Newport Beach: Beaches and Beers
Orange County, USA
From USD 55.00
Office phone number: +1 951 375 7861
Newport Beach: Beaches and Beers
Orange County, USA
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Take a scenic stroll around Newport Beach and then dive into its bar scene with a local guiding the way. Enjoy the sunset from the end of the pier, followed by a ferry out to Balboa Island for some more boozy fun! This tour is designed to get you acquainted with the South Californian beach life vibe, so grab yourself a beer and come toast the endless summer sun with us!
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Highlights
- Visit a local microbrewery and taste our favorite beer
- Mingle with the locals in a typical dive bar
- Learn about the history of our SoCal beach resort town
- Take a ferry ride to Balboa Island
- Learn how to use Orange County's favourite transportation: an Uber ride
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
McFadden Square Centennial Monument, 1-99 Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92663.
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- Starting time: 7.00 PM
- Ending point:
The Village Inn – Balboa Island.
Language: English
Inclusions: English-speaking local guide, Uber ride and ferry crossing to Balboa Island, two local beers (one at the dive bar and one at the brewery).
Exclusions: Transportation and return $1 ferry ride to start point, additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide. Note: Under current COVID-19 regulations in Orange County, alcohol may only be served with food at bars and restaurants. As such, at some spots, guests may need to purchase their own food if they are having a drink.
Your local guide will meet you in a central location in Newport Beach, excited to help you enjoy a great night out.
California sunsets are something to behold, so before the night closes in we’ll head to the end of the Pier for a mesmerizing sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Then it’s time to start getting the rounds in! We’ll take you to one of our favorite local dive bars and then on to a charming microbrewery where you can taste different flavors of their beers. Try one of their locally brewed IPAs or the famous Chihuahua Cerveza — we think you’ll be happy with the results.
Drunk on Californian hospitality, we’ll Uber our way over to the ferry terminal and catch a boat out to lively Balboa Island. We’ll take a stroll around the neighborhood and then enjoy a drink in a popular local inn that boasts regular live music sessions with local artists.
Your tour will end here, but your guide will be very happy to make recommendations for further exploring Balboa Island tonight and Orange County tomorrow — please just ask!
Welcome to California!
Note: Due to changing regulations in Orange County regarding the serving of alcohol during COVID-19, guests may be required to order food at any stops where they have a drink. Food orders are not included in the tour price.
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Additional information
Inclusions: English-speaking local guide, Uber ride and ferry crossing to Balboa Island, two local beers (one at the dive bar and one at the brewery).
Exclusions: Transportation and return $1 ferry ride to start point, additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide. Note: Under current COVID-19 regulations in Orange County, alcohol may only be served with food at bars and restaurants. As such, at some spots, guests may need to purchase their own food if they are having a drink.
Dress standard: Casual clothing is recommended.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 7 people. To limited the group to 7 guests, the guide will be able to still manage the local Uber transportation.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: The return to start point is not included but your guide will provide detailed information on how to use return transportation.
Closure of sites: If one of our usual bars is closed on a specific day of the week, we will move to an alternative in the area.
Child Policy: Travelers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +1 951 375 7861
Email address: info@orangecountyurbanadventures.com
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