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Ask a Newport Beach boater where the hard part of boating is, and nobody says the ocean. It’s the slip hunt. Newport Harbor holds roughly 9,000 boats — it’s routinely described as the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast — and almost none of that water is available to you. Most of it sits … Newport Beach Boat Slips: Up to $96 a Foot — and a 3-to-5-Year Wait for the Cheap Ones

Most boaters cross to Catalina, pick up a mooring in Avalon or Two Harbors, and never go anywhere else. That’s a shame, because the island’s real treasure is strung out along its coastline: Catalina has more than 62 miles of unspoiled beaches and secluded coves — described by the island’s own visitor authority as the … Catalina’s Best Coves & Beaches by Boat: Where to Moor, Swim & Snorkel

Two nights on Catalina is the perfect first trip. Long enough to actually relax, short enough that a Friday-morning crossing and a Sunday-afternoon return leave the whole weekend open. And the island gives you a choice most boaters never get: one harbor or two. This is the classic dilemma. Avalon is the postcard — the … Catalina Weekend Itinerary by Boat: Avalon, Two Harbors & Everything Between

The crossing gets you there. The mooring is what lets you stay. Catalina Island runs on moorings, not slips. There are virtually no transient docks for visiting recreational boats on the island — you pick up a mooring in Avalon or Two Harbors, or anchor in the coves, and you get ashore by dinghy or … Catalina Mooring Guide: Avalon, Two Harbors & the West-End Coves

If you’re searching for the best boat club in Newport Beach, you’ve probably noticed something: every club’s website says it’s the best, and none of them will tell you how they actually compare. This guide is the one we wish existed — an honest look at your real options in Newport Harbor, what each one … Best Boat Clubs in Newport Beach: An Honest Comparison

Every harbor has its landmark — the place the whole waterfront is measured against. In Newport Harbor, it’s the Balboa Bay Club: the white-and-navy waterfront estate on West Coast Highway that has been hosting the coast since 1948. Hollywood legends have been members, presidents and royalty have passed through, and the marina in front of … Balboa Bay Club: Newport Beach’s Iconic Waterfront Landmark