Tours + Transportation
A List Limousine
Private limousine tours and transportation. Complimentary champagne, CD player, TV/DVD. 888.886.6644
Adventures at Sea
Luxury yachts for groups. 3101 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.650.2412 Map N13
ALOHA SCHOOL OF SURFING
CPR-trained staff teaches aspiring surfers of all ages and abilities. Beginners/intermediate surfers learn ocean safety, surfing techniques, wave knowledge. Laguna Beach, 949.355.9814
AMtrak
Train service within the county and to destinations throughout California daily. There are depots in Anaheim, Fullerton, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano and Santa Ana. 800.USA.RAIL, amtrak.com
Best Chauffeured Worldwide
For more than 20 years, Best has provided first-class transportation solutions. Best chooses the safest, more reliable vehicles available in the industry; 15 types of vehicles accommodate 3 to 37 passengers. Clients experience only the utmost in experience, professionalism and hospitality when they choose to travel with Best. 714.375.9128, best-trans.com.
Beverly Hills Rent-a-Car
Luxury and exotic rentals; pickup service. 3939 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.250.4386; 800.258.5353 Map L13 bhrentacar.com
California Yellow Cab
Transportation in sedans, town cars, minivans to/from airports, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, shopping. 877.935.5692
Catalina Express
Round trip from Dana Point Harbor and Long Beach to Catalina Island year round. Dana Wharf Sportfishing, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Harbor; 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, 800.481.3470 Map K16, northwest of C1
Catalina Flyer
Fastest boat from Orange County. to Catalina Island: 75 minutes. 500-passenger, triple-decker catamaran departs from the historic Balboa Pavilion. Call for schedule. $51-$68, $4 children under 3. 400 Main St., Newport Beach, 800.830.7744 Map N15
CHINA COVE KAYAK ADVENTURES
Customized, affordable way to view Newport Bay. Bicycle adventures around Newport, Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Island also offered. Hidden beach jeep and kayak tour is new. $49. 949.632.4694
City Pass
Pass includes discounted admission to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure, and admission to other theme parks in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. Available for purchase online or at attractions. $229-$276, under 3 free. 888.330.5008, citypass.com
CLINT CARROLL SURF SCHOOL
Son of surf legend Corky Carroll offers instruction for all ages and levels. Beach transportation and surf equipment provided. Classes meet at Newport Cruisers Bike Rental Shop. 111 23rd St., Newport Beach, 949.355.7285 Map N15
COUNTRY TRAILS AND RIDING SCHOOL
Guided horseback rides among massive coast live oaks and California sycamores. Tu-Su. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714.538.5860, ctriding.com Map C5
DANA WHARF SPORTFISHING
Sportfishing, 82-foot schooner yacht for charter and whale-watching expeditions. Available for corporate parties and private fishing cruises. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, 800.979.3370, danawharf.com Map K16
DAVEY’S LOCKER
Year-round whale-watching (giant blue whales and finback whales in summer and fall), deep-sea sportfishing (5-hour, full-day, overnight), fishing charters and boat rentals at the Balboa Pavilion. 3400 Main St., Newport Beach, 949.673.1434 Map N15
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Specializes in renting to people who need a temporary replacement car or a vehicle for a special occasion and carries a fleet of more than 713,000 vehicles, including more then 120 different makes and models. In Orange County, the Newport Beach location also offers “Exotics,” such as the BMW 650i convertible, Porsche Cayenne and Aston Martin Vantage. 18151 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, 800.RENT-A-CAR. enterprise.com
EXECUCAR
Premier luxury sedan service. Sedan and SUV service, flat rates, special group services, and frequent-flier points and miles with select airlines. 800.410.4444, execucar.com
gondola adventures
Romantic gondola cruises through Newport Harbor canals. 3101 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.646.2067; 888.446.6365 Map N13
GW Tours
GW Tours offers Segway Tours of Huntington Beach with a variety of options to suit riders individual needs. One of the best modes of transportation for leisurely coastal sightseeing. Orientation and photo CD included with each tour. 120 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 657.464.9137 Map N9
Hornblower Cruises
F–Sa dinner-dance cruises and Sa–Su champagne brunch cruises aboard elegant yachts. Mariner’s Mile Marina, 2431 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.646.0155; 888.467.6256 Map M13
MAGICAL ADVENTURES
Balloon tours in Temecula and Del Mar; seasonal Palm Desert rides. Private or semi-private flights include champagne, light appetizers, commemorative certificate and photo. Transportation from hotels. 866.ENJOY.US
Metrolink
Train system connects with San Diego, Riverside and Los Angeles; within O.C. there are stops in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton and Buena Park. To the north, the system ends in downtown Los Angeles. The Inland Empire Line stops in Yorba Linda. 800.371.5465, metrolinktrains.com
OCTA
The Orange County Transportation Authority runs a comprehensive bus system throughout the county. $1.50. Day pass $4; $1.25 for 65 and older, under 7 free. Exact change only. 714.560.6282, octa.net
OC WILDLIFE & BEACH TOUR
Four half-day itineraries including the Art & Wine Tasting, Beach Coastal & Shopping and two Wildlife & Beach tours. 949.500.6981, ocwildlifebeachtour.com
old towne orange walking food tours
Culinary exploration of Old Towne Orange features such cuisines as Cuban, Italian and retro American. $49. Advance purchase required. Sa-Su 11 am–2 pm. 800.979.3370
PRIME TIME SHUTTLE
Service around the clock to SoCal airports, Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, Anaheim Convention Center. 800.RED.VANS, primetimeshuttle.com
STRACK PREMIER TRANSPORTATION
Ground transportation via limousine, town car, bus or van; air-charter service. 888.781.LIM
Super Shuttle
Runs to and from the airport 24 hours a day. All major cards. Individuals, groups and charters welcome. Earn frequent-flier points and miles with select airlines. 800.BLUE.VAN, supershuttle.com
