things to do in Balboa, CA

Settle into a private gondola ride with drinks, blankets, and a professional gondolier

Refresh core scuba skills before your next dive adventure

Private harbor cruising with room to relax, dine, and play your music

Take a private front-row cruise through Newport Harbor's holiday boat parade

Shape a private Catalina cruise around your plans

Take the controls of a modern Cabri helicopter with expert instruction

Take the Controls in a Cabri G2 Helicopter

Try helicopter controls in a modern Cabri G2 trainer

Gather around private beach fire tables and toast s'mores at sunset.

Friday and Saturday golden-hour wine, charcuterie, and live music on the Lobby Terrace

Play archery dodgeball on The Meadows (ages 8+; book ahead)

Enjoy an exclusive seaside movie screening with chairs, blankets, and refreshments

Stargaze with a trained astronomer at Catalina Point

Dine oceanfront at Mar’sel with winery pours and seasonal courses

Live music, oceanfront views, and cabana seating for summer evenings

Create a colorful Terranea tee with your family

Take the controls for a ride along the Long Beach coastline

Ride a Sea-Doo GTI 130 along Long Beach's coastline

Create a mermaid portrait with a tail, scale makeup, and a keepsake print

Meet a Catalina Mermaid, pose for photos, and take home a printed keepsake

Trace Black Star Canyon's natural history and ghostly lore after dark

Put your mountain biking skills to work on Catalina’s rugged terrain

Spend a full day exploring iconic California beaches with a local guide and convenient transportation.

Ride a bright orange Garibaldi cart through Avalon with a local guide