Newport Beach is known for its yacht filled harbour and is the epitome of the Orange County lifestyle: soft-sand beaches, laid-back approach and luxury. With a private yacht rental in Newport Beach you will be able to spend the day lounging in style aboard a yacht whilst you watch the local surfers on the big waves, or tender ashore to explore all the California coast has to offer. Have fun at the Balboa Fun Zone, an old-school amusement park with a Ferris wheel and ocean views, or discover the natural beauty of California’s Channel Islands, such as Catalina Island.
Newport Beach is a coastal city in southern California known for its large and boat-filled harbor, its two piers (Newport Beach Pier and Balboa Pier) and its collection of man made islands. Yachts, canals, waves and pristine patches of sand are common in Newport Beach’s opulent oceanfront area. Rent a boat in Newport Beach to cruise through the man-made islands and explore a mix of luxury living with some of the best beaches in the region. Or simply opt for a private yacht rental Newport Beach to explore the neighbouring coasts.
Newport Yacht Rental: Balboa Pier and Newport Pier
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.
Boat rental Newport Beach: Balboa Fun Zone
Neighbouring the Balboa Pier, you will find the
Balboa Fun Zone, an old-school amusement park with a Ferris wheel and ocean views that will make for an exceptional afternoon on land if you are chartering a boat in Newport Beach with children.
Yacht Charter Newport Beach: Balboa Island Luxury Boat Charters
In front of Balboa 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, 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.
Newport Charters: Newport Bay
Take your yacht further into the Newport Bay to explore all the city has to offer, or dock 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.
Newport Charter Boats: Whale Watching
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.
Yacht Rental Los Angeles: Charter a Boat to Catalina Island
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.
Yacht Rental Newport Beach: Channel Islands National Park
A Yacht Rental in Long Beach 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.
Yacht Charter Newport Beach: A Suggested Itinerary
For further inspiration, check YachtLife’s suggested
7-day Itinerary in Southern California.
If you are still looking for further inspiration on possible tours, you can check out:
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Visit Newport Beach
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Luxury Liners
A boat charter in Newport Beach 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.
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