THINGS TO DO
Catalina Island
Santa Catalina, one of California’s Channel Islands, lies southwest of Los Angeles. It's known for its wildlife, dive sites and Mt. Orizaba, its highest peak. The resort town of Two Harbors lies to the north. To the south, in the city of Avalon, palm trees and cabanas line Descanso Beach. Avalon’s circular, art deco Catalina Casino is a cultural center with a movie theater, ballroom and museum.
You can access is island via the Catalina Flyer.
The Catalina Flyer departs once a day from Newport Beach, arriving in Avalon in just over an hour.
For additional info or to book tickets: (949) 673-5245. Purchase tickets here.
Whale Watching
400 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 673-1434
Harbor Cruise
Great tour throughout the harbor identifying the movie stars’ past and current homes along with history of the area.
Newport Harbor boat tours, sunset cruises & charter rentals from the Harbor Cruise boat docks.
Local Trips in addition to those above:
- Balboa Island (ferry boat takes you across to the Peninsula)
- Balboa Peninsula/Pier/Fun Zone/Shopping/Bars/Duffy Boat Rentals/Paddle Board Rentals/Kayak Rentals/Motorboat Rentals/Whale Watching Tours/Harbor Cruise/Catalina Flyer/Deep Sea Fishing Boat
- Newport Beach Pier/Downtown/Shopping/Dining/Bars (2.3 mile walk from the Balboa Pier)
- Lido Island/Downtown/Shopping/Dining (car drive or Uber)
- Huntington Beach Pier/Downtown (car drive or Uber)
- Fashion Island/Shopping Dining/Outdoor Mall/Upscale (Housewives of OC love it!)
- Corona Del Mar/Downtown-Coastal (about 2 mile walk to downtown from Fashion Island)
- South Coast Plaza Mall/Upscale Mall Indoor/Housewives of OC love it! (car drive or Uber)
- Crystal Cove/State Park-Coastal-highly recommend eating at Beachcomber or Shake Shack (car drive or Uber)
- Crystal Cove/Shopping Area/Across Street from State Park-Shopping/Dining/Outdoor (Many restaurants and shops featured in Housewives of OC) (car drive or Uber)
- Laguna Beach/Downtown-Coastal (Many restaurants and shops featured in Housewives of OC)(car drive or Uber)-There is a lot to do in Laguna!!!
- Dana Point/Downtown-Coastal (car drive or Uber)
All Day Events:
Disneyland –about 30 minutes from hotel
Knott’s Berry Farm-about 30 minutes from hotel
San Diego Attractions (Sea World, Lego Land, Wild Animal Park, Old Town, San Diego Zoo)-about 2 hours from hotel
Hollywood-Hollywood Blvd & Vine-Kodak Theater (now called Dolby Theater-home of the Oscars, Walk of Fame (stars), Grauman’s Chinese Theater (footprints/handprints), El Capitan Theater. Park in the structure behind the Dolby Theater.
Los Angeles-Alavara Street (Mexican village/shopping/across from train station), China Town (down street from train station within walking distance)
Amtrack/Metrolink Train-Closest station to hotel is Irvine. Coastal train from San Diego to Los Angeles with stops along the way. Check on line for schedules.
Tijuana/Mexico-I highly suggest the train to San Diego and a tour bus from the train station that will take you across the border. You will have to get out of the bus at the border and walk across. You will be picked up by the bus on the other side and the bus will take you to the shopping area in Tijuana (designated pick up location and time). Please check on line to see necessary paperwork needed to go back and forth across the border.
**If you are interested in any other destinations north of Los Angeles, just contact me. Day trips could include: Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Ynez Wineries, Temecula Wineries, Temecula Olive Oil Tour, Palm Springs, Big Bear Mountain, Lake Arrowhead, Pasadena, Miracle Mile: Farmer’s Market /The Grove, Universal Studios/Universal City Walk, Long Beach/Queen Mary/Aquarium, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Los Angeles Museums**
ReplyDeleteIf you are planning on purchasing Disneyland tickets please buy them from a reliable score!
Disneyland does not offer 50 percent off one day tickets
When making sure you have your ticket make sure the day you want to go is not a blackout date!
When purchasing your ticket take a clear scan of both sides of your ticket or photo and receipt in case you loose your ticket that the only way they will replace it!
You can purchase you ticket at the ticket booth at Disneyland, the Disney Store, some supermarkets offer tickets too but then again check black out dates! If you plan on going to both parks you will need a park hopper ticket! If leaving the park and you want to return the same day you have to get a stamp!
Wear comfortable walking shoes and I suggest you bring a hoodie to wear it can get colder in the evenings
Unfortunately I cannot get free passes or discounts it's not in my contract!
Star Wars land will be opening in May near the end hopefully you will get to see it!
Have a great time and See You in California!
Dawn Kisses Pabboo