Love the restaurants and shops. Nice atmosphere and friendly people. Great location. Can sit and…read morerelax and see the beach.

Nice place overall but have called their support line and talked to someone and they were not…read morehelpful with finding out information about the whole area that their website was not showing. And then she just hung up. Fun place to visit but their management needs work at pacific city or make their website better

I'm not usually someone who leaves negative reviews, but I had a really frustrating experience here…read moretoday. I had my parking validated at Urban Outfitters and, assuming everything was taken care of, I threw away my receipt. When I went to leave the parking garage, the attendant, Alex, told me I would have to pay the full parking fee because I no longer had the receipt. The only solution he offered was for me to pay the full amount, leave, and then come back later to request a refund. Rather than waste even more time, I ended up paying the fee. It was incredibly frustrating to be charged $26 for less than three hours of parking after getting my ticket validated. I understand policies exist, but there should be a more reasonable way to handle situations like this, especially when the parking was legitimately validated. Overall, this was a very disappointing customer service experience.

Not sure why this is not 5 stars by most. Plenty of multilevel parking. Free if you are in and out…read morein 90 minutes. Prime location. Safe. They even have attendants, public restrooms, and electric car charging stations. Highly recommend. Pricing if you stay beyond 90 minutes in my picture.

5 stars because it's free public parking that gives you access to the beach. You have to hit this…read moreplace at just the right time to get a spot. First thing in the morning, most of the spots get taken up by the surfers. Be careful to follow the arrows because they have parking lot spikes that will puncture your tires if you go the wrong way!

Very nice walking spot as well as to see the beautiful scenery of ocean view! Everything is very…read morebright if the weather permits and it's feeling amazing being there! Come visit and enjoy nature! Cheers

Lots of great shopping, food choices, and dog watching. Everyone was really warm and welcoming for…read morelocals.

Ocean Front Lot is a huge public park lot in Newport Beach. It is located right in front of the…read morebeach with many bars and restaurants nearby. It has multiple parking ticket stations that accept credit card or cash. Price per hour cost $4/hour which isn't cheap. Furthermore, this lot gets full very fast during weekends and events. Visitors tend to circle around the lot for at least 40 mins to an hour to find a car spot. Also, parking security is strict if your tkt has expired. It may cost you an arm and a leg. Street parking is available but some post sign 2 hr parking only. Overall, it's a nice parking lot because it's a foot away from the beach.

This is a quick/easy parking area along the beach by the pier. There are numerous stalls, you can…read morepay using coins or a credit/debit card. They have a few pay stations, so you put the little ticket on your dashboard. It requires you put your license plate number into the machine, so remember it. The spaces are plenty wide, so if you have concerns for carefree beach goers giving you a 'door ding,' you should be okay. Being that this is a popular area, getting a spot is not always easy, there is usually more demand than spots, but be patient. The lot hours are 8am - 6pm, any time outside that window these spaces are FREE.

+ Grateful for its free parking lots, particularly on Surf City Marathon day where sponsored buses…read morealso pick you up there and drop you off near the race starting line. - Despite its farther proximity from the starting line compared to closer lots like Pacific City mall, many still came here, so it was super crowded. + However, nearby residential street parking is also free that day. - Unfortunately, what SCM neglected to preinform us that the shuttle back doesn't go straight from the dropoff point back to the Civic Center. It detours to drop some runners off at Edison HS, which basically adds 10min to the bus ride. . Had I known, I'd prob have sought nearer parking for the SCM and just bike the rest of the way. . Somewhat peaceful ambience, albeit loud neighborhood.

This review is solely for the 911 memorial. Everyone has a story of where they were on that tragic…read moreday. I was here in Long Beach watching the news and getting ready for school when I watched as the second plane hit the 2nd tower. That memory has been with me since. While on a weekend trip to san diego we visited the air and space museum and were surprised to see a cruiser on display that was actually at ground zero! When I got back I thought to myself "I wonder if there's other artifacts that I can see around town". A quick search showed that there were pieces of steel from the towers here. So on 9/11 of last year, we drove out here to see the memorial and have a moment of silence for the victims. The memorial is located at the bottom of the staircase in a pentagon shaped base and honors all lost in the towers, flights as well as first responders. In the center stands a steel beam that was part of WTC donated by NYC Fire and Police. It's quite surreal seeing an object from that dark day in history.

The staff especially Mary is amazing and make this a fun place to stop. The services of the library…read moreare really worth a visit!

I love studying here for the free wifi and friendly staff. It is small but peaceful, and the light…read morefiltering in from the huge window wall makes for such a relaxing environment.

Came here after an afternoon on the beach on a Saturday around 7 pm. The inside is cute with…read morestunning views of the open ocean. The decor is casual and maritime themed. You order at the register and seat yourself with a number. My boyfriend and I both got a warm buttered lobster roll each and a bowl of clam chowder fl share. The food was ready quickly. The lobster roll was excellent. A bit on the pricey side, to be expected for the location, but good texture and flavor. The clam chowder I definitely wouldn't get again. Not a typical clam chowder I'm used to. Didn't seem like a ton of cream but a lot of flour or cornstarch thickener that weakened the flavor. The seasonings were lacking BUT there was a good amount of clam. Very cute place with great location! The restaurant was an hour from closing and wasn't full. When we walked back to downtown, it was BUSTLING. So probably better options in the actual city, but right now it's the only option on the pier (with a restaurant being constructed halfway on it as I speak). Would maybe go again? With visiting friends or if I'm feeling touristy?

Beautiful location, the view and interior are definitely the highlight of this visit. We had a cool…read moreexperience seeing two dolphins from our window seats! We sat downstairs and enjoyed watching people fish and surf. Good ambiance, and if you wanted to eat somewhere quieter/see mostly the ocean, try getting a seat upstairs We ordered their lobster rolls only and sad to say I was disappointed. For $27 you get a small and not filling meal. The lobster itself was good, fresh and cooked well. But despite knowing why it cost that much, with location and the type of seafood, it was a shock to see an item this much be so small. There are better lobster rolls for their taste and price so I probably won't get this again. However, I am willing to come back and try their other entrees and raw items

It's all about timing! This place is free/unmetered parking that is primarily used the the folk…read morewho live there, so that alone should set the stage. The area is well kept, and there is a reasonable amount of parking to be had, this said, the day and time chosen makes the difference between a hidden gem of a beach and Thunderdome - plan thoughtfully. There's a decently kept restroom and play area, and the last few times I've been here it seems like they're keeping a good handle on the homeless situation, but like anywhere, be thoughtful of your surroundings. Timing wise the morning is lots of surfers, during the summer the mid-day is general beach going population (lots of families who know the deal of an easy beach with free parking), the afternoons are up for grabs, and after 4p you're competing with residents who (understandably) do not care all that much about your afternoon at their home in comparison to having a parking space for the evening. ;)

The free parking was only steps away from the beach. The lot is very easy to access, feels safe and…read morethere was no charge.