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Benefits Of Joining A Group Fitness ClassThursday, February 2nd, 2012
Group Fitness Class
There are several benefits to signing up for group fitness classes. I have come up with 6 benefits I think are the most important for anyone seeking to join a group fitness program. (more…)
Tags: Benefits Of Joining A Group Fitness Class, Cost Savings, efficiency, Flexibility, Group Fitness, Group Fitness Class, positivity, varietyTuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Hiking is a great way to get some exercise while also taking some time to clear your mind and enjoy nature. Having grown up in Orange County, I’ve had the privilege of being able to hike on some of the most beautiful trails along the Pacific Ocean. With that being said, let me share with you a few of my favorite trails from around Orange County.
My all-time favorite trail to hike, is Crown of the Sea trail to big and little Coronal, Crystal Cove in Corona del Mar. There is no better view of the ocean than from here and the huge cliffs right off the beach give you an amazing bird’s eye view of the beaches and all its wildlife. The tide pools are among my favorite – trekking out on to the rocks to check out all the crabs and other little critters that live in the cracks of the rocks. I grew up in Laguna Beach (specifically Victoria Beach) where my parents still live and I have always loved the sea. I will never leave and plan on spending the rest of my life right here in the beach cities of Orange County.
My second favorite place to hike is the West Bluff Trail at the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. This area is teeming with wildlife – home to over 200 species of birds not to mention an absolutely gorgeous view of the bay. The trails are easy to follow and they even have guided tours once a month. The best part of this trail is the Interpretive Center on the northwest side of Upper Newport Bay. There is an education center for visitors where you can learn all about the California wetlands and all the species of wildlife in the bay.
I could spend all day on here talking about all the other amazing trails there are but instead I will leave it up to you. Get out there and explore some of what Orange County hiking has to offer. If you have a good recommendation for a trail in Orange County, please post a comment below and tell us about it! I’d love to hear about some of your experiences and some of your favorite trails!
Cheers!
-Jack
Tags: Corona Del Mar, Hiking, hiking trails, Newport Beach, Orange County, WildlifeTop Surfing Beaches in Orange County
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Having grown up in Orange County my entire life, I know a thing or two about surfing and where to do it. Surfing is at the heart of Orange County Culture. This is evident, in the fact that Orange County is considered the Surfing Headquarters of the world. With just about every major Surf company headquartered along the beaches here, including the International Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach. Surfing is a way of life here in Orange County. With our renowned sandy beaches, and excellent surf breaks, Orange County has a lot more to offer the avid surfer. In fact I’m going to share with you some of my favorite places to catch some waves.
My top two favorite places to surf are down south at San Onofre State Beach and Trestles down in San Clemente. These two breaks are the best at what they are known for. San Onofre is one of the best places to longboard in the country. With waves breaking out almost a quartermile, you can be sure to catch a nice long ride. Just watch out for all the other people there because I’ve never seen it not crowded on a good day. Also, you can be sure to see plenty of dolphions enjoying the surf as well!
Trestles is one of the best point breaks in the world, and is certainly the best in the U.S. Every year the top surfers from around the world come to compete and enjoy the perfect A frame barrels that Southern Orange County has to offer. The crowds are pretty rough there though so If you aren’t a seasoned veteran I wouldn’t mess around down there.
Northern Orange County has plenty of great surf breaks as well. The U.S. Open of surfing is held every summer in Hunting Beach which is also know as Surf City, USA. Again professional surfers from around the U.S. and World come and compete along the Huntington Pier in one of the most highly anticipated and watched surfing events of the year. Be sure to get there early, as spots on the pier and beach fill up quite quickly. When the U.S. Open is going on, there are plenty of breaks along the Huntington Beach stretch of coast.
A little farther south, in Newport Beach you can find plenty of places to surf. The World famous Wedge is at the very tip of the Balboa Peninsula and on the right swell can see waves in the 20 ft- 25 ft+ range. This break is extremely dangerous and should be left to the professionals on huge days like that. What makes this so dangerous is the fact that the waves crash right on the sand, leaving many people injured or dead if they are not a seasoned swimmer/surfer. All along the peninsula there are plenty of great surf breaks. For most the 52nd-56th street stretch is the most popular providing some of the best waves in the area. A little further south you can find some smaller, better shaped waves with less of crowd, usually from 36th st down to the Newport Pier.
These are just a few of my favorite places, obviously I wouldn’t give up my favorite ”Secret Spots” because then they wouldn’t be a secret anymore would they? If you have a favorite place that you like to catch a few waves at, don’t hesitate to share below in the comments!
Aloha!
-Jack
Tags: Beaches, Huntington Beach, Jack Kenefick, Newport Beach, Orange County, Surfing« Older Entries
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