Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

C and Java fans take note!
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.
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.

Dagsture og udflugter

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Afslappende solnedgangs-/aftenkrydstogt i Newport Beach

Afslappende solnedgangs-/aftenkrydstogt i Newport Beach

Oplevelsens varighed er 1 time og 30 minutter
9.8 ud af 10 med 6 anmeldelser
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Prisen er 117 kr. pr. voksen
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Private ture

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Bådfolket krydstogt private havnekrydstogter

Bådfolket krydstogt private havnekrydstogter

Oplevelsens varighed er 1 time og 30 minutter
10.0 ud af 10 med 21 anmeldelser
Prisen er 634 kr. pr. voksen
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Kurser og workshops

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Mosaik kunst klasser Orange County: Tyrkisk lampe workshop

Mosaik kunst klasser Orange County: Tyrkisk lampe workshop

Oplevelsens varighed er 2 timer og 30 minutter
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Prisen er 564 kr. pr. voksen
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Vandoplevelser

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Newport Beach: Luksus hvalsafari med katamaran

Newport Beach: Luksus hvalsafari med katamaran

Oplevelsens varighed er 2 timer og 30 minutter
7.8 ud af 10 med 10 anmeldelser
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Spa og wellness

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On demand-massage af spakvalitet - Orange County

On demand-massage af spakvalitet - Orange County

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10.0 ud af 10 med 3 anmeldelser
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Prisen er 881 kr. pr. voksen
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Orange County Fairgrounds

Orange County Fairgrounds

Nyd at holde ind ved Orange County Fairgrounds, som er et underhldende sted i Costa Mesa. Dette familievenlige sted er populært for sine strande samt udvalget af hyggelige kaffebarer.

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Lyon Air Museum og byder på interiør og flyvemaskine

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Bedste hoteltilbud i Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

4 out of 5
500 Bayview Cir Newport Beach CA
Newport Beach Marriott Bayview
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
4500 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
Star Inn Motel

Star Inn Motel

2 out of 5
2656 Newport Blvd Costa Mesa CA
Star Inn Motel
OC Hotel Costa Mesa

OC Hotel Costa Mesa

2.5 out of 5
Costa Mesa CA
OC Hotel Costa Mesa
Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

3 out of 5
2642 Newport Blvd Costa Mesa CA
Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

4 out of 5
4545 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
Sunset Inn

Sunset Inn

2 out of 5
2100 Newport Blvd Costa Mesa CA
Sunset Inn
Newport Bay Inn

Newport Bay Inn

2 out of 5
2154 Newport Blvd Costa Mesa CA
Newport Bay Inn
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Den laveste pris pr. nat baseret på 2 voksne for 1 nat, som er fundet inden for de seneste 24 timer. Priser og tilgængelighed kan ændres uden varsel. Yderligere vilkår kan gælde.