Dave's "Newport Villa", Vacation Rental

at Newport Marina Villas

Luxury Accommodations - 3br/3ba

On the Marina

and

At the Beach

2 short blocks from

 Newport's incredible Sugar Sand Beaches

and balboa boardwalk

full use of all our toys

• surf and boogie boards

• beach cruiser bikes

• boat slip

• kayaks

• Fine Furnishings Throughout

• Gas Fireplace

• HDTV, DVR, DVD, Big-Sound System

• DSL/Wireless

• Attached Two Car Garage and plenty of Guest Spots

• Whole-house Water Purification, Central Heating, etc

spacious Rooms

fine linens, incredible mattresses

and fluffy down-like pillows

Excellent park next door

includes basketball court, swing sets,

and sandy harbor access beach

About Newport Beach, California:
Newport Beach is California’s premier Oceanside retreat offering everything its residents need and want. The city is located within close proximity to John Wayne Orange County Airport and offers superb golfing, world class shopping, yachting and unparalleled dining. The city has a diverse atmosphere from the Balboa Fun Zone Amusement Park on the peninsula to the many world-class restaurants, resorts and shops scattered across the bay and coastal waters and inland to Fashion Island. In one of the most beautiful recreational harbors in the world, residents can partake in an unbelievable selection of yachting activities, including yacht cruises, dinner dances, dolphin- and whalewatching excursions, instructional sailing classes, sportfishing, self-guided harbor cruises in electric boats, as well as the famous Newport Beach Boat Parade. Points of Interest include: Newport Beach Municipal Beach, Balboa Bay Beaches, Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and Nature Preserve, Fashion Island, Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Newport Sports Collection Foundation, Orange County Museum of Art, Balboa Performing Arts Theater Foundation, Balboa Fun Zone, Newport Beach Tennis Club and the Pelican Hill Golf Club

Things to Do within Walking, Biking or Rollerblade Distance:

• Surfing

• Rollerblading

• Beach Cruiser Ride on Balboa Boardwalk

• Road Biking from North to Huntington, Belmont Shores, Long Beach

• Road Biking from South to The Wedge, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, San Clemente

• Gather around a Beach Fire Pit, Huntington or Corona Del Mar Beach

Newport and Balboa Piers and Balboa Fun Zone
You are a 10 minute bike ride from Newport Pier, and 20 minute bike ride from the Balboa Pier and Balboa Fun Zone. At the end of the Balboa Pier is a Ruby’s Diner.  From the end of the pier you can see far up and down the California coast. This is a great place for pictures, and it’s always fun to see what the fishermen are catching. At the Balboa Fun Zone you will find arcades, a Ferris wheel, Merry-Go-Round, the Nautical Museum, and many restaurants. On the bay side of the Fun Zone there are many places to rent boats, book harbor cruises, as well as set up your day trip to Catalina Island.

Balboa Island
Across the Bay you will find Balboa Island, just 1.71 miles around this quaint little man-made island is full of beautiful homes, specialty shops, art galleries, and great restaurants. The majority of the shops and restaurants are located on Marine Avenue, but a few can be found on the exterior of the island where the ferry lets you off. To ride the Balboa Island Ferry head to the Fun Zone and you will see the signs.

Other Newport Beach beaches and points of interest.

1. Balboa Fun Zone

Average User Rating (5) »my three year old loved it - susan
This place is so much fun, a carousel, arcade games- shops, yummy treats. This last time, we went when it was pouring rain and still had a fun time. Our three year old loved it. We took a harbor ... More »

2. Electra Cruises

Average User Rating (10) »Very Nice - Mrs L
We had our company xmas party on Electra on a Sunday night and it was very nice. We had about 60 ppl with 6 tables that seated 10. There was just enough room for a dance floor. The DJ could have been ... More »

3. Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve & Preserve

Average User Rating (4) »Escape the freeways! - A Yahoo! Contributor
Perfect place for a relaxing walk or and energetic power walk. Great they have preserved this getaway place from the So. Cal freeway life! Worth driving to, and especially great if you are staying at ... More »

4. Davey's Locker Sportfishing

Average User Rating (20) »You Have to be Kidding - A Yahoo! Contributor
I fished Davy Jones Locker since I was a teenager and I'm now 59. Last year a couple of times I had major problems with there coupons and the fine print that was not on the coupons. So much so that I ... More »

5. Catalina Flyer

Average User Rating (8) »romantic getaway - A Yahoo! Contributor
This carrier was perfect for me since I live in Orange County. It was so quick there wasn't any time to get seasick and ruin the romantic time I had planned for me and my husband.

6. Orange County Museum of Art

Average User Rating (3) »Something for Everyone - A Yahoo! Contributor
I always have a great time at OCMA! The exhibitions are always cutting-edge, thoughtful, and fresh. The atmosphere, altogether, is intimate and friendly. They have a great restaurant and a giftshop ... More »

7. Vallejo Gallery

Average User Rating (2) »Vallejo Gallery - A Yahoo! Contributor
Located on the coast Vallejo Gallery has one of the finest collections of marine art and antiques to be seen anywhere. I have visited there seveal times and each time the people there allowed me to ... More »

8. Fun Zone Boat Company Tours

Average User Rating (1) »Fun Zone - A Yahoo! Contributor
Best Date place around, they have a farris wheel, carasol, and a whole little mini carnival. You can go and just hang out and enjoy yourself or have some extreme fun.

9. Newport Harbor Nautical Museum

Average User Rating (1) »Love the Ocean Air - Diva Dee
Amzing...what more can I say? Truly a blessed plave to be if in Newport! Newport has changed so much...so much more upscaled nowadays!!

10. Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Holiday Cruises

Average User Rating (11) »"Good Times:" - A Yahoo! Contributor
My company had our Christmas party during the boat parade and we were part of the show. Weather was perfect, food was good but just wish the event would of lasted longer through the evening. I whish ... More »

11. Taste of Newport

Average User Rating (21) »Once was enough - Joseph S.
I attended this event for the first time this summer. Along with experiencing the inflated admission price and the miniscule food portions the vendors were giving out, I was told upon purchasing my ... More »

13. Newport Landing Boardwalk

Take in the sun while exploring the beaches, shops, restaurants, and ocean's beauty from one of California's top boardwalks. Every season offers something for the ...

14. Pelican Hill Golf Club

Designed by Tom Fazio, this golf club is home to two award-winning 18 hole golf courses that are designed...

15. Balboa Island Art Walk

Take the ferry from the pier to South Bayfront, and make your way over to the Balboa Island Art Walk. This is a great...

16. Travcoa

Choose Travcoa to guide you through your holiday this year. They offer... across the world. Choose your mode of transport to reach there—a cruise, train journey or flight. Cruise...

17. SurfaceJet Tours

This luxury sightseeing company can show you around Los Angeles, Orange County, Wine Country and more. Enjoy premier coaches with amenities including leather seats and bottled water ...

18. Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society

To immortalize the memories of the past, the residents of Balboa Island have come together to collect and preserve mementos of the past. A non-profit organization...

19. Pelican Hill Golf Club

Average User Rating (2) »Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Bob
A great experience with plenty of kind people. Golf, restaurants, Spa services, pool, etc. First class all the way....You will enjoy your stay. Be prepared to pay. Going first class isn't cheap.....

20. Movies on the Beach

On Fridays and Saturdays, from May through September, Newport Dunes presents Movies on the beach. So grab the lounge chairs and the kids and come watch these family friendly ...

21. Newport Landing Whale Watching

From December 26 through April 30, see some of the world's most amazing creatures during one of Southern California's top whale watching tours. On the nearly three-hour tours ...

22. Balboa Pavilion

... and whale watching. Catalina Flyer , the Catamaran, takes you across to the Avalon at …

23. Gondola Company of Newport

Average User Rating (2) »Most romantic date ever! - Janie Wright
Loved my surprise gondola cruise on an authentic Venetian rowing gondola, rowed by a gondolier. Beautiful music, Italian snack basket, candlelight. Fabulous! And only $85!

24. Toshiba Classic

This is Orange County's only PGA tour event. Held at the championship Newport Beach Country Club, here is your opportunity to watch PGA professionals compete.

25. American Yacht Charters

This company offers premium yacht charters for special events including, corporate, wedding or just a getaway for you and friends. American Yacht has ...

26. OC's Golf Coast
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This collection of link style courses offers challenging play and stunning scenery. Named one of Golf DIgest's World's 50 Greatest Golf Destinations.

27. Bayside Drive Park

Bayside Drive Park is a pleasant surprise to those who spend time exploring Corona del Mar. This green island along Bayside...

28. China Cove Kayak Adventures

Navigate through the Newport Harbor in a kayak and view the multi-million dollar yachts and movie star homes along the water. This tour includes a stopover for snacks and a swimming ...

29. Corona del Mar State Beach

For those who can make only one stop in Corona del Mar, make it the Corona del Mar State Beach. This area alone can make everyone fall in love with CdM, a laid-back multi-million-dollar

Surf Spots

 - Boogie Land (40nd to 44th Street) (2 blocks away)
    For all you body-borders this is the place for you. A year-round black ball is in effect at this stretch of beach. The waves are just as nice as the surrounding areas, but no surfers allowed.
 

 - 54th and 56th Street
    Any South swell will make this place go off; you got to watch out for the crowds though. There is some metered parking near by, but street parking is most abundant, but also hard to come by.

 - River Jetties
    The farthest point in Newport Beach before reaching Huntington Beach is the River Jetties. This place can be deadly after even the smallest storm, so if the weather has hit, I recommend that you steer clear of this stretch of beach. However, if the sun has been shining and there is a strong south-south east, south, or south west, or a short period west or west-north west, this is the place to go. On the best days you can get sets in the chest to overhead range and some nice racy barrels.

 

 - The Wedge
    The world famous wedge is located at the south east end of the Balboa Peninsula. On a strong South swell (beginning in New Zealand!) this place attracts sightseers from all over. People will line up on the beach just to watch the brave and stupid ride faces up to 25 feet tall. If you decide to take a trip down there, be sure to take your camera, there are beautiful views of the harbor entrance and of course, you don’t want to miss a good shot of these waves. WARNING: Only advanced swimmers and body surfers should even attempt to swim at the wedge. The waves here break very hard in very shallow water.

 - A Street
Located only steps from your front door A Street is a very popular body surfing and skim boarding spot. On strong south-south west swells you can see faces in the 8-10 foot range, but be careful because these waves are very powerful and break in less than a couple feet of water.

 - Blackies (21st to 24th street)
Easily the friendliest of the beach breaks on this list; Blackies is the ideal place to learn to surf. There are a few surf camps offered during the summer at Blackies, Newport Surf School is probably the best. Wave heights range from ankle to head high on the best west swells. The crowds can get a little heavy, but make sure to watch out for swimmers in the water. The large parking lot located next to the pier makes this a very popular place for tourists and beach goers.

 - 36th Street
    This is still a great place to learn, though the waves do move a little quicker and break a little harder. The nice place about learning here is that you are slightly removed from the daily onslaught of visitors.

 - 18 Street/The Point
    Given its name because this area of the peninsula sticks out further than all parts around it, The Point works well off of both South-South West swells and West swells. This sandy bottom beach break is a quick one, barrels abound on good chest to head high sets but be careful, if you are not moving fast enough these waves will eat you up.

 

Phone:  (949) 650-7123