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Five places to get away this Memorial Day Weekend
16.05.2024 - 10:29 / lonelyplanet.com
Memorial Day Weekend sneaks up on you. Suddenly, it's less than two weeks away, but it's not too late to plan a fabulous last-minute trip.
If you've waited until now to start thinking about travel plans, three of our editors have shared their top recommendations for the destinations across the US that they're dreaming about this Memorial Day Weekend. Or you can save this list for the next long weekend – because it'll sneak up on you, too.
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Ann Douglas Lott, Associate Editor
Vibes: Somehow, Orange County feels both posh and laid-back. In Newport Beach, you could spend the morning luxury shopping, sunning yourself by the pool or going for a spa treatment, and in the afternoon, you could be cycling around Balboa Island or exploring the coastal Crystal Cove State Park. And it’s easy to get to – fly into SNA, and you'll be within 20 minutes of wherever you’re staying.
Do: Go whale and dolphin-watching on a Zodiac boat. It's a thrill of a ride, and you’re almost on the same level as the animals; it feels like you’re nearly swimming alongside them. If a slow cruise is more your vibe, hop on a Duffy boat tour of the harbor with prosecco and charcuterie (I call it an HGTV cruise because look at those mansions!). They’ll even drop you off at your dinner reservation.
Eat: For breakfast, the breakfast burrito from Malibu Farm or the coconut-macadamia pancakes from Beachcomber Café. For everything else, seafood – like the creamy ravioli bianco with shrimp at JOEY and gumbo at the waterfront Bluewater Grill. For dessert, frozen bananas on Balboa Island, either from Sugar 'n Spice or Dad's Donut Shop & Bakery.
Stay: Book a room at the newly opened Pendry Newport Beach . The rooms are spacious, they have a fabulous pool deck for tanning, and their restaurant and bar are places to see and be seen. And it’s not a far drive from the harbor and beach. Or, if you want to test your luck, try to snag one of the charming beachfront cottages at Crystal Cove State Park.
Read more highlights from Ann Douglas' recent getaway in Newport Beach
Brekke Fletcher, Senior Director of Content
Vibes: Preppy, nautical, coastal chic. Cobblestone streets and charming historic homes. Lots of striped shirts, boat shoes, sun hats. Long beach walks and plenty of bike paths.
Do: Rent a bike (or better yet, stay at accommodation that offers them as an amenity) to explore the island. Visit Sconset to do the Bluff Walk (it can get crowded in high season, so go early if you want to beat the crowds). The footpath brings you in close contact with incredibly dreamy shingled beach houses, some of which have been there since the 1800s. Visit Cisco Brewery for craft beers,
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