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 locals recommend
Newport Landing Restaurant
503 Edgewater Pl
62 locals recommend
Upstairs dining with expansive bay view. Daily early bird specials.
View of Bay and Happy Hour Specials!
16 locals recommend
Harborside Restaurant and Grand Ballroom
400 Main St
16 locals recommend
View of Bay and Happy Hour Specials!
Only near by restaurant serving after 10pm. Across the bay and serves until 1am!
12 locals recommend
Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill
801 E Balboa Blvd
12 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Great Mex Grill
703 E Balboa Blvd
13 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Wilma's Patio Restaurant
203 Marine Ave
15 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Ciao
223 Marine Ave
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Ruby's Diner
1 Balboa Pier
62 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
719 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Class Of 47
209 Palm St
8 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Village Inn
127 Marine Ave
22 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate Avenue
313 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate Avenue
313 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sportfishing
400 Main St
27 locals recommend
Fishing and sight seeing trips!
Day or overnight trips to Catalina Island. Note: Check Groupon for discount coupons.
42 locals recommend
Catalina Flyer
400 Main St
42 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport Pier
198 locals recommend
Pacific Ocean with waves!
Featured in the cult classic film “Endless Summer”, enjoy the beach, surfing, and sunsets!
106 locals recommend
The Wedge
E Oceanfront
106 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa Blvd
100 locals recommend
Almost walking distance to Balboa Island. Pavilions is affiliated with Albertsons.
Almost walking distance to Balboa Island.
6 locals recommend
Rite Aid
211 E 17th St
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Irvine Ranch Market
2651 Irvine Ave
13 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Ralphs
2555 Eastbluff Dr
11 locals recommend
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