Despina's Guidebook

Despina
Despina's Guidebook

Food scene

Fresh sushi and wonderful ramen and udon bowls! Run by a sweet Japanese couple who are super helpful and have created a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy their delicious food in!
Ohana RAMEN & POKE
514 West Balboa Boulevard
Fresh sushi and wonderful ramen and udon bowls! Run by a sweet Japanese couple who are super helpful and have created a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy their delicious food in!
Great breakfast location! Friendly staff, solid food and on the weekends you can enjoy the farmers market!
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Charlie's Chili Restaurant
102 Mc Fadden Pl
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great breakfast location! Friendly staff, solid food and on the weekends you can enjoy the farmers market!
Wonderful, fine sushi dining experience. Chef is phenomenal!
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
San Shi Go Sushi & Asian
205 Main St
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wonderful, fine sushi dining experience. Chef is phenomenal!
Pizza, pretzels and beer! Come for the food stay for the ambiance!
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill
801 E Balboa Blvd
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pizza, pretzels and beer! Come for the food stay for the ambiance!
Great views! Great happy hour! Great staff! Kid friendly and also romantic- must go to stop on the Peninsula!
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Newport Landing Restaurant
503 Edgewater Pl
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great views! Great happy hour! Great staff! Kid friendly and also romantic- must go to stop on the Peninsula!
Go early! Apple fritters are to die for and everything else is pretty tasty too.
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Seaside Donuts Bakery
2108 W Oceanfront
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Go early! Apple fritters are to die for and everything else is pretty tasty too.

Food & Fun!

Must go on the carousel for the spectacular views of the harbor and the ocean! With every option for every eater - pizza, BBQ and more everyone will leave happy and fed!
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fun Zone Arcade & Game Room
709 Edgewater Pl
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great local place for food and if you have littles with you a great park for them to burn off some energy!
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lighthouse Cafe
1600 W Balboa Blvd
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great local place for food and if you have littles with you a great park for them to burn off some energy!

Sightseeing

A fun ride across the Bay to Balboa Island! Have a frozen banana, enjoy the galleries and so much more!
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Balboa Island Ferry
510 S Bay Front
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A fun ride across the Bay to Balboa Island! Have a frozen banana, enjoy the galleries and so much more!
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lyon Air Museum
19300 Ike Jones Rd
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great place for souvenirs and for a quick tour of the history of the area!
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society
210 Marine Ave
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great place for souvenirs and for a quick tour of the history of the area!

Galleries and Studios

Must stop in and see the beautiful, award winning Plein Air work by local artists!
Huse Skelly Gallery
229 Marine Avenue