bay.
Balboa Pier
Check out the Balboa Pier - it's straight across the bay.
Pacific Ocean with waves!
198 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport Pier
198 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pacific Ocean with waves!
Featured in the cult classic film “Endless Summer”, enjoy the beach, surfing, and sunsets!
106 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Wedge
E Oceanfront
106 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Featured in the cult classic film “Endless Summer”, enjoy the beach, surfing, and sunsets!

Essentials

Almost walking distance to Balboa Island. Pavilions is affiliated with Albertsons.
100 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa Blvd
100 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Almost walking distance to Balboa Island. Pavilions is affiliated with Albertsons.
Almost walking distance to Balboa Island.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rite Aid
211 E 17th St
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Almost walking distance to Balboa Island.
Prices reflect the convenience of being on the island.
Balboa Island Market
500 S Bay Front
Prices reflect the convenience of being on the island.
This grocery store/deli compares to a small Whole Foods. Fresh produce, meat, & sandwiches-to-go!
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Irvine Ranch Market
2651 Irvine Ave
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This grocery store/deli compares to a small Whole Foods. Fresh produce, meat, & sandwiches-to-go!
BEFORE Balboa Island!!! For best grocery prices, this is a good place to stop on the way to Balboa Island. CVS is in the same parking lot.
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ralphs
2555 Eastbluff Dr
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
BEFORE Balboa Island!!! For best grocery prices, this is a good place to stop on the way to Balboa Island. CVS is in the same parking lot.

Arts & Culture

Balboa Branch Library
100 E Balboa Blvd