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Explore Beautiful Orange County and Visit Balboa Island

Posted in Destinations  by rentalo on April 23rd, 2009

Orange County epitomizes enjoyment of a beautiful lifestyle. Reveling in glorious southern California weather and a stunning Pacific coastline, Orange County makes everyone here feel special. Aren’t you entitled to a fabulous vacation? You should check out Balboa Island, a small plot of land that rests in Newport Bay, surrounded by sterling coastal communities like Newport Beach and Corona Del Mar. The way to start checking out this area is with a finding an ideal Balboa Island vacation rental.

If you enjoy spending vacation time out-of-doors, you couldn’t pick a better climate than that offered by this area of southern California. Nature provides year-round mild weather, plenty of sunshine, and no snow or ice. Many of Balboa Island vacation homes are located on or just steps away from bay front beaches and the boardwalk. Spend the day enjoying sun, sailing and sand. Chances are good you’ll have a mild sunny day for it! Be sure to remain until the sun goes down, so you can catch a memorable wash of colors settling over the Pacific horizon. Then return to the comfort and convenience of your private Balboa Island lodging.

You may want to head a short distance south for a visit to Corona del Mar. This lovely area is a part of Newport Beach, found along a bluff at the sound end. “Corona del Mar” means “Crown of the Sea,” and you can easily understand where it got its name as you gaze across the ocean. Even better is if you rent a boat and view the city from the water, where you can view the sandy beaches end in sharp bluff walls that rise to hold the city high–like a crown–above the sea. Every street in this charming community is named for a flower. You might wish to stroll past Poppy, Iris, and Orchid Avenues and look for the specific examples of those flowers that each street has. However you spend your day, you will be grateful to return to one of comfortable Balboa Island lodgings at night.

Many families opt to rent a vacation home. They appreciate the privacy and quiet, as well as the convenience of having a kitchen to use whenever a snack attack hits. You might also want to try your hand at cooking some of the incredible fresh seafood available in local markets. Some of Balboa Island villas can accommodate larger groups, in case you enjoy vacationing with extended family or friends. However, when you do decide to eat out, you’ll be faced with another dilemma–choosing which restaurant appeals most!

Perhaps you like being in the middle of town’s vibrant nightlife. In that case, you will appreciate your Balboa Island lodging for its central location. Since it’s located in the heart of the Newport Beach area, you’re only difficulty will be deciding which fine restaurant to choose! Many Balboa Island vacation rentals also provide easy access to delightful boating opportunities, since the entire city is surrounded by calm bay waters.

So, take the ferry over from Newport Beach and leave the world and the all your cares behind. When you’re ready to join those privileged enough to spend time in this sunny corner of California, begin your planning finding a space to fit your needs.

For more resources regarding Balboa Island vacation rentals, please visit this page. You will find condos, villas and other types of accommodations that will fulfill your fabulous California vacation.

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