Being one of the pristine beaches in Newport Beach, Balboa Beach is found on the Balboa peninsula. The beach faces the Pacific Ocean, and is actually just a few blocks from the well known Balboa Fun Zone and the yacht harbor. In the summer, the beach is very popular for swimming lessons. Balboa Beach is also well known for a 920 foot pier that was voted to be the best throughout Orange County. The beach is also well known for it's no entrance fee. Although there is a parking fee, the free admission more than makes up for it. Along…
Mount Snow, located in Vermont, is the one of the largest ski resorts in the Eastern United States. Featuring 26 lifts and more than 135 trails, the top elevation at Mount Snow is 3600 feet, with a vertical drop of 1700 feet. There are 20 chair lifts and six surface lifts available. Snowboarders are welcome at Mount Snow, and there is a kids only terrain park as well as a special tubing park. The Grand Summit Hotel and Crown Club sits right off the slopes, and guests enjoy a heated outdoor pool and ski in/ski out accommodations. There is something…
Even though Newport Beach has many attractions, one of the most popular is the beaches. There are beaches on the peninsula and in Corona del Mar. On the peninsula, there is the infamous spot "The Wedge", which is great for body surfing. From the Balboa Peninsula to Avalon, there is the Catalina Flyer. This 500 passenger giant provides the daily transportation. For residents, the Flyer is the preferred means of transportation. The Balboa Fun Zone is a great attraction as well, offering a ferris wheel, merry-go-round, bumper cars, and several shops and restaurants. Located on the Balboa Peninsula, the Fun…
