Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008

Day TrIps Catalino Casino overlooking the harbor in Avalon. SIGHTSEEING TOURS While you are staying in Huntington Beach, you will want to take advantage of all the entertaining options at your disposal. Be sure to plan some activities that capitalize on this unique location or draw from local knowledge. There’s often no better way to sightsee than with a guide. Whether it’s around Surf City or somewhere glitzy like Hollywood, guided tours give you the opportunity to experience many sights in just hours. Be sure to leave yourself ample time to tour and enjoy activities as special as these. Activity/tour BALBOA ISLAND Balboa Island is one of Southern California’s most well-known tourist destinations. Located on the coast of Newport Beach, in beautiful Newport Harbor, it can be reached via a bridge or by a ferry from the peninsula. Known for its quaint atmosphere and Balboa Fun Zone amusement area, this is one little island bustling with activity. Rent a boat and sail the harbor, walk all the way around the island in about an hour, eat some of the best ethnic food around or take a narrated boat tour. CATALINA ISLAND At Southern California’s favorite offshore destination you will find both barren and undeveloped nature and the little resort town of Avalon, including a mini version of Monte Carlo with a casino that offers dancing, but no gambling. Sport fishing is an Island legacy, as is sailing, sunning and scuba diving. A variety of tours are available, from inland motor tours through the rugged heart of the island, tours that highlight the glamour of the city of Avalon and the casino or undersea tours of Catalina’s abundant marine life. DepArture/time Located in newport Beach Harbor (9 miles). Half day if you are just going to enjoy the Fun Zone or a single activity. A full day can easily fill up with a boat tour, dining and fun in the sun. How to Do it/contAct info: www.balboa-island.com narrated Boat tour Board tour boats on peninsula side of bay. Leave on the hour, 45 or 90 minutes long. Admission fee. info: www.catalinachamber.com Board the Catalina Flyer at 9 a.m. from newport Beach (9 miles). Take in the island, return to Newport Beach around 6 p.m. catalina Flyer (boat 1-1/4 hours) www.catalinainfo.com Reservations: 949.673.5245 tours on the island (40 mins. to 4 hours) www.visitcatalinaisland.com/ avalon/Tours.php Best transportation 800.827.7411 www.best-trans.com Long Beach: Southern coast tours www.islandexpress.com John wayne Airport: custom Scenic tours www.helistream.com Hollywood tours 800.789.9575 • www.hollywoodtours.us LIMOUSINE TOUR Take a guided tour of Southern California. Choose a general overview, or tailor it to your special interests. HELICOPTER TOUR Fly above Southern California in your very own helicopter. Enjoy soaring over the local sights, along the coast, offshore to Catalina or all the way to locations like Mexico or Las Vegas. Customize your own tour with the tour company. HOLLYWOOD & BEVERLY HILLS TOUR See the homes of your favorite celebrities, the “Dearly Departed“ tour, Paramount or Universal Studios, or many other tour options. NEW! BUS TOURS OF OC BEACH TOWNS Enjoy a tour with seven stops along the coast. Exit at any stop to explore and sightsee; re-enter the next Cruiser and continue on the loop. This “Off and On Along the Way” service allows a three-hour, seven-hour or 10-hour tour. Enjoy the ride in a classic Woody-style bus with individual captain chairs, historic photos, a video about the history of OC and full driver narration! The Coastal Cruise tour goes to Fashion Island and Newport Beach only. WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING Seasonal whale watching tours are your chance to witness Gray Whales, dolphins, sea lions, harbor seals, and marine birds. QUEEN MARY GHOSTS AND LEGENDS TOUR Cruise over to the Queen Mary to brave the Ghosts and Legends Show, a guided walk confronting the paranormal and historic events that have haunted the Queen over the years. Tours leave from Huntington Beach. Tours leave from Long Beach (15 miles) and John wayne Airport (12 miles). Roundtrip helicopter tours can take just a few hours. Day trip with travel to Los Angeles (43 miles), time to shop and soak up Tinsel Town. Tours range from a few hours to full day. Depart from Huntington Beach. Three tours daily starting at 8:30 a.m. Complete tour takes about 3 hours. Depart from newport Beach (9 miles). Morning and afternoon tours last several hours, and sightings are typically guaranteed. Long Beach (15 miles). Tour lasts 1/2 hour. Daily tours every hour between noon and 6 p.m. oc Beach Bus tours 714.817.9733 www.occruiser.com Davey’s Locker Sportfishing & whalewatching 400 Main Street, Balboa 949.673.1434 • www.daveyslocker.com the Queen mary 562.435.3511 • www.queenmary.com 40 2008 I SURF CITY USA® http://www.balboa-island.com http://www.catalinachamber.com http://www.catalinainfo.com http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/ http://www.best-trans.com http://www.islandexpress.com http://www.helistream.com http://www.hollywoodtours.us http://www.occruiser.com http://www.daveyslocker.com http://www.queenmary.com

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Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008 Contents Letter from Dean Torrence/What's New Welcome The Beach Surfing Beach Activities Downtown Huntington Beach Huntington Harbour Nature Arts & Culture Family Reunions Attractions Romantic Getaways History of Huntington Beach Day Trips Golf Sports & Recreation Professional Sports Lodging Directory Dining & Nightlife Directory Destination Shopping Gardens Spas Planning Your Trip Visitor Travel Tips Maps Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau

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