Los Angeles International Airport 54 min
Newport Beach Pier (13 min.) Scenic pier popular for fishing & ocean views convenient to beach & nearby shops & restaurants. Balboa Fun Zone (16 min.) Nostalgic mini amusement park with ocean views and attractions like bumper cars & carnival games. Balboa Pier (17 min.) Built in 1906 this pier offers a retro-themed diner & is popular for fishing & watching the sunset. Heisler Park (16 min.) This beach area offers artsy park benches sculptures ocean views rocky shores & tide pools. Discovery Cube Orange County (19 min.) Educational museum with a focus on kids offers over 100 hands-on exhibits plus special programs. Huntington State Beach (16 min.) A popular surfing destination this sandy 121-acre beach also offers a 8.5-mi. paved trail. Main Beach (16 min.) A boardwalk runs along this vibrant scenic beach for relaxing exercising & dog walking. Corona Del Mar State Beach (7 min.) This 30-acre park & protected 1/2-mile-wide sandy beach attracts swimmers divers & surfers. Victoria Beach (24 min.) White-sand beach featuring mansions & an iconic castle-inspired tower built against the cliffs. Sherman Library U0026 Gardens (6 min.) Serene botanical garden with patios conservatories & walkways plus a research library & cafe. Balboa Island Ferry (20 min.) Tiny vintage boats for cars & walk-ons with an 800-ft. crossing between Balboa Island & peninsula. The Wedge (21 min.) Beach break surf & bodyboarding spot known for its massive swells & crowded lineups. Laguna Art Museum (15 min.) Contemporary art museum with a permanent collection of over 3 500 works & a waterfront setting. |