“Into the Wild” - Upper Newport Bay
Before the yachts - before the homes - before Newport Beach existed as it is known today, the Back Bay existed in primordial splendor - the original historic landscape of Alta California. Renowned for being one of the most critical stopovers for migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway and a sanctuary for many endangered species, [...]
“Top 10″ FAQs about the Crystal Cove Beach Cottages in Newport Beach
1. How do I make a reservation to stay at Crystal Cove Beach Cottages?
Reservations must be made through ReserveAmerica by visiting ReserveAmerica.com or calling 800.444.7275 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time, seven days a week. We recommend that you visit CrystalCoveBeachCottages.org prior to making a reservation for detailed information on the types of [...]
DAY TRIPPIN’:New Tours Make Catalina Even More Fun (Part 2)
As promised, here is the second part of things you can do in a day at Catalina Island.
Catalina was originally developed by the Wrigley Family of Chicago as a spring training camp for the Cubs, and their beautiful Georgian Colonial built in 1921 is now the Inn at Mt. Ada - great place for lunch [...]
BALBOA ISLAND PARADE -ONE-OF-A-KIND
And you thought Disneyland had the best parade on the planet – not even close! Every 1st Sunday of June, Balboa Island launches the single, greatest “epic” parade on the planet! Generations of Island residents are either in the parade, or watching from the sidelines. Locals compete with float entries from the various gemstone streets [...]
Bessie B. Jeweled, Balboa Island Bovine Beauty
For years she has stood patiently greeting the visitors and locals who stroll and shop the main street of Balboa Island. If you’re going to have a cow in your front yard, this is the one to have - “Bessie B. Jeweled.” Most would find being the Island’s “fashion icon” a difficult task, but Bessie [...]
Segway into this…
When was the last time you rode around squealing and laughing out loud? Want to experience that same childhood thrill all over again? Segway is your ticket to ride and it is more fun than should be allowed by law (or at least within the 8 mph speed limit!) These “personal people-movers” completely liberate you [...]
Duffy Boat Rides in Newport Beach
It’s just one of those fun things you do and it’s a guaranteed good time. Whenever I take visitors or friends out on a Duffy, we come back all smiles. It never fails - the harbor casts its spell and we become enchanted all over again – recounting childhood memories, pointing out houses that belonged [...]
“Nature’s Best Kept Secret” - Newport Beach’s Interpretive Center
You’ve heard about this place and now you’re going to find it because the best things in life are free and this is one of them! It can be tricky because you won’t see it at the intersection of Irvine Blvd. and University Drive just south of the airport — all you’ll see is the [...]
Biking through Newport Beach
You’ve ridden the oceanfront boardwalk now for years with all the visiting relatives and friends. Ready to expand your universe? There are some fabulously exhilarating routes that require perhaps a little more energy and OK, some that require nerves of steel. Some weekends the boardwalk can resemble the 405 Fwy., and that’s when you’ll welcome a [...]
