Cottage rental in Balboa Island, California - Petite Maison a la Mer family retreat with Wi Fi/big screen in Balboa Island - Property 256772

Our private, sunny, spacious patio has two lounge chairs, a table and four chairs under a fresh market umbrella, and a propane grill. The private driveway provides up to three parking spots so you'll never have to worry about finding street parking. We are located two doors down from the beachfront and just three short blocks from the main street, Marine Avenue, where you will find restaurants, coffee and pastry stores, shopping boutiques and groceries. A short walk to the other side of the island puts you on the historic ferry running over to the Balboa Peninsula, where you will find more restaurants, the 'Fun Zone' of arcades and rides, the oceanfront and piers.

Balboa Island is an ideal location for vacationing or staying while on business. It is both conveniently located to the surrounding area and a world away from the ordinary. Once over the short bridge, you need never get in the car again. Restaurants and groceries are steps away and much of the charm comes from strolling along the bay front sidewalk that runs along Balboa Island's perimeter, which is also ideally suited for those who like a more vigorous walk or jog.

Attractions in Balboa Island Los Angeles Area: Southern California offers many different activities and all are within a day-trip's visit. Theme parks are plentiful (Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Lego Land and several water parks) as are many other wonderful activities, including some of the best golf courses in Southern California located only a short drive away. If you have exhausted the many boutiques on Balboa Island, then Newport Center/Fashion Island is a five minutes drive (stores, restaurants, movie theaters) and South Coast Plaza just 15 minutes drive. It is only 20 minutes to Disneyland, 45 minutes to Los Angeles, one hour to San Diego and all of its attractions, including the zoo and wild animal park, Sea World and access to Tijuana. Within walking distance you can rent a boat, take a harbor tour, walk along the surf, take the boat/flyer to Catalina Island for the day, scuba dive, deep sea fish, surf, wind surf, bike along paths, grocery shop, swim, kayak, pier.

Other Activities: shopping, boating, kayaking, body surfing

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