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Balboa Island Ferry
Newport Beach
Since 1919, Balboa Island Ferry has been a staple in Newport Beach, California, providing seamless transportation for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula.
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Newport Beach
Located in the historic Balboa Fun Zone waterfront, Newport Beach Boat Rentals is home to Newport Harbor’s largest and most diversified rental fleet.
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Newport Beach
Newport Beach includes more than eight miles of beaches that stretch from the Santa Ana River jetty to Crystal Cove State Park and border Newport Bay.
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Newport Beach
Newport/Balboa Boat Rentals, a long-standing establishment in Newport Beach, Orange County, has been family owned and operated since 1992.
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Newport Beach
Pirate Coast Paddle Company is a Stand Up Paddle Board/Kayak business; lessons, tours, events, kids camps, and excursions. The Pirate Coast Paddle beach is a bit hard to find and Google Maps will mislead you a bit.
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Dog-friendly Laguna Beach and the Orange County coast
The Orange County coast is a dog-friendly paradise The Orange County coastline — stretching from Huntington Beach through Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Dana Point — is one of the most dog-friendly stretches of coast in Southern California. With dog…
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Southern California
Southern California’s diverse landscape — from mountain lakes to desert oases to coastal bluffs — offers a surprising number of paved and accessible trails where handlers with mobility needs and their dogs can enjoy the outdoors together. Whether we’re talking…
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Top five dog-friendly hotels in California
From treat turn-down service to doggy room service, here's how to spot a truly dog-friendly hotel in California. Plus, the right questions to ask before booking and our top five picks for pup-welcoming stays.
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New dog-friendly hotels in California
From the Sheraton Redding and Kimpton Sawyer in Sacramento to boutique spots in West Hollywood and Huntington Beach, here is a statewide roundup of newly opened and recently renovated hotels that welcome dogs, listed from north to south.
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Pet sounds of the OC
Huntington Beach earns its dog-friendly reputation with an off-leash beach, restaurants serving canine cuisine and fun events like dachshund races. Plus, nearby hotels and trails make Orange County a great base for pup-friendly getaways.
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The dog parks worth driving to in Orange County
Orange County has a dog park problem, but it’s the good kind: too many solid options and not enough weekends. The county stretches from beach towns to inland suburbs, and the dog parks reflect that range. Some are sandy and…
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