Outdoor Date Ideas
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Paddling through the Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve is one of the most unique active date experiences in Orange County. The calm estuary water makes it ideal for beginners, and the wildlife sightings are almost guaranteed.
Outdoor Date Ideas
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Crystal Cove is one of Orange County's most romantic stretches of coastline — three miles of undeveloped beach backed by a historic cottage colony. The rugged bluffs and clear water make for a date that feels genuinely special.
Active Ideas (Without Food)
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Glide through the calm waters of Newport’s Back Bay on a tandem kayak or stand-up paddleboard. The protected estuary is home to dolphins, rays, and…
Fancy Night Out
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Andrea at The Resort at Pelican Hill offers rustic Italian cuisine with panoramic Pacific Ocean views. The terrace seating at sunset is unbeatable — golden…
Relaxing Ideas (Without Food)
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Perched above the Pacific in Newport Coast, The Spa at Pelican Hill is the ultimate luxury couples retreat. Choose from an extensive menu of treatments…
Adventure
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Board a boat from Newport Harbor and head out to sea for an unforgettable whale watching experience. From December through April, gray whales migrate along…