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Dan1993 OP
Jul 06, 2026 at 09:05 AM ET
Where to watch Balogun and his teammates tonight - Newport Beach edition
My 18 year old daughter and her friend (no shuns) are in Newport Beach this week after graduation. I'm trying to help them find a good place to watch. I think there's some Newport Beach residents here? Surely some others familiar with the area? Any suggestions? They are staying at grandparents' house, which is near Balboa Pier. I'm guessing with a 5:00 start and big game some of these places will allow <21 to come in and watch, but I can't tell from websites.

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CrystalCoveHokie CrystalCoveHokie
My go to down there is Baja Sharkeez….But under 21 may be an issue….
Newport Landing is primarily a restaurant but has a bar on 2nd level. Probably won’t be raging but may be an option. It’s pretty close by. Malarky’s and Mutt Lynch’s could options but they are not a short walk. Given the widely reported rioting and looting on the 4th, some businesses may be ultra cautious. I’d call in advance.
B777Fr8Dog B777Fr8Dog
Probabaly any bar?
ElbertoHokie ElbertoHokie
@CrystalCoveHokie you're needed
CrystalCoveHokie CrystalCoveHokie
Under 21 is the tough part
Brown Water Brown Water
400 people arrested there on July 4th. Sounds like a wild place.
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EDGEMAN
That's why they're heading there tonight...it's where the action is!
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Dan1993 OP
she told me they were there earlier, recognized it could get ugly, and left
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EDGEMAN
Good they recognized a sub-optimal situation, and got out before...
...anything happened around them.