400 Main St., Newport Beach. Irv’s Burger: The Los Angeles staple opened its first Orange County location this year on Balboa Peninsula. Guests can grab burgers, pastrami sandwiches, tuna melts ...

Take the inexpensive ferry across to the Balboa Peninsula and explore south to the Newport Beach harbor entrance.

Best of all, you'll probably be able to find cheaper hotel rates and won't have to wait in line at some of the city's main attractions. The spring is full of festivals in the Newport Beach area.