Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve Tours
![The Preserve was established back in 1975 after a fairly ferocious battle between environmentalists and, well, everybody else. I doubt there is anyone alive today who regrets the turn of events.
For one thing, huge swaths of land have been preserved [and protected] in pristine form, for another, public access through the place makes it a popular destination for runners, hikers and slow-driving tourists.
Finally, the surrounding area is almost completely developed for business, high-end residential, and hotel property.
Everybody wins...well, as long as you're willing to keep your head pointed in the direction most suited to your tastes.
It's probably a workable model only where almost everyone is working with a set of unlimited resources and is willing to put them on the line in pursuit of their interests.
A Walden for billionaires, if you wish. But I gotta admit, it seems to work.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8111/a9927f6b-26ca-47f0-a91c-1dca3ce9e1c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Honey Bee on Beach Coreopsis
Lots of wildflowers at the preserve this time of year, and lots of critters punching the clock to get the pollen and nectar collected on time.
The Beach Coreopsis flowers have blossoms about twice the size of a silver dollar, though the center isn't much bigger than a quarter [does anybody still know what those are?].
This bee spent a bit of time on this blossom, leading me to believe that there was a mess'o'powder to forage.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8111/823fb8a7-50af-4029-99de-c6977ec96cb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
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The Boat People Cruise Private Harbor Cruises
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Tustin: Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
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Temecula Wine Tour from Orange County
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Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Orange County
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