A pier can be one of the most romantic places to go in the world. If you doubt that, take a trip to the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach and you'll see first hand just how great a pier can be. On any given summer bedtime, this pier is enveloped in darkness by 10 PM. While the average fisherman heads home when the pier is dark, life continues. All along the pier, darkness does nothing but add to the atmosphere. Towards the deadline of the pier, you can see the neon lights of Ruby's Diner lighting up the sky, calling…
If you happen to skirt the big Wine Festival in May, you shouldn't worry as the area has a lot of fine restaurants to keep you coming back for more. One of the local favorites here, and a favorite for many visitors is the Chimayo Grill. The Chimayo Grill is located on Fashion Island, in the chic shopping oasis. Attached a long day of shopping, nothing beats going to the grill for lunch or dinner. Starting with the fabled tequila infusion is great, as it consists of fresh fruit marinated in tequila. Although they taste light and fruity, they are…
The Crystal Cove State Park, located in Newport Beach, provides you with 3. 5 miles of beach and over 2, 000 acres of undeveloped woodland, which is perfect for horseback riding and hiking. Offshore, the waters are designed to be an underwater park. Popular for mountain bikers inland, and scuba diving underwater, Crystal Cove beach is a great attraction for swimmers and surfers. There are also sandy coves and nifty tidepools to explore. Offering you sand, rocky reefs, ridges, canyons, and a lot to do with your time, Crystal Cove ensures that you never find yourself looking for something to…
