Mariners, CA

Newport Beach

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#backbay vantage point in #newportbeach #BVSBlue
C and Java fans take note!
Gorgeous paddle session surrounded by nature with our NIXY Inflatable SUPs
Leave it to the OC to build a combination automobile/bicycle/pedestrian path, each with its own lane, along a three mile stretch of the upper portion of the Newport Bay.

But that is exactly what they did.

The trail is all asphalt, with a few very small offshoots into dirt "nature" trails.  The place is beautiful, really, but I have to put a fly in the ointment here and divulge one of the OC's dirty little secrets.  Somehow or another, a heavy portion of refuse has washed back into the bay and now litters various spots along the trail.  It does not overwhelm the area (as you see here), but it definitely gives one pause to reflect.

That aside, the refuge is home to all manner of wildlife -- Ospreys, Snowy Egrets, Herons, Terns, Seagulls, Ravens, crabs, lizards, frogs, wildflowers of an incredible variety, and all the insects they attract.

There really is no elevation gain to speak of, nothing but the 6-mile round trip to give it even a hint of hiking bona fides.  But it is a very pleasant way to drop down from a 16-mile noggin' poacher like the long route at Crystal Cove.

We added a second "hike" at another relatively flat nature preserve to round out the day. 

But more on that later.

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Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA
The price is NT$4,916 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
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NT$5,761 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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The parking lot was the hardest part of the stay. The gate arm didn’t want to work, and it's one way but not marked well. Other than that it's better than advertised. Even my 13yr old son enjoyed himself. The coi pond and ducks are fun

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Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
The price is NT$4,685 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
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Very beautiful place. Loved the stay.

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Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

2 out of 5
Anaheim CA
The price is NT$3,090 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
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NT$3,621 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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Stay was very comfortable for the price that was paid. The staff member that checked me in, didn’t give me any information other than my room key. They didn’t inform where the elevators or any of the amenities were, and didn’t give information about WiFi or where my room was located. They also asked ...

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Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

3 out of 5
1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA
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NT$8,777 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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Staff is very friendly, communication is very good. Great price on the 1 bedroom suite. Plenty of parking. Easy to get to freeway

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Hotel Huntington Beach

Hotel Huntington Beach

3 out of 5
7667 Center Ave Huntington Beach CA
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The only floor newly renovated is the 8th floor, all other rooms are not updated. There were plumbing issues as well, they moved us to another room, but it was still not much better. Locals informed us that this hotel is mainly used by the surgical centers to send patients for recovering, We do not ...

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Anaheim Resort Suites

Anaheim Resort Suites

3.5 out of 5
101 E Katella Ave Anaheim CA
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Apr 5 - Apr 6
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Be aware that parking and a daily resort fee add to the overall cost of the hotel. Also no shuttle available even though they advertise a shuttle to the parks

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Anaheim Resort Suites
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Other neighborhoods around Mariners

We love to go paddleboarding with our Nixy iSUPs early in the morning.

East Bluff

While there might not be top attractions in East Bluff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Fashion Island.

East Bluff
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Mariners Mile

While there might not be top attractions in Mariners Mile, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Newport Dune and Balboa Beach.

Mariners Mile
Paddleboarding towards the sunset with my nixy iSUP

Newport Heights

Newport Heights might not have many top sights, but Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Dune are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Newport Heights
Aerial Photography of Newport Beach, California

Beacon Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beacon Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Newport Dune and Balboa Beach.

Beacon Bay
Marina Park Community & Sailing Center, in Newport Beach, Orange County, California

Newport Center

4.5/5(61 area reviews)

While visiting Newport Center, you might make a stop by sights like Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport.

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One Ford Road

One Ford Road might not have many top sights, but Fashion Island and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

One Ford Road


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