Activities

Roll your own adventure

You’re on your own. Put together your posse, spread the word, gather up and have some fun.

Bocce Ball

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Friday, 10 AM on the courts at the Zessa Hotel!

Whale Watching

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Newport Coastal Adventure

Smaller boats with limited capacity
Pontoon style boats get you up close
309 Palm St, Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 922-8784
https://newportcoastaladventure.com/

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newport Landing

Higher capacity boats from $30
Luxury Catamaran from $72
Smaller limited capapcity pontoon ~ $85
Lots of options

Located on the Peninsula near the Ferry
309 Palm St #A
Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 675-0550
https://newportlanding.com/whale.htm

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Golf (Plus after party at Avila’s El Ranchito)

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st

Scramble Format.
Costa Mesa Country Club
1701 Golf Course Dr, Costa Mesa
Los Lagos Course

First Tee 10 AM
Cost is $87 and includes a cart

After Golf Gathering / Happy Hour 3pm – 6pm

Avila’s El Ranchito
2800 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach
3pm – 6pm

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Duffy boat cruise

You’re the captain

Round up your crew and cruise the harbor for a couple hours. BYOB. These boats can fit up to 12 people but 10 is more comfortable.
Groupon discounts are plentiful. Start off with appetizers at https://www.harborside-pavilion.com/menus/food-menus/saloon-menu/ from 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Sunset is 7:09 PM so a 5PM departure or earlier makes sense. Appetizers at 4:00 PM, depart at 5pm works well. No experience necessary. Just need a sober driver. Sort of.

Dock Map: https://newportharborboatrentals.net/map/
What to bring: Cooler, appetizers, sunscreen, sunglasses!, warm clothes/jacket
Bluetooth music is include on the boat.

Newport Harbor Boat Rentals
Located at kiosk next to the pavillion, 400 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 200-8602

Duffy Electric Boat Rentals – Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92661
 (949) 662-0197

Duffy Electric Boats Sales and Rentals Newport Beach (PCH)
2001 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
 (949) 645-6812
Bookings: letsbook.app

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Ocean Fishing

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You’re Not the captain

August is a peak month for fishing in Southern California, with a wide variety of species available, including tunas (Bluefin, Yellowfin, Albacore, Bigeye), yellowtail, mahi mahi (dorado), striped marlin, halibut, and various bass and rockfish species.


Davey’s Locker
https://daveyslocker.com/overnight-deep-sea-fishing/


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Newport Landing
https://newportlanding.com/yellowtailfishing.html


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Cruise to Catalina

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Day trip or overnight

Cruise over to Catalina for a day of exploring, shopping, dining.
75 minutes each way
9:00 AM departure, 4:30 return (other options might be available, as is an overnight stay)
They have group rates, discount codes, groupon specials. It’s normally $94 but you can find $50 options easily.

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Tiki boat float

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Tiki float with captain

Uber down. With a captain you can relax without any worries. Uber back. BYOB.Enjoy freedom and hassle-free navigation by our expert captain. Six People, 2 hours, $280 on Groupon.

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Beach Cruising

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Cruise the boardwalk! Inexpensive starting at $5 per hour. Get some fresh air and a little exercise.

Locations

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Visit Crystal Cove

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One of OC’s best secrets

Walk a beautiful, isolated strand of the California coast. Explore the tide pools and have lunch and cocktails.

This is also the site of the famous Crystal Cove Cottages. If you’re lucky enough to reserve one and stay there!
https://crystalcove.org/beachcottages/reserve-now/

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Enjoy some classic local establishments

Great places to hang out

Malarky’s
3011 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Cabo Cantina
100 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661
killer happy hour, great tacos, cheap beer
Make you feel like you’re in Cabo
Near the fun zone, Balboa Ferry

Balboa Saloon
Local hangout. Darts
700 E Bay Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92661

Mutt Lynch’s
100 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661

Blackie’s By The Sea
2118 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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