Balboa Island, Newport Beach

Name: Balboa Island
Address: Newport Beach, United States

#19 among attractions in Newport Beach

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Facts and practical information

Balboa Island is a harborside community located in Newport Beach, California, accessible to the public via bridge, ferry and several public docks. The community is surrounded by a paved concrete boardwalk open to pedestrian traffic, designated as a public walking trail by the city. ()

Alternative names: Area: 128.49 acres (0.2008 mi²)Coordinates: 33°36'26"N, 117°53'38"W

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Newport Beach (Balboa Island)Newport Beach United States

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Balboa Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Island Ferry, Fashion Island, Sherman Library and Gardens.

0.4 miSW
Amusement park
Balboa Fun Zone, Newport Beach
12 min walk • The Balboa Fun Zone is a family destination located on the Balboa Peninsula in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.
~1850 ftSW
Sailing, Boat or ferry, Transport
Balboa Island Ferry, Newport Beach
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Newport Beach, California, the Balboa Island Ferry offers a charming and practical mode of transportation that has served the community for over a century. This quaint ferry service connects the Balboa Peninsula with Balboa Island, providing a...
1.3 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fashion Island, Newport Beach
32 min walk • Fashion Island is a regional shopping mall in Newport Beach, California. It is served by Orange County Transportation Authority bus routes 1, 55, 57, and 79. Fashion Island is owned by The Irvine Company.
1.2 miE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Sherman Library and Gardens, Newport Beach
31 min walk • The Sherman Library and Gardens are botanical gardens in Corona del Mar, California. The gardens are open to the public every day, except major holidays. An admission fee is charged on most days. Today's garden began in 1955 when Arnold D. Haskell bought the Norman's Nursery property.
1.4 miNE
Art museum, Art gallery, Museum
Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach
35 min walk • The Orange County Museum of Art is a modern and contemporary art museum presently operating in a temporary space at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana, California.
0.4 miSW
33°36'10"N • 117°53'56"W
Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach, Newport Beach
11 min walk • Beach, Tours, Boat or ferry
0.5 miSW
33°36'12"N • 117°54'4"W
Newport Landing Sportfishing, Newport Beach
13 min walk • Sailing, Dolphin and whale watching, Nature and wildlife tours
0.5 miSW
Piers and boardwalks, Beach, View point
Balboa Pier, Newport Beach
15 min walk • The Balboa Pier is one of two piers located in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. It is located in a part of Newport Beach called the Balboa Peninsula. The Balboa Pier was constructed in 1906 as a sister project of the Balboa Pavilion.
0.9 miNW
Marine reserve, Nature, Natural attraction
Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area, Newport Beach
23 min walk • Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area is a marine protected area in Newport Bay in Orange County and the South Coast region of Southern California.
1.2 miE
City hall, Hiking trail, Park
Newport Beach Civic Center, Newport Beach
31 min walk • The Newport Beach Civic Center and Park is a civic center and community park located in Newport Beach, California. It is situated on a 16-acre lot that is bordered by Avocado Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard.
1.2 miSE
Surfing
The Wedge, Newport Beach
32 min walk • The Wedge is a spot located at the extreme southeast end of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California known for its large waves that makes it a popular spot for surfing and bodysurfing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Balboa Island?

Nearby attractions include Balboa Island Ferry, Newport Beach (9 min walk), Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach, Newport Beach (11 min walk), Newport Landing Sportfishing, Newport Beach (13 min walk), Balboa Pier, Newport Beach (15 min walk).