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Sunset Kayak Rentals is located on the inland side of PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) on the peninsula separating Huntington Harbor from the Pacific Ocean. Paddle your way through the canals of Huntington Harbor amidst multi-million dollar homes and yachts, or the estuary near the mouth of the harbor.
Sunset Kayak Rentals
16910 Pacific Coast Highway
Sunset Beach, California 90742
(562) 592-5537
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Wheel Fun Rentals has several locations throughout Orange County. They rent unique bicycles including 2 to 6-person Surrey bikes, beach cruisers, road bikes, kids bikes and more. Look for them along bike paths in touristy locations. Orange County locations include the Strand in Huntington and Bolsa Chica State Beaches, Irvine Regional Park, Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley and Dana Point Harbor.
Wheel Fun Rentals
Beach Blvd & Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 471-5015
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Gondola Cruise is located at the end of the 55 Freeway in Newport Beach. Take a romantic gondola cruise through the canals of Newport Harbor amidst multi-million dollar homes and yachts. Your gondolier will sing Italian songs as you partake of wine and appetizers and fall deeper in love. That's Amore!
Gondola Company of Newport
3400 Via Oporto
Suite 103
Newport Beach, California 92663
(949) 675-1212
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Great Park Balloon is located off Interstate 5 at the Sand Canyon Exit. Situtated on the former El Toro Marine Base, the Great Park Balloon is operating as a promotion of the soon-to-be Orange County Great Park that will occupy much of the land that was formerly the Marine base. The big orange balloon is filled with helium and carries up to 30 visitors 500 feet into the air for terrific panoramic views. A high-strength cable is always connected to the balloon making it a very safe activity.
 Check our Great Park Balloon blog for more details regarding our experience in the big orange balloon.
Great Park Balloon
Perimeter Road
Irvine, California 92618
(866) 829-3829
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Hornblower Cruises is located on Highway 1 (PCH) just south of the 55 Freeway. They offer dinner and Sunday brunch cruises aboard luxury vessels. Cruise the Newport Coast in style while sipping champaigne. Menu choices may include Baked Atlantic Salmon, Mediterrranean Orzo Salad, Grilled Ciabatta Crostini and much more.
TIP: The yacht used out of the Newport Beach location is the 'Wild Goose' and was formerly owned by John Wayne.
Hornblower Cruises & Events Newport Beach
2431 W Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(888) 467-6256
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Duffy Boat Rentals to cruise Newport Harbor. Balboa Boat Rentals provides Italian-style Duffy boats that have canvas canopies, radios, tables with drink holders and are powered by easy-to-use electric motors. Maps are provided for easy navigation of the Newport islands & channels. Bring your own appetizers or consider a catered meal from The Cannery or Bluewater Grill restaurants. Just pull up to their dock for dockside service.
Balboa Boat Rentals
510 E Edgewater Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92661
(949) 673-7200
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Boat Rentals to cruise Newport Harbor. Marina WaterSports rents kayaks, pontoon party boats, sailboats, motorboats and more. Whether you're playing around in the bay or heading out into open water for fishing, diving or a trip to Catalina Island, they have the boat for you. Electric motored Duffy boats are a great way to relax with friends and take in a beautiful sunset.
Marina WaterSports
600 E. Bay Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92661
(949) 673-3372
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Newport Aquatic Center is located near the intersection of Dover and Westcliff Drives on the northern shore of the Newport Back Bay. This predominantly private water sports club offers some public amenities including kayak rentals & tours. Paddle the calm waters of the Newport Back Bay Estuary that is rich with wildlife. Expect to see fish jumping and several varieties of waterfowl including white egrets, blue herons, brown pelicans, redtailed hawks and more. Take advantage of several tour options including full moon nighttime tours.
Newport Aquatic Center
1 Whitecliffs Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 646-7725
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Orange County Badminton Club is located east of the 57 freeway off the Katella exit in Orange. A dozen professional badminton courts where future Olympians train are available for rent to the public. This is not the recreational badminton game you've played in your backyard. This is the real deal and some players take it very seriously. Equipment and court are rentable by the hour. Also, Bebe's Cafe is a very popular Thai restaurant that is in the same building with windows that view the badminton courts.
Orange County Badminton Club
1432-A N. Main Street
Orange, California 92867
(714) 639-6222
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