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Balboa
Trolley . Photo by
Chris Trela
Balboa Peninsula Trolley Resumes Operations Through Labor Day Weekend
By NB Indy Staff The Balboa Peninsula Trolley has resumed operations , with free service continuing throughout the summer on weekends and holidays .
The trolley service will be available from 10 a . m . to 9:30 p . m . on Saturdays and Sundays , as well as July 3 , Independence Day ( July 4 ), and Labor Day ( September 4 ).
The trolley is a fun and free way to explore the peninsula . There are 22 designated stops along the trolley route . Trolleys are scheduled to arrive in 15-minutes intervals , which may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions . Riders are invited to climb aboard or exit the trolley at any of the stops along the way to and from the Balboa Pier and Fun Zone area .
For those planning a day at the beach , the trolley can accommodate bicycles , surfboards under six feet long , and beach gear . Trolley riders traveling from outside the area can utilize free parking at the City ’ s Avon Street municipal parking lot located near the Tustin Avenue and Avon Street intersection within Mariners ’ Mile along Coast Highway .
This service is provided by the City of Newport Beach and funded through grants from the Orange County Transportation Authority ( Measure M2 funds ).
For more information visit newportbeachca . gov / trolley .
LOCAL FOCUS
Sherman Library & Gardens Evening Lecture on June 11 : The Glory Days of Corona del Mar
By NB Indy Staff
Corona del Mar was once California ’ s premier surfing spot , holding the sport ’ s first Pacific Coast competition in 1928 .
Attempts to tame Corona del Mar and to make the Newport Beach harbor mouth safe for watercraft drastically altered board riding , destroying the great wave-making machine and creating the surf giant of today known as the “ Wedge .”
Paul Burnett , co-author of “ Surfing Newport Beach : The Glory Days of Corona del Mar ” will talk about Newport before World War II , share details about the Great Rescue of 1925 by Duke Kahanamoku and others , the rum runners of Balboa , and the evolution of Newport Bay .
In their book , Paul and his wife and coauthor Claudine Burnett have delved deeply into the past , sharing stories that will give readers never-before-revealed facts not only about surfing but Newport Beach and Corona del Mar history as well .
A book signing will follow Paul ’ s lecture with proceeds from sales benefiting Sherman Library .
Members are $ 10 , Non-Members $ 20 . Seating is limited . Register at thesherman . org or call ( 949 ) 673-2261 .
Cover of Paul Burnett ’ s book , “ Surfing Newport Beach : The Glory
Days of Corona del Mar .”
Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce Presents Good Morning Corona del Mar June 13
Scott LeFleur , Executive Director of Sherman Library & Gardens |
By NB Indy Staff
Join the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce , along with community friends and neighbors , for a very informative monthly discussion group on hot topics in the community pertinent to both business and residential interests .
“ Good Morning CdM ” is a great way to gain valuable information from featured speakers and meet your local legislative and city representatives . Coffee and pastry served . Open to the community , bring a
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friend or colleague . Meets on the second Thursday of each month .
On Thursday , June 13 , the featured speaker is Scott LeFleur , Executive Director of Sherman Library & Gardens . His topic is Secrets of the Gardens Unveiled .
Sherman Library & Gardens provides a doorway into the original beauty and natural history of the community . The landmark gardens are looking to the future and are excited to share plans for Sherman Library & Gardens to become the
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world class cultural hub that Newport Beach deserves .
The meeting is from 8 to 9:30 a . m . and includes updates from local legislative offices , and is hosted at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club , 1601 Bayside Dr ., Corona del Mar . The event is free , no RSVP required . Free parking in the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club lot . Coffee and pastry will be served .
Visit CdmChamber . com for more information .
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