Top Newport Beach Sightseeing Tours

Cruise off the coast of Orange County in search of whales on this excursion from Newport Beach. Watch the rugged, beautiful scenery of the Pacific Coast glide by as you listen to interesting commentary from your crew about the native California marine life. Watch for blows and tail slaps; these signal that humpback, minke, grey, finback or giant blue whales are near. Dolphins and other marine life are also in abundance during this family-friendly, year-round whale watching tour.

Watch for whales and dolphins off Newport Beach aboard a double-decker catamaran with bow seating and 360-degree views. A diverse array of marine wildlife thrives in the protected area just outside Newport Bay, and you'll have the chance to see humpbacks, gray whales, finback whales, blue whales, seals, and several species of dolphins. The boat has a 96% success rate spotting whales or dolphins, making this a great way to explore California wildlife in a gorgeous natural environment.

We specialize in a more EXCITING and INTERACTIVE Whale and Dolphin Watching experience on our fast, state of the art 26' commercial built center console boats - where speed, comfort and safety come first. This on the water experience is all about Comfort, Connection and Customization. We have the speed to access more whales and dolphins, and allows us more time with the amazing wildlife. All of our trips are limited to 2-6 passengers offering The Ultimate Whale & Dolphin Watching experience in a 2hr tour of the coastal waters off Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. No more big slow boats with 100+ people crammed on. This trip is all about you!

Our classic two hour harbor cruise departs all throughout the day, offering guests a unique and private experience! Tour Newport’s luxurious harbor passing by multi-million dollar yachts and waterfront homes. Enjoy ice cold waters on us, but of course, feel free to bring any food or beverages to make your trip more enjoyable! Turn up the music, enjoy a beverage, and have fun with BayWatch Boat Charters! Your charter includes a captain and can accommodate up to 6 guests. Enjoy an unprecedented luxury harbor cruise or ocean excursion and get a local crew that will offer an unprecedented experience.

On this guided California wine tasting tour, join BEST COAST TOURS as we visit four different local wineries. Savor the hundreds of award-winning wines offered by the local wineries and vineyards while enjoying the irresistible charm of their friendly tasting rooms. During the tour, enjoy tastings included at three wineries, a charcuterie board, and a picnic stop (lunch not included). Complementary pickups offered throughout Old Town Temecula and the Wine Valley. Complementary pickups offered throughout South Orange County. For parties larger than 6 people, accommodations can be made from Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport beach, and Anaheim.

Pack a ton of San Diego sights into one day during this San Diego tour with Orange County pickup and drop-off included. You’ll explore the beaches of La Jolla, Seaport Village, Downtown San Diego, and Coronado Island with three brothers who grew up in Southern California as your guides. Not only do your guides know the area well, they also know the best times to visit these popular spots for the best experience possible.

This full-day narrated tour of Los Angeles takes you to the city’s iconic landmarks, neighborhoods, and photo hotspots. With a local tour guide, visit locations such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and Mulholland Drive. Have lunch at the Original Farmers Market, check out movie stars’ homes, explore the colorful culture of Venice Beach, and more.

See all the hot spots of Hollywood and Beverly Hills in just one day on this full-day tour from Orange County, including transport. See Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Sunset Strip, and the Hollywood Sign. Plus, pass by celebrity homes and get some free time on Rodeo Drive.

See some of the world’s most majestic marine animals during this private whale and dolphin watching excursion. Set out from Newport Beach around sunset and enjoy a relaxing evening searching for these beautiful mammals. Take in the coastal views while your captain points out points of interest and marine life. Life jackets are included for all guests.

Come aboard Newport Surfrider for an adventure of a lifetime, one of the nicest RHIB (rigid-hulled inflatable boat) boats in Newport Harbor. Captain has over 20 years of experience working on the water and is a certified naturalist. State of the art vessel will do 40+mph to optimize chances of finding marine mammals.

Take a thrilling whale-watching excursion off the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Travel along the coast of Los Angeles and experience marine wildlife up close. Enjoy a glass or wine or beer, a light snack, or other beverage from the boat’s galley. Sit either inside or out on our 45-passenger vessel as you search the Pacific for Gray, Humpback, and Sperm whales, sharks, seabirds, dolphins and sea lions on this memorable outing.

Discover the natural beauty of the Southern California coast on this Orange County tour. You'll travel along the Pacific to see some of the area's top destinations, such as Laguna Beach, Hungtington Beach, and Dana Point.

Hollywood and Beverly Hills are both known as the land of rich and famous, but if you don’t know where to go to see their popular hotspots, exploring on your own could end up a bust. Prebook this VIP Hollywood and Beverly Hills Private Day Tour and guarantee you’ll see some of the coolest places of the area, including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign, TCL Chinese Theatre, and Capitol Records.

This is a PRIVATE tour for you and your family/friends. Our beautiful new vans can accommodate 14 passengers, or 7 couples. Our special relationships in Temecula Valley make this an amazing tour you will always remember.

We take you on a fishing adventure and explore parts of the local coast and target local fish species. You can practice catch and release or keep your catch if they are legal size and limits.

Private 90 minute cruise for up to 6 Guests from BayWatch Boat Charters! Boat Parade Cruises December 15-19th Tour Newport’s luxurious harbor and admire the beautifully decorated boats, yachts, and homes during the parade. We provide an intimate and exclusive experience to remember forever. Our private boat cruises are the best way to feel immersed in the harbor’s holiday cheer and view the boat parade from a front row seat. Enjoy complimentary apple cider and blankets onboard, or bring food and beverages to make the night more special. Speak with our concierge before your cruise to plan your perfect experience. Holiday Harbor Lights Cruises Dec 1-14th & Dec 20- Jan 2nd Newport Harbor is home to some of the most expensive properties in the world, all wonderfully decorated and impressively lit with holiday lights. We offer the perfect private cruise to admire the harbor lights from the water throughout the month of December. Enjoy spectacular views and indulge in the holiday cheer.

See the highlights of stunning, coastal Orange County from above during this private tour in a helicopter. Depart from the John Wayne airport and enjoy bird’s eye views of beaches, luxury mansions, golf courses, and local landmarks as you soar comfortably, listening to onboard audio narration. Highlights include Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Harbor.

This private tour can be modified to the guests requests as long as within distance of original tour destinations. We are able to stay at a pacific location longer if requested or shorter per guests request. This tour is flexible to accommodate our guests interests. we suggest doing our private tours for possibly a slower moving guests that may need more time moving about during the tour.

This ten minute ride takes off from the airport and heads south to the beach before returning back to the airport. Not really, of course! This ride is a “taste” of OC that takes you from our Executive Terminal to the OC Coast and back. It’s a short smooth jaunt that’s sure to “wet” your appetite for more!

We’ll pick you up in Orange County! Come join us for a fun-filled adventure of touring “America’s Finest City” – San Diego! From the white sand beaches of La Jolla to the oldest Spanish settlement of Old Town, the vibrancy of The Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, and Coronado Island, San Diego has it all and we want to show you the best of it on our sightseeing tour of San Diego! Whether on vacation with your family or in town for the day on business, you will be sure to fall in love with this city on the sea. From our Best Coast Tours family to yours, come cruise with the Best!

Professional Driver and local guide stunning photo locations, free Wi-Fi, Clothing props, social networking, Most beautiful coastal photo locations along Orange County Beach Cities. Bring your props and your cell photographer and you social networking cameras.This 3-4 hours of unforgettable coastal locations. Casual attire or wedding attire, have some and bring some prop clothing for this once in a lifetime tour.

This fifteen minute, twenty mile tour takes off from the airport and heads north along the Newport Beach coastline to the mouth of the Santa Ana river before returning back to the airport.

Come explore the best Los Angeles has to offer! With our Private Tours, we can suggest a number of sites our guests may want to see. But, it's your day! We're happy to create a tour around all the sites YOU want to see!

We’ll pick you up in Orange County! Come join us for a fun-filled adventure of touring “America’s Finest City” – San Diego! From the white sand beaches of La Jolla to the oldest Spanish settlement of Old Town, the vibrancy of The Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, and Coronado Island, San Diego has it all and we want to show you the best of it on our sightseeing tour of San Diego! Whether on vacation with your family or in town for the day on business, you will be sure to fall in love with this city on the sea. From our Best Coast Tours family to yours, come cruise with the Best!