Pendry interprets Southern California through contemporary interiors, landscaped outdoor spaces and a pool setting that invites guests to spend time outside. Rooms and suites give overnight visitors a range of options, while Spa Pendry and the fitness facilities extend the possibilities for a longer visit. The appeal lies in being able to shape a day around the hotel and its surroundings.

Fashion Island sits close to the property, making it an easy addition to a visit. Its open air layout gives shopping a particular rhythm, with boutiques, restaurants and outdoor spaces forming part of the same outing. It suits a leisurely browse, especially when you want to fit shopping around lunch or a social afternoon.

That proximity helps explain the appeal of Pendry for a Newport Beach itinerary. You can make the hotel the meeting point for a meal and explore Fashion Island nearby, with the coast available for a separate outing. It is a useful arrangement for couples or friends whose ideal day includes several interests without requiring a succession of long journeys.

Our brunch at SET Steak & Sushi gave this stop a clear social focus. The restaurant combines a contemporary steakhouse and sushi concept in a setting that extends between an interior dining room and a garden patio. For a leisurely meal with company, the surroundings are as relevant as the menu, giving brunch room to become the main event of the day.

SET currently serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, with DJ programming also advertised for weekend brunch. That makes the visit worth planning around your dates. Give the reservation enough time in your itinerary, then leave room for Fashion Island afterwards.

The Elwood Club brings a further layer to the property as a private members club within Pendry Newport Beach. Its programme includes dining, culture, entertainment and wellness, giving it a role in local social life as well as the wider hotel story. Viamara is one of its defining dining settings, pairing an Italian coastal influence with California ingredients and a garden atmosphere.

Access deserves a little planning. The club has private spaces, while Pendry separately advertises selected Viamara experiences, including high tea, for resort guests and local visitors. Confirm the reservation and access arrangements for the experience you want. With those details in place, Pendry offers a rewarding way to connect Newport Beach hospitality with its dining and shopping scene.