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.

(This post has been included in the Carnival of Cities.)

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.

If you think that a pier isn’t a romantic place to go to, then just go down there and see for yourself. Balboa Pier in Newport beach is one of the most romantic places to go when in California.

When you walk along the 920 foot pier you will see how incredible it is any time of the year, especially at night when taking a moonlit stroll. You will see why honeymooners and married couple find the pier beckoning romance.

You will also find that many fisherman love to spend their days on the pier. The atmosphere is something that needs to be experienced. When the average fisherman leaves after night fall, you’ll see how the darkness adds to the karma of the area.

You can see the lights from Ruby’s Diner lighting up the night sky. Walking along the pier you can see many different lights illuminating the sky. The Balboa Pavilion can be seen as well, adding to the already magical time that the lights help to add to the pier.

Just south of the pier, you can see the Newport Jetty and the bay entrance. With Main Street right around the corner, you have even more things to do while at the pier.

Balboa Pier is open from 5am to midnight everyday. Restrooms are located near the entrance with lights and fish cleaning stations right on the pier. There’s even a small restaurant at the end of the pier.

So when your on your Newport Beach vacation, the Balboa Pier is a must visit for anyone who loves fishing. Even if you don’t like fishing, the pier is great to walk at night or during the day.