Yes, I would say Balboa Island too. You won’ have to deal with the homeless in the Pacific Beach area.

Balboa Island would be a great choice, lots of cute little stores and some good restaurants (and of course the Balboa Bar and frozen bananas).The ferry is a must-do and you can take your bikes. The parking on the island is tough, just be forewarned. You can rent a Duffy close by, but not on the island. We have a great harbor to cruise, Dana Point harbor is much smaller, not too familiar with Long Beach but Belmont Shore is really fun with tons to do up there. Laguna is the most picturesque and they have a fun trolley to take you around and lots of restaurants, shops and art! They will all be crowded in the summer and traffic in Laguna because of the all-summer art festival gets pretty bad.

The shops are on Marine Avenue... the boardwalk surrounds the islands... lots of whales in season and tons of dolphin.... but Mother Nature does as she pleases... sometimes you get lucky! The Pier is on the Peninsula... where the Fun Zone is located - across the water.

Newport Beach itself does have few with great ocean views. However for a truly spectacular view, Las Brisas, in Laguna Beach is the Orange County Rivera. A patio overlooking main beach to the left and the park to the right. On the top of a bluff, this is a remarkable place. About 15 minutes by car from Newport to the South along the Pacific Coast Highway. In Newport Beach, most restaurants have views of the harbor. Property along The Pacific Ocean is mostly residential. The Cannery, Bluewater Grill, The Winery, all have good views of the Newport Bay and sailboats. For a single gentleman looking for some female companionship, Sol is good. But good looks equate to having work done. AKA plastic surgery. Newport Coast offers 2 on the bluff, on inland side of the Pacific Coast Highway, Mastero’s Beach Club and Javier’s. Both are places I know only by reputation. Best, in your search, enjoy your stay.

The bar - restaurant with ocean view at Balboa Resort is nice too

Balboa Island is in Newport Beach which is part of Orange County. Orange County is located between Los Angeles and San Diego.

Take jamboree exit and it dead ends and you'll be there.

There are not Pedi cabs but there are benches. Benches are placed regularly along the sidewalk that rings the island. There are also benches on Marine Ave., some shaded by trees.

Yes. Marine Ave. has some shops and restaurants that are open on Sunday. You can stroll around the island since there is a sidewalk along the perimeter of the island. Take the ferry on the north end of the island over to Balboa Peninsula. The whole thing can be done in about 3 hours.