See history at the century-old Balboa Pavilion, one of California's original, Victorian-era "recreational facilities" overlooking the Pacific, or stop by the Orange County Museum of Art. Of course, Orange County is more famous for its mall culture, and iconic Fashion Island truly is an impressive shopping center.
About 1,000 feet offshore is even more opulent Balboa Island, a beautiful place to spend a lazy afternoon. The bohemian-chic city-within-a-city has even more gorgeous beaches, one-of-a-kind shops, and a range of restaurants serving excellent food for almost any budget.
Latest Reviews
Review by Greg B, April 2013
Doing what: Los Angeles Dinner Cruise
Great service. We were shocked to see how few guests there were. It made for a quite cruise. We have small children so this was perfect for our serene anniversary experience.
I am expecting to be contacted for a refund of the extra tickets that were charged to my bill. It was only two of us and we were charged for 4 persons.
Review by Justin W, April 2013
Doing what: Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Great cruise. We saw whales, dolphins and sea lions. The boat and staff were great
Review by Leah N, April 2013
Doing what: Los Angeles Champagne Brunch Cruise
Absolutely first class, the service was brilliant, the yacht was so very comfortable, thank you so much.
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