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On the Go... BALBOA BAY CLUB, Newport Beach

Change of scenery at Balboa Bay Resort The outdoor dining terrace offers fire
pits and heaters to keep guests warm when
BY JILL WEINLEIN the sun goes down. On Thursdays through
Sundays there is live music or a DJ to
elevate the ambiance.
Walking through the Balboa Bay Resort
with our masks on, we passed by a Menu items include crispy crab cakes, a
hallway displaying framed photos of variety of salads, a regular cheeseburger
celebrities and dignitaries that have and “faux” burger made with Beyond meat
enjoyed the amenities at the Balboa Bay patty, house aioli, arugula, pickles, and
Club. There were rows of photos of John melted white cheddar on a brioche bun.
Wayne, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, They make some of the most delicious
Jerry Seinfeld and others dining, boating crispy fries and housemade ketchup. The
and sitting by the marina. Scottish salmon is topped with a wild
mushroom crust, and served with charred
The landmark club with more than 1,700 leeks and red cabbage. For dessert we had a
members, is a social haven for area Pina Colada panna cotta with dried
residents, families, and friends. Opened in pineapple and crunchy chocolate.
1948 as a private yacht club, it touts a 130- For casual and picnic dining, Blend off
slip marina, private beach, waterfront the lobby, offers freshly brewed coffee
pools, private restaurant, a spa and fitness drinks, pastries, paninis, gelato, and grab ‘n
center. Members can enjoy staying in one go sandwiches. To-go orders can be placed
of the 145 apartments on the Newport for a picnic on a Duffy boat, perfect for
Beach Harbor. cruising around the bay.

In 2107, the new owners converted part Known as one of the prettiest yacht and
of the club into a refreshed Balboa Bay bay backdrops for weddings, the resort had
Resort. They opened the hotel to the public hundreds of weddings and charity benefits
to enjoy its Olympic-size swimming pool, before Covid-19 closed down the interior
beautiful waterfront dining options, and ballrooms. The management and staff got
elegant guest rooms and luxury suites. All creative and set up a new outdoor wedding
rooms offer private balconies with lawn to kick off the wedding season. They
courtyard, swimming pool or exciting offered a giveaway contest for couples to
marina and bay views. have their dream wedding outside along
Each guestroom has been enhanced with the waterfront, after the couple’s original
varying shades of blue to match the theme plans were uprooted by the pandemic.
of harbor outside. The upholstered Couples were selected based on the resort’s
headboard bed offers a pillow-top hosted giveaway contest through
mattress, and luxury linens by Frette. Instagram. The winning couple received
Inside the refrigerator is a complimentary accommodations, and catering, amounting
bottle of Chardonnay and two bottles of to $10,000. Balboa Bay Resort partnered
water to keep guests hydrated. with local vendors to help execute the
The courtyard view rooms offer romantic ceremony. Rebecca Calagna
swimming pool views, and the luxury Events provided wedding planning
suites range from 1,100 to 3,000 square feet services with floral and decorations,
with a private bedroom with a king bed, Heather Kennedy at Dolled Up OC
comfortable living room, and five fixture provided full hair and make-up, and Jim
marble bathroom, and separate half bath. Kennedy Photography took keepsake
The Presidential Suite offers a dining room photos.
for twelve people and three private California Department of Fish and Wildlife
balconies looking out on the marina. For those who like to bring their dog on
vacation, the resort welcomes one dog, a Hunting Coyotes During Archery-only California hunting license and nonlead
For non members and leisure travelers, maximum of 35 pounds per room. The cost Deer Season ammunition, which is required for the taking of
they can also enjoy some of the club’s is a one-time, non-refundable fee of $150, Question: Can I still hunt coyotes with a any wildlife in California with a firearm. You
amenities including renting a Duffy boat, however the fee is waived for service cannot, however, do both and hunt deer with a
paddle board, kayak or bicycles to explore animals. Your pampered pooch will rifle during the archery deer seasons or do I bow while carrying a firearm for coyotes.
the largest boat-filled harbor in the West receive an in-room dog bed, set of bowls, a need to wait until the general rifle seasons
Coast. goodie bag full of canine fare, and toys. open for deer? I would only be hunting FGC, section 4370(a) states that “a person
After checking in, we donned bathing coyotes. I will not be bow hunting for deer. taking or attempting to take deer during such
suits and walked over to the country club- The Balboa Bay Resort is an ideal change (Ivan) archery season shall neither carry, nor have
like Balboa Bay Club to rent two kayaks to of scenery getaway and is currently Answer: Unlike deer, which have very under his or her immediate control, any firearm
explore Newport Beach while paddling offering a flexible cancellation policy. specific and highly regulated hunting seasons, of any kind.”
along the water. After two hours, we went Reservations for stays through December If you have a question for the California
back to the room to shower for dinner at A 30, 2020 can be cancelled up to 24-hours in coyotes may be hunted at any time of year, as
& O Kitchen. The host led us to one of advance (with the exception of December per CCR Title 14, section 472(a). So you are Department of Fish and Wildlife, please feel
Newport Beach’s Top 10 pleasure cruise 16th - 20th). allowed to hunt coyotes with a rifle at the free to ask us via email
yachts, the striking blue and silver same time an archery deer season may also be at CalOutdoors@wildlife.ca.gov. While we
Bellissima owned by a local Balboa Bay Club: 1221 West Coast underway in the area you are hunting. To hunt cannot answer every question, we will
pharmaceutical tycoon. Highway, Newport Beach (949) 645-5000. coyotes with a rifle, you will need a valid answer a few in each column.

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