Newport Beach has tons to offer and most people love to spend their summer there lounging by the pool at your amazing Newport Beach resort like the Marriott Newport Coast, but if you’re looking for a fun day trip I’ve got just the spot for you. Located less than an hour and a half drive away is one of California’s most charming beach towns, Manhattan Beach. Celebrities have recently caught on to this town and purchased homes, including Zac Efron and Vince Vaughn. The town offers top shopping and dining your family will be sure to love. After lunch take a walk down the beachside walking path, which the locals refer to as “the strand”.

Here are some food spots to check out during your day in Manhattan Beach:

• Lunch at Lemonade or Simmzy’s
• Coffee from Pete’s
• An Acai bowl from Paradise Bowls
• A sunset cocktail at The Strandhouse
• Oysters from Fishing With Dynamite

Here are some food spots to check out during your night in Manhattan Beach:

• Diane’s Beachwear
• Vineyard Vines
• Aviator Nation
• BeeHive
• Marine Layer