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Balboa Island Museum

Offering visitors and residents a place to remember and enjoy the history of the Island. They are also now collecting memorabilia of all kinds, including photographs and stories.

Located at 502 S. Bayfront, Unit A (on the 2nd floor), right next to the ferry, on the Island.

Balboa Pavilion - 400 Main St, Balboa
This is one of California's last surviving examples of the great waterfront recreational pavilions from the turn of the century. Built in 1905 by the Newport Bay Investment Company, it played a prominent role in the development of Newport Beach as a seaside recreation area. In 1906, it became the southern terminus for the Pacific Electric Railway connecting the beach with downtown Los Angeles. The railway's Red Cars connected the beach with Los Angeles in only one hour.

Newport Harbor Nautical Museum

The largest nautical museum in Orange County, California. Includes ship models, ship paintings, and special events.

600 East Bay Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92661

Balboa Theater of Performing Arts

The Balboa Performing Arts Theater’s goal is to collaborate with local arts organizations such as Pacific Symphony, Opera Pacific, Saint Joseph Ballet, and many others, both large and small, to showcase their artists and present their art forms in new ways. Once open, the Balboa Performing Arts Theater will provide a home for up-and-coming musicians, singers, dancers and other performers who reside in Southern California. The theater will also offer arts education programs for children and adults to enhance their enjoyment and appreciation of all the arts.

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Attractions and Things to Do

Atlantis Hummer Tours
Off-Road Hummer Tours & Sightseeing Tours in a Hummer H2. Door to door service. Serving all of Orange County. Drinks, snacks and sourvenir photo included. Their Orange County Beach Tours include Fashion Island, Newport Back Bay and Balboa Island.

Balboa Island Ferry
Although Balboa Island is accessed by bridges from the mainland, why miss the opportunity to cross on the ferry! Balboa Island Ferry has provided continuous service between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula since 1919. This scenic crossing is about a quarter mile long and is open daily. Hours vary.

Balboa Fun Zone
The Balboa Fun Zone is one of Southern California's oldest and last great coastal amusement areas. Attractions include the old horse carousel built in 1938, a 14-foot trampoline, laser tag, arcade and boat tours. Located on the Balboa Peninsula of Newport Beach.


600 E. Bay Ave. Balboa, CA 92661

Phone: 949-673-0408

Davy’s Locker Sportsfishing and Whalewatching: 
Located in historic Balboa Pavillion in Newport Beach. For both the veterens and 'first timers'.

Balboa, Ca
949-673-1434

Newport Landing - Balboa/Newport Beach Sportfishing
Offering open party fishing trips, day charters & overnight trips. Newport Landing's Coast Guard licensed skippers know the most productive fishing grounds and how to get there fast, with modern craft designed for maximum fishing action! Featuring state-of-the-art navigational and fishing electronics! Some of the extra comforts their boats offer include indoor snack bars & outdoor sundecks with seating. Whale watching excursions also run from December - April.

The O.C. Cruiser
Ride The O.C. Cruiser to experience the best of Newport Beach!
Providing frequent service with three routes which allow for easy and convenient connections between hotels, the Newport Pier, Balboa Pier, Corona Del Mar, shopping areas such as Fashion Island, dining and evening entertainment. Visitors can count on The O.C. Cruiser to get them to Newport Beach's landmarks and hot spots. Cruisers are also available for charter.

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Featuring Attractions and things to do in Balboa, California

 


Newport Beach
Chamber of Commerce

1470 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA
949.729.4400

   

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