Balboa Fun
Zone at 600 Edgewater Place, offers a ferris wheel
ride.
Pavilion Paddy is one of several
sightseeing cruises departing the historic Balboa
Pavilion for 45 minute and 90 minute cruises. Newport
Beach is one of the largest, small boat harbors in the
world. Lined with beautiful homes and exotic yachts,
this paradise was once the playground for the stars.
John Wayne and Shirley Temple lived here and this
remains a favored spot for filming of movies and
commercials. Cost: $6 for 45-minute cruise.
Catalina Flyer leaves Newport at 9 AM
daily for a 75 minute ride to Catalina Island, returning
at 4:30 PM. Cost: $38 roundtrip, reservations required
(800) 830-7744 Available now on the Paddy is
the night time holiday cruise which travels the harbor
for prime views of the lighted boat parade. For current
schedule, (800) 830-7744.
