Broke Bish Guide To The Perfect Day In Orange County

Orange County has SO MUCH to offer, writing this list is hard because there are just too good many options. Which is a great problem to have. We're going to start with some classics. Wear your walking shoes, matching activewear sets and a cropped sweater is the vibe. Let's dive right into the perfect day in OC for a broke bish!

10:00am

Back Bay Loop

2301 University Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Start the day off with a nice stroll on Back Bay Loop in the Upper Newport Bay. With about a 5 mile paved walkway around a beautiful nature preserve, it's the perfect way to start your way. Feel free to wear running shoes or air force ones, you won't work up too much of a sweat but it's still quite a walk - comfy first!

1:00pm

Outpost Kitchen

420 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Walk up an appetite to enjoy one of THE best brunch spots in Orange County. From loaded gluten-free blueberry pancakes, chorizo breakfast burritos, to craft brunch cocktails, there's something drool-worthy for everyone. These menu items taste as good as they look.

Note: There are two different locations and the Bristol location near South Coast Plaza is extremely more aesthetic, but both either still work if you're not going for the gram.

3:00pm

Duffy

901 West Coast Hwy #160, Newport Beach, CA 92663

A summer, spring, fall, & winter favorite. Thank youuuuu SOCAL. These cruises will never be anything less than an amazing time. Celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, life, content creation, or even enjoying a nice afternoon, Duffy rides are always a fan favorite. I mean look at these happy smiles. Cloud 9.

Check out my "Bottomless Mimosa Harbor Cruise" blog post for alllll things duffy related.

5:30pm

Balboa Island Ferry

410 S Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92661

One of Newport's hidden gems - the Balboa Island Ferry. The Ferry picks up cars and transports them from Balboa Island to the Balboa Peninsula and vice versa. It's a short 5 minute ride, but something you can only do here in Newport and I simply cannot let you miss out!

The ride costs about $1.25 a person in cash, so make sure to grab $5-$10 ahead of time.

If I can share any piece of advice, it's sit on out your window, out of your sunroof if you have one, play Surf by Mac Miller, and enjoy the ride.

6:30pm (or sunset)

John Wayne Park

2405 Cliff Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663

I'm giving away my favorite sunset location just for you, I mean business. John Wayne may be one of the most popular spots to picnic in Orange County, right behind Cliff Drive. With immaculate ocean views, this is a spot you need to know.

Looking for a different spot top try? Check out this blog post here on my best spots in the area.