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Halloween in California

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40850) • Laguna Woods, California 29 Oct 18

Once again, the houses on quaint Balboa Island were decorated for Halloween. It is always such a relaxing treat to walk around the island and see the way people have decorated their homes. They are so creative! It is also a...

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Halloween in Southern California

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40850) • Laguna Woods, California 20 Oct 17

It is that time of year again, when people begin to decorate their homes for Halloween in Southern California. While a number of neighborhoods are known for their decorations, my favorite is the small island in the middle of...

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California Christmas on Balboa Island

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40850) • Laguna Woods, California 21 Dec 16

There is an adorable little island in Newport Bay in Southern California. It is part of the town of Newport Beach, and is called Balboa Island. It feels very much like some of the little towns on Cape Cod, with little Victorian...

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The Newport Beach Boat Parade

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40850) • Laguna Woods, California 23 Dec 15

Recently, I posted a couple of articles about the charming decorated homes on Balboa Island. One of the advantages of living on Balboa Island or in one of the homes that ring Newport Bay is that you have a ringside seat to watch...

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Another Balboa Island Christmas Picture

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40850) • Laguna Woods, California 21 Dec 15

This Balboa Island Christmas is one of my favorite .. Santa Claus arriving on a paddleboard. I love the imagination of the people who decorate their homes (or have them decorated by professionals.) I want to point out that all...

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Balboa Island Christmas

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40850) • Laguna Woods, California 20 Dec 15

Along the coast of Orange County, California lies the upscale town of Newport Beach. It surrounds a large, natural bay that is dotted with several islands. Balboa Island is the most accessible and the residents of that island go...

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Skeletons for Lunch

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40850) • Laguna Woods, California 31 Oct 15

While walking around Balboa Island in Newport Bay, one of the delightful Halloween decorations we came across was these three happy skeletons having a pleasant seaside lunch together! I love the decorations that...

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A Dragon and Spiders for Halloween

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40850) • Laguna Woods, California 31 Oct 15

After showing a few other photos of the Halloween decorations on Balboa Island in Newport Bay, I mentioned how one home had a giant spider. This year, they apparently got rid of the giant spider and replaced it with a giant...

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