If you want to see how the other half lives, consider a daytrip to charming Balboa Island. This Southern California hamlet is an expensive place to live -- with bay front lots going for $3 million -- but not to visit.
And that's just the lot, mind you. Building that dream residence on the island will cost extra.
Fortunately, one doesn't have to actually live on Balboa Island to enjoy its unique atmosphere. Today the island is a fascinating day trip for those who are living or vacationing in and around Los Angeles. The island is located in Newport Beach where accommodations, restaurants and shopping are all top-drawer.
The island itself has a tiny, but busy Main Street
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Cary Ordway is president of Getaway Media Corp which publishes websites focused on regional travel. Among the sites offered by GMC are http://www.californiaweekend.com which focuses on California getaways, and Pacific Northwest travel.
