Top Things by Yacht in Newport Beach

A boat rental in Newport Beach will take you cruising along Newport’s coastline, past the city’s two famous piers, the Newport Pier and the Balboa Pier. Newport Pier extends from the busy Balboa Peninsula into the pacific and offers fine, soft sand with plenty of room to lounge at the beach – you will most certainly spot surfers, swimmers and sunbathers all basking in the warmth of the beautiful Southern California sunny days.

Once aboard your newport boat rental, cruise along the famous Californian coast where you will encounter the Balboa Pier, a.k.a. the original Ruby’s location. A stroll down this pier will take you on a time travel journey back to the 1940s for it is home to a diner filled with bright red vinyl booths, white formica tables, and soda fountains.

Step ashore to visit this exquisite location. Observe the local fisherman and the fish-chasing seals as you walk right till the pier’s edge from which you will have a from which you will have a great view of the Pacific Ocean and the coastline of the Balboa Peninsula.

In front ofBalboa Fun Zone, is one of the most charming Newport Beach man-made islands, Balboa Island; it is a one-of-a-kind, man-made treasure. It is a Newport gem that feels more like a quaint East Coast harborfront village than the rest of Newport’s distinctly Southern Californian, Ocean County vibe. Its Marine Avenue boasts chic coastal shops, restaurants and quaint bistros serving up a variety of dishes bursting with flavor, and obviously, Balboa Island’s two famous desserts, the Balboa Bar and Frozen Banana. When sailing with children, a cruise through this area is the epitome of a luxury yacht charter in Los Angeles or a yacht rental in California.

Take your yacht further into the Newport Bay to explore all the city and its bay has to offer. Take a cruise through the marina to see the exuberant water-front mansions and later choose from a plethora of water-front restaurants such as The Balboa Pavilion or Rusty Pelican or Balboa Bay Resort, to dock for lunch.

Later continue your cruise down the bay and drop anchor at the Wedge to observe the surfer’s in their natural habitat in one of the most notable surf spots in Southern California, where you will find near-shore waves as high as 30 feet.

Additional to all of the on/near land attractions that Newport Beach offers its visitors, it is also home to one of the best waters for whale watching. Sail out to sea to view gian blue whales during the summer and fall and grey whales in the winter and spring.

If time permits, take a day cruise to the iconic Laguna Beach with its 30 beaches and coves. At Laguna Beach you will be able to spend your day snorkelling, swimming, enjoying your water toys or simply lounging aboard your yacht. As night falls, step ashore to visit the city’s one-of-a-kind specialty shops and boutiques or one of its many distinct restaurants.

One of the perks of chartering a private yacht in Los Angeles is the ability to explore one of Southern California’s natural beauties: the Channel Islands, an eight island archipelago along the Santa Barbara Channel in the Pacifi Ocean, just off the Southern Californian coast. The most popular of the Channel Islands being Catalina Island.

Rent a yacht in LA to sail to Catalina Island, an island known for its wildlife, dive sites and Mt. Orizaba. Drop anchor at the resort town of Two Harbors for a fun day snorkeling in clear waters to observe Catalina’s thriving marine life, take the jet ski out for a spin or step ashore at the palm tree and cabana lined Descanso Beach in the beautiful Avalon Bay.

A longer yacht rental will allow you to explore the other Channel Islands. One should depart early in the morning to the Channel Islands National Park, a marine sanctuary with a rugged landscape full of natural arches and huge cliffs soaring dramatically from the ocean. Plan to spend the day cruising through the National Park and exploring the unique wildlife – there are many species of animal that can’t be found anywhere else, before returning to the mainland.

Yachting in Newport Beach will will prove to be an experience not to be missed and will make for lifelong memories for you and your guests. Enjoy this stunning part of the world as it was meant to be seen – by the water, as you explore the diversity this region has to offer from its glamour spots of Santa Barbara and Malibu to its impressive natural beauty in the Channel Islands. Lounge aboard your newport beach yacht as you bask in the year-round Californian sun and experience the exclusive Californian lifestyle.