When you first pull your automobile into the resort where you will be staying the first thing that you and your family are probably going to want to do is run down to the beach. You will probably be spending a lot of your time lying in the sand getting a tan, building a sandcastle, and splashing in the water. Make sure that you pack sunscreen for everyone in your family so that you do not come back looking like a lobster from Joe’s Crab Shack.

Joe’s Crab Shack is one of the best restaurants to get a bite to eat at after a long day on the beach. This relaxed family friendly atmosphere is a great place for your whole family to eat or makes a great place for a date out for just mom and dad.

You will find a different mix of stores located at the Fashion Island Mall. This outdoor mall is filled with stores that you are most likely familiar with as well as some that you may not be familiar with. If you get hungry while you are shopping there are restaurants where you can grab some food before you continue with your adventure.

Newport Beach is a great vacation destination that will never leave you feeling bored. A day at the beach, the tasteful restaurants, and the spectacular shopping will give you plenty to keep up with, and make you never want to go back to your home.

You may want to take a day trip to the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum if you are someone who is interested in the maritime heritage of this area. You will notice a very large ship where you will be able to go on tours and sail. You will also notice items such as antique engines and the very popular sport fishing simulator.

If you want to check out another museum the Orange County Museum of Art is a great one to visit. This is where you will find different works of art done mostly by local artists. You will also find a café and a shop located that will provide you with an all around great experience.

When you are tired from visiting all of the museums you will be able to find a great restaurant that is sure to have your favorite type of food. There is a great mix of places to eat from fine dining to local seafood. If you want to eat like a start check out the Arches which is a favorite of stars such as John Wayne and Shirley Temple.

If you do not want to spend all of your time relaxing in the hot summer sun of Newport Beach then you will be able to find several other activities to do. There are museums, shops, and restaurants that are waiting to show you a good time. If it is time for you to take a break this is one of the best destinations to do it.

Last year, I took our family, consisting of my wife, and my three children down there on a week long vacation. The kids loved it and we are considering going back since we loved it so much. The best attraction that we went to and enjoyed the most definitely was the Balboa Fun Zone.

The Balboa Fun Zone is a great attraction if you do have kids. They are open every day of the week. On Sunday through Thursday, they are open from eleven am to four pm. On Friday they are open from eleven am to nine pm, and on Saturday the same hours except till ten pm. One of the great things is that one night we were there, the park was absolutely packed. We were going to go back the other day since we got there late, but they actually kept the park open past six pm on Wednesday night since the park was so crowded.

The Balboa Fun Zone is one of the oldest amusement parks in California. The Balboa Fun Zone is known for its two main attractions: the Ferris wheel and its carousel (or merry go round). The Ferris wheel is one of the most beautiful, serene rides you will ever go on. The ride moves slowly so you can enjoy the view that is obtained from the ride. You can see the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful coast. The Ferris wheel is inexpensive; at only three dollars a ride and you must be over fifty inches to ride it. The merry go round is even cheaper, at only two dollars a ride. Anyone can go on it, although smaller kids like one of my kids need an assistant, and they don’t even charge you for that. There are also tons of arcades, places to eat, and more that make the Balboa Fun Zone a kids haven.

My kids just cannot wait to go back!

For honeymooners or those in love looking to re-kindle the flame, Newport Beach has a lot to offer when it comes to romance. The entire environment and setting around the Beach is romantic, with romance budding at each and every turn.

On a hot day, walking hand in hand down Marine Avenue on Balboa Island is enriching. You and your mate can check out the sites and talk about things. Then, you can head over to Balboa Fun Zone and play games together,
enjoying the best life has to offer. To show her that you care, you can even win her a stuffed animal – one thing that all females seem to love!

On the harbor of Newport Beach, a romantic gondola ride remains one of the most romantic things to do. A gondola ride is great to relax, sitting back with one and another and enjoying the best of the beach. Sometimes,  nothing beats just enjoying the presence of one another and taking in some of the best sites that vision has to offer.

Once night begins to set in, nothing is more romantic than a trip to the Bayside Restaurant or the Aubergine, two of the most romantic restaurants in Orange County. Both you and your partner will enjoy the setting here, as
well as the food.

After you have enjoyed a romantic dinner, you can watch the sunset on the beach. Both sunrise and sunset is breathtaking at Newport Beach, something each and every couple should experience at least once in a lifetime.

Before you call it a trip, you should also make sure to get pampered at a local spa. The spa’s around Newport Beach are exhilarating, something your whole body will find superb. As a couple or a separate trip, a relaxing
day at the spa is very hard to rival.

When it comes to a honeymoon or a trip as a couple, Newport Beach is one location you’ll remember the rest of your lives. There is so much to do here as a couple, you’ll probably want to come back again and again. As
time goes by and you get older, you’ll find that Newport Beach is the perfect place to come back to – no matter where the road of life takes you.

Once you sit in the black yet sleek gondola, you’ll be steered into the fairy-tale setting of the hidden canals beyond Newport Beach.  Most of the time, the individual steering the gondola will appear discreet yet mysterious, hearing nothing and saying nothing.

With this sense, the boat will almost appear to be moving by magic, gliding along with nothing to disturb the soft music.  Occasionally, you can hear the splashing of a fish breaking the surface of the water, which actually adds to the music and the tempo of the gondola ride.

With the gondola floating so close to the surface of the water, you’ll feel as if every sense you have is being tapped.  The warmth of the sun, the smell of the water, and the lapping of the waves will set your mind off like never before.

As you travel through the canals, you’ll find yourself wondering if the houses are deserted and just how romantic the atmosphere and setting make you feel.  Even though you may have the urge to dangle your fingers in the water, the relaxing feel of the gondola will make you feel as if you are too relaxed to move a muscle!

When the sun sets, you’ll pass other gondolas as they travel through the canals.  On a couple ride, the gondola can help to rekindle the flame or just take you to a whole new world.  Once you return to the docks, you’ll probably find yourself wishing that the ride would never end.

If you’ve never experienced a gondola ride, it’s one thing that you simply must try.  As a wedding ride, honeymoon ride, couple ride, or just a couple of friends, the gondola ride is something that will make you feel as never before.

While there are a few providers of gondola rides in Newport Beach, each one offers you the ride of a lifetime. The gondola ride brings a touch of romance to Newport Beach, which is something each and every couple should have the pleasure of experiencing.

If you plan on visiting Newport Beach or if you already live in the area, a gondola ride is something you shouldn’t hesitate to try.  It brings a whole new sense to the word romance and can easily make you forget everything that has troubled you in life – if even for a brief moment.

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In the morning, the inn allows you to customize your own continental breakfast from a variety of possibilities, such as muffins, cereals, and juices – delivered to your hotel room along with the morning paper!

Along with the morning paper and a continental breakfast, the Little Inn by the bay also provides beach cruisers. There’s no sense in walking when you can use the bikes they provide to explore the miles and miles of beaches and boardwalk that Newport Beach and peninsula has to offer.

Located very close to many restaurants and shops, the Little Inn makes it easier than ever. You can step out of the Inn and enjoy many great tasting restaurants and California shops. Being relatively close to the beach, you can go out at night and enjoy romantic walks on the beach with the one you love.

The nearby restaurants to the Little Inn by the bay include Blue Water Grill, Billy’s at the beach, Rusty Pelican, Charthouse, and many more. Offering everything from seafood to Japanese food, the Little Inn ensures that there is food in the area for many different tastes.

Along with being a great location, the Little Inn also offers you spacious rooms with cable television, nice views, and even beach rentals. During the day you can see everything that Newport Beach has to offer then at night you can enjoy winding down and relaxing in one of the many excellent rooms.

When the time comes to take off to Newport Beach, you should make sure you book your room in advance. The Little Inn by the bay is one of the best hotels in Newport Beach, making it very crowded during the summer months. The last thing you want to do is wait until the last minute then arrive in Newport Beach and find that there are no rooms left!

Booking in advance can save you a lot of headache, and provide you with a great place to stay once you arrive in the area. Once you have stayed a few nights at the Little Inn by the bay you’ll know what true Newport hospitality is all about. Then, when you return to Newport Beach – you’ll want to ensure that the Little Inn is where you stay.

Although you won’t need martinis at the festival, you can bet on some of the best wineries in California being on hand to pour their distinctive wines. You should also come hungry as well, as the food is to die for.

On a typical night, you can find mounds of shrimp, a variety of oysters, fish, pasta, and many other types of seafood and exotic treats. Along with the wine, this festival is a great attraction to Newport Beach.

A highlight for the festival is the cognac and cigar seminar, provided by Martel Cognac and Hamilton Cigars. During the seminar you can sip superb cognac while learning all about them. Also, you can learn all
about fine cigars as well.

During May, the Newport Beach Food and Wine Festival is reason enough to visit the area. There are plenty of other things to do and see as well. If you love food, wine, and the water – Newport Beach is the place to be in May. Even if you’re going to travel to San Diego, you don’t want to miss it.

If you don’t know what Disneyland is, I would like to know where you’ve been hiding for the last fifty years. The place for kids of all ages, this is the place where dreams come true. You can go on dozens of rides, watch many different magical shows as well as parades and get to meet so many enchanting characters of Disney in person. You can take picture with them and get their autograph.

Disney knows how to entertain it’s guest and if you go to Disneyland, you will see for yourself that it’s true. My family and I have gone to Disney so many times and each time we can’t wait to go back there and have a blast. From the firework display to the different light shows to watching Tinkerbell fly through the night sky. It’s no wonder why they called it the magic of Disney.

Anyone who tells you that you can go through a Disney park in one day, has missed so much and have done so little inside the park. Each time my family and I go we see things that we didn’t get the chance to do before or something we missed. You can spend days in Disneyland and still not discover all of the magic.

Learn about the past and present of California at Disney Adventure Park. The California Gold Rush and Hollywood Golden Years are just some of the things included at Adventure Park. Take in a 3D Muppet show which is quite funny and entertaining. If you like to be scared out of your mind, go on the Twilight Zone Tower.

When you get Hungry, just stop by one of the many food courts that are around the park. If you want to keep the cost of your vacation down, then bring your own lunch with you to the park. Rent out a locker big enough to fit you backpack in and come back to get it when you get hungry. You need to visit their website to get a guide to their do’s and don’t s.

So if you’re planning to visit the Newport Beach, don’t hesitate to take the family to Disneyland Resort. you and your kids will be glad you did.

Amusement parks have always been a place to go to take the family and spend a day having a blast. In Newport Beach there a place that will fill your senses and excite the mind. Balboa Fun Zone is a great place for the entire family. With so much to do, you might have to make a second day trip out of it to get to all that there is to do.

Located on the Balboa Peninsula along Newport Beach, Balboa Fun Zone has always been a fierce competitor to other amusement park giant like Disneyland, Sea World and Belmont Park in San Diego.

For over fifty years, Balboa Fun Zone has been available in the area for residents and tourist alike with something to do either day or night. The famous Rendezvous Ballroom has been the host to many big name bands over the years.

One of the attractions at Balboa Fun Zone is the well known Fun Zone Ferris Wheel. Built in 1936, the Ferris Wheel has become a landmark to the area providing a fantastic view of the bay as you ride it.
In 1986, the Fun Zone was rebuilt completely from the ground up, adding to the already fun and exciting environment here. The ferris wheel, bumper cars, arcades, and everything else here make the Fun Zone a great experience for all that come through it’s gate.

After a long day of rides and games, you can head over and get some food from one of the many vendors and restaurants. No mater how old or young you are, Balboa Fun Zone will give you memories that will last a lifetime. So if you’re planning to vacation in California, make sure you stop by Balboa Fun Zone.