Great Captain and crew in the Thunderbird! Jeff, Carmello, Jose, and Jared all provide great…read moreservice and put us on the fish.

Best day ever caught my first yellowtail 15# Won the…read morejackpot. Was there with my son and my brother we had a blast got plenty of fish thank you to the captain and crew for making it all possible we were abord the freelance on Wednesday 26 of August. Already planing the next trip can't wait so much action thank you again

Couldn't have asked for a better trip. Captain and crew were great. They worked hard all day to…read morehunt down the fish. Made it a great experience for two young anglers and the rest of the family. Definitely going to set up another trip with them.

Bongos is a great private fishing charter. Mike and Gage know their stuff and took us to some great…read morespots. did an awesome job taking care of us.

Went on a Monday with my son (11yrs) old for a 5 hour fishing trip. Eric and his deckhand (Jeremy)…read moreare awesome dudes who made our fishing experience really memorable. Between my son and I, we caught over 40+ fish each, mainly sandbass and Calico's. On the ride out the marina we even saw a few dolphins . The boat was very clean and spacious. The cabin area has two extra seats. Jeremy and Eric were helping us out by switching out gear and at times baiting our live bait. Jeremy fillet our fish for us as well . Eric was taking pictures and videos of my son and I. If you are looking for a great fishing experience, these dues are the BEST!!

Overall a good experience. Only stopped in one stop for bottom feeders. Not sure if that was just…read moreeasy for them or all that was available. Helpful crew

Ketcham tackle is a regular stop for me when I am looking for tackle. Mom and pop store run mostly…read moreby the owner and his dad. Good selection, especially considering that it's a fairly small location. Knowledgeable staff that offer suggestions, tips, and helpful insights. Prices are reasonable and in line with other tackle shops in the area. I've been coming here for years and will definitely be back soon.

We have stopped by this place whenever we come down to fish off the pier . Staff has always been…read moreso friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to what you might need depending on your experience. So many options from rods, weights and gear. Prices seem fair and reasonable. We also get bait from them as well. Plus they always have the nicest employee to greet you at the door.

We had a wonderful experience with Paradiso Yacht Charters! From start to finish, everything was…read moreexceptionally well organized and exceeded our expectations. The Paradiso team, especially Kathi and Chacha, did an amazing job helping us plan and coordinate our event. Everything went exactly as described, with no unexpected surprises, which made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. The catering was fantastic as well. Chef Tom made it very easy to coordinate the menu, and having Chef Teddy with us during the event gave everyone added confidence that everything and everyone would be satisfied. The food and service were both excellent. On the day of the event, Captain Noah and Captain Joe did a tremendous job ensuring that we stayed on schedule while keeping everyone safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip. Their professionalism and attention to detail really made a difference. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The entire Paradiso team went above and beyond to make our event enjoyable, seamless, and memorable. We would highly recommend Paradiso Yacht Charters to anyone looking to plan a special event on the water! A special thank you to Captain Noah for making the ceremony especially meaningful. He took the time to get to know the departed and incorporated thoughtful personal touches that made the experience even more heartfelt and memorable. His compassion, attention to detail, and genuine care truly helped make the ceremony a beautiful tribute. Sincerely, Norman P. Goco

After doing extensive research found the Paradiso Yacht for my 50th birthday. The service with…read moreTanya was easy and professional. It did take a bit to get the premium bar menu to review - and I really wanted good champagne on the yacht to be served all night long, but they only had prosecco and we weren't able to work together to order nice bottles ahead of time. There was a 2 bottle maximum that was allowed to be brought on board with a $35 corkage - but they allowed me a few more bottles on board which was nice. But would have been nice to know ahead of time vs the day before. I wouldn't say anyone went above and beyond - but service was professional, courteous. Drinks for the premium bar were definitely on par with CA prices. They provided a list of caterers and for my milestone where I wanted French food - recommended Tom's Catering. He has been doing food on board for 20+ years and the food was PHENOMENAL. Guests devoured the food and everything was absolutely delicious. Boat has 3 levels and was able to fit the party nicely. The main floor had the bar and upstairs is where we played games. all in all - everyone had a lovely time, nobody got sea sick.

Absolutely amazing on how they upgraded all the surrounding areas…read more Lots of new parking with a new multilevel parking structure and new bathrooms and showers for the boaters that have a permit for boat parking to launch their Crafts from Dana Point harbor. Automatically given 4 hours of free parking with quick access to any of the numerous restaurants and gift shops right on the water. This is the spot if you want to go offshore fishing on a charter or whale watching which I did on a couple hour tour it was outstanding. Not to mention all the whales dolphins and other mammals that were seen offshore. Tuesdays they still do half off. If you have not been give it a try it's so much better now with the easy access and plenty of free 4 hour parking. Don't overlook the stunning safe day beaches without the big Surf issues

We went on a family trip together for this Independence Day weekend. My dad suffered a stroke in…read moremid-December last year, and luckily he has recovered quite a bit since then. However, since he still can't travel too far, we decided to visit somewhere close by. So, we booked a hotel in Dana Point and had a wonderful two-night trip. On Saturday, July 4th, we all booked tickets for a whale/dolphin-watching cruise. When I booked the tickets, I asked how long the tour would be, and they said it would be two hours. The ticket prices were $78 for adults and $68 for seniors. At first, my brother accidentally bought all five tickets at the adult rate when three of them should have been seniors. I noticed this on the receipt, so I managed to get a refund for the price difference for the three senior tickets. We bought five tickets for the 12:00 PM cruise and were told to wait at Dock 6 starting from 11:45 AM, but the boat arrived a bit late. Once we got on board, the wind was blowing incredibly hard, and the waves were quite high, causing the boat to rock violently. After boarding, a friendly female crew member gave us a briefing at the front. She kindly advised everyone on board not to run, and said that if anyone felt seasick, it would be better to stay towards the back of the boat rather than the front. She also mentioned that if the motion sickness got too bad, they could provide peppermint or ginger candies, and added that there was a bar and snack counter inside the boat. Come to think of it, I once went sailing on a yacht with my friends a long time ago. For the first 30 minutes, I was clapping, taking photos, and having a great time, but then I got so severely seasick that I had a truly miserable time (the same thing happened to me on a cruise trip before). Still, when I rode a boat at Lake Arrowhead last year, I didn't experience any seasickness at all, so I thought I would be fine this time too--though looking back, that was probably because the lake was so calm. But during this cruise on July 4th, I ended up getting so incredibly seasick that I felt like I was dying. About 10 minutes before we docked, the seasickness got so severe that I even started dry-heaving, and it was just awful. I was dizzy, and my stomach kept churning. Even so, it was really wonderful to see so many dolphins during the cruise, and the crew members were all so kind. When I was struggling with severe seasickness, my brother went to inform the crew. A crew member came over and asked if I wanted a peppermint, ginger, or ginger ale candy. I asked for a peppermint candy, and they handed it to me, saying it was free. When I asked, "Does it work?" she assured me it would. I sucked on the candy while sitting at the back of the boat and fell asleep, but later on, the seasickness became so overwhelmingly intense that I ended up throwing up everything and had a horrible time. Anyone who gets easily seasick should definitely take this into consideration before going on a cruise. Still, seeing so many dolphins was a huge highlight.

This is a really nice and clean park! It's very small but it's perfect to go to and relax as you…read morewatch the sunset. There's a few benches available and parking is only found residentially.

Finding parking can be challenging but the views are worth it. Always a nice little spot to relax…read morefor a bit or take in some fresh air.

If you're fishing on Balboa Island, JD's is a must visit. First time stopping in and it was…read moreawesome! The shop has everything you need. JD is always in the store and is super approachable. He has a ton of knowledge, knows what's currently biting, and has great suggestions. Good selection of frozen bait as well. The store's decor is a bunch of fish he's personally caught which is super cool!

JD keeps it fairly priced and is extremely knowledgeable of everything related to catching fish…read more Bought my first rod from him and he took me out to the dock to show me how to cast properly. Moved up to a baitcaster that I bought from him and he had the patience to fix my backlash rat nests until I eventually learned how to fix it on my own. 10/10 service, now look at the fish I caught because of him

We had such a wonderful experience with Captain Newport! We hosted a boat cruise with our customers…read moretoday, and everyone had an amazing time. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and went out of their way to make sure everyone was taken care of. The Greek food was absolutely delicious, the drink selection was fantastic, and the service from start to finish was top-notch. I've done many boat parties in Newport over the years, and Captain Newport truly stood out compared to most. Such a fun, seamless experience that we will definitely be back!

Captain Newport was so much fun! Amazing service and great crew. They catered our food too, ez!read more