08-08-2012, 08:11 PM
|
#1 |
|
Earning My Ears
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 5
|
What beach do you rec?
Last time we were in Cal, we couldn't see the beaches because it was so crowded (it was July 4th). Hoping to finally get there in 2 weeks. What beach is the closest to DL and best for the kids (15 & 10)?
|
|
|
| Sponsored Links | |
|
|
|
|
08-08-2012, 08:30 PM
|
#2 |
|
"I've disgraced the forces of evil."
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 2,010
|
Huntington or Newport would be the closest. I prefer Newport.
__________________
Me ~
 DH ~  GiRi (4) ~  /   |
|
|
|
|
08-08-2012, 08:43 PM
|
#3 | |
|
The code is more what you'd call guidelines than actual rules
Inquiring fairy minds want to know: Does Hydroguy like World of Color? 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Colorado, USA (formerly SoCal - now SoCol)
Posts: 12,736
|
Quote:
__________________
Upcoming:
WDW - May (Swan), DLR - August (CCI and D23 Expo) Completed: DLR 10/2012 CCI, 07/2012 GCH, 08/2011 CCI (D23 Expo), 06/2011 GCH, 09/2010 BWPPI, 07/2010 GCH, 08/2009 (Day Trip), 05/2009 Doubletree Anaheim/OC, 11/2007 (Day Trip), 06/2007 BWPPI, 08/2006 (Day Trip), 11/2005 BWPPI, 08/2005 BWPPI, 07/2003 HoJo's, 07/2000 PPH, 1966-1998 Numerous Day Trips Including... 06/1981 (Grad Night) WDW 02/2012 CBR, 03/2011 Dolphin, 05/2008 AKL, 06/2006 FW Cabins DLR Paris 06/2007 - Newport Bay/Santa Fe/Holiday Inn (solo) - see my Trip Observations Tokyo Disney Resort 11/2009 - SunRoute Plaza (with DS13) - see my Trip Report (with photos)   HydroGuy DLR Tips Compilation, DLR Abbreviations List, World of Color Superthread |
|
|
|
|
|
08-15-2012, 03:27 PM
|
#4 |
|
Mouseketeer
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 145
|
We're thinking of staying at Huntington or Newport for 2 days before our stay at DLH Oct 8-12. Any recommendations on where to stay? We probably won't rent a car, but will cab it from John Wayne airport (is that crazy?). Haven't figured out how to get from the beach to Disneyland yet (cab?).
 Our daughters are 10 and 12. Any suggestions are welcome! TIA
__________________
me
DH  DD12 DD10 First trip to DL April/07 2nd trip to DL Nov/07 3rd trip to DL Dec/08 First trip to WDW May/10 4th trip to DL Nov/10 Next trip to DL Oct/12 |
|
|
|
|
08-15-2012, 03:32 PM
|
#5 |
|
Earning My Ears
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 52
|
Not sure how far it is, but I love Laguna beach! Great beach, the one I grew up on
__________________
May 2009 - 1 day PH
January 2010 - 1 day DL October 2010 - 2 day PH October 2011 - 4 day PH (upgraded to PAPs) November 2011 - 3 day PAPs February 2012 - 2 day PAPs  |
|
|
|
|
08-15-2012, 03:37 PM
|
#6 |
|
DIS Veteran
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 509
|
Theres a Marriot (it was Marriot when I lived down there at least) in Huntington Beach on the ocean. Its a block or so south of Main Street and the pier. Main has all the shops and trendiness you would expect of "Surf City".
__________________
 |
|
|
|
|
08-15-2012, 04:16 PM
|
#7 |
|
Earning My Ears
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Anaheim, CA
Posts: 21
|
Newport Beach is the closest beach to John Wayne so some of the hotels probably have a shuttle. Newport has a great mall (Fashion Island) and a cool island (Balboa) that has a little midway you can walk around on.
|
|
|
|
|
08-15-2012, 04:58 PM
|
#8 |
|
Mouseketeer
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 96
|
Huntington would be pretty crowded. You wont have to go much farther to hit Sunset or Seal beach. I recommend those myself. They are less populated because there are no fire pits and the waves aren't quite as good.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
08-15-2012, 07:03 PM
|
#9 |
|
Mouseketeer
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 333
|
I've given up on the California beaches -- they are dirty and the water is cold. I grew up in Florida so I'm spoiled by the clean beaches and lovely warm water.
If anybody can recommend a CA beach that I might like, please let me know. I know we can't control the water temperature but the seaweed and tar everywhere is nasty. |
|
|
|
|
08-15-2012, 09:08 PM
|
#10 | |
|
Mouseketeer
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 96
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-15-2012, 09:48 PM
|
#11 |
|
Mouseketeer
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 258
|
I love Newport Beach.
|
|
|
|
|
08-15-2012, 11:49 PM
|
#12 | ||
|
DIS Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 597
|
Quote:
Quote:
Speaking of crowds, my one piece of advice for a beach goer is to avoid weekends during the summer--if at all possible. I think all the SoCal APs who are blocked out from the parks were at the beach last weekend. LOL! The nice thing about Newport is that the beach area was really wide, so it didn't "feel" crowded, but finding parking was difficult. If your beach day has to be on the weekend, following a tried-and-true Disneyland tip would be helpful: try to get there early before the crowds show up. There is a dedicated thread to Newport Beach in the Southern California sub-forum if you're looking for more tips from frequent visitors. |
||
|
|
|
 |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
|
|
Linear Mode
