Newport Beach — Five-Day Local Itinerary

The primary social artery for Island residents; no bikes allowed, just walkers.

💡 The path is approximately 1.6 miles to loop the Little and Big islands.

The original frozen banana stand since 1945; locals have defended their choice for decades.

💡 Ask for the 'Everything' topping if you can't decide.

Where locals go for rowing, outrigging, and casual morning paddles in the wetlands.

💡 Go at high tide for the best bird-watching opportunities deeper in the marsh.

A geological anomaly and world-famous bodysurfing arena; the ultimate local spectator sport.

💡 Only active during deep south swells, but worth the walk even when flat just to see the jetty.

No parking lot, no big facilities—just tide pools and the local neighborhood crowd.

💡 Access via the paved path at the end of Poppy Ave.

Pre-war beach life preserved perfectly; locals fight for the lottery just to stay one night in these cottages.

💡 Visit the small museum in Cottage #22 to understand the history of this unique enclave.