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 Einheimische empfehlen
Newport Landing Restaurant
503 Edgewater PlUpstairs dining with expansive bay view. Daily early bird specials.
View of Bay and Happy Hour Specials!
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Harborside Restaurant and Grand Ballroom
400 Main StView of Bay and Happy Hour Specials!
Only near by restaurant serving after 10pm. Across the bay and serves until 1am!
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill
801 E Balboa BlvdOnly near by restaurant serving after 10pm. Across the bay and serves until 1am!
Great Mex Grill
703 E Balboa BlvdMexican is the best. You can eat in or take it to go.
I like to have a Mimosa with a late breakfast here!
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Wilma's Patio Restaurant
203 Marine AveI like to have a Mimosa with a late breakfast here!
501 Park Avenue Bistro
501 Park AveBest food on the Island and less than two blocks from cottage!
Ciao
223 Marine AveBest 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 AveGreat menu - from quiche to paninis, burgers, quesadillas, to specialty hot dogs and home made pies!
Snipe Island Crafthouse
305 Marine AveAnother great restaurant with wine bar.
The "Original Ruby's"! At the end of Balboa Pier on the Balboa Peninsula.
62 Einheimische empfehlen
Ruby's Diner
1 Balboa PierThe "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!
T's Toe Rings & Gifts
600 E Bay AveReasonably priced jewelry. Across the bay.
Balboa Pharmacy
716 E Balboa BlvdOn Balboa Peninsula, this pharmacy has reasonably priced souvenirs, too!
Open air shopping mall with all the stores you can think of!
719 Einheimische empfehlen
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrOpen air shopping mall with all the stores you can think of!
Drinks & Nightlife
Class Of 47
209 Palm StFun bar with pool tables and a younger crowd! Locals hangout.
Balboa Saloon
700 E Bay AvePool tables, darts and more!
Lots to choose from! My favorites are French Dip, Wings, Steak dinner and Nachos.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
The Village Inn
127 Marine AveLots 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 Einheimische empfehlen
Fähre Balboa Island
Agate AvenueTake 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 Einheimische empfehlen
Fähre Balboa Island
Agate AvenueTake 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 Einheimische empfehlen
Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sportfishing
400 Main StFishing and sight seeing trips!
Day or overnight trips to Catalina Island. Note: Check Groupon for discount coupons.
42 Einheimische empfehlen
Catalina Flyer
400 Main StDay or overnight trips to Catalina Island. Note: Check Groupon for discount coupons.
Parks & Nature
Balboa Pier
Check out the Balboa Pier - it's straight across the bay.
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierPacific Ocean with waves!
Featured in the cult classic film “Endless Summer”, enjoy the beach, surfing, and sunsets!
106 Einheimische empfehlen
The Wedge
E OceanfrontFeatured 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 Einheimische empfehlen
Pavilions
3100 W Balboa BlvdAlmost walking distance to Balboa Island. Pavilions is affiliated with Albertsons.
Rite Aid
211 E 17th StAlmost walking distance to Balboa Island.
Balboa Island Market
500 S Bay FrontPrices 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 Einheimische empfehlen
Irvine Ranch Market
2651 Irvine AveThis 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 Einheimische empfehlen
Ralphs
2555 Eastbluff DrBEFORE 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