Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach

Name: Balboa Peninsula
Address: Newport Beach, United States

#32 among attractions in Newport Beach

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Facts and practical information

The Balboa Peninsula is a neighborhood of the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. It is named after Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the first European to sight the Pacific from the Americas. Balboa is primarily residential with some commercial areas. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°36'10"N, 117°54'14"W

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Newport Beach (Central Newport Beach)Newport Beach United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Island Ferry, Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach, USS YMS-328.

~1220 ftE
Amusement park
Balboa Fun Zone, Newport Beach
6 min walk • The Balboa Fun Zone is a family destination located on the Balboa Peninsula in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.
~1600 ftE
Sailing, Boat or ferry, Transport
Balboa Island Ferry, Newport Beach
8 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...
~1520 ftE
33°36'10"N • 117°53'56"W
Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach, Newport Beach
8 min walk • Beach, Tours, Boat or ferry
1.5 miNW
Ship
USS YMS-328, Newport Beach
39 min walk • USS YMS-328 is a decommissioned US Navy YMS-1-class Yard Mine Sweeper, built in Ballard, Washington at Ballard Marine & Railway in Ballard, Washington. She was classified as a Mark II design and her hull is constructed completely out of 3" vertical grain Douglas fir. Sister ships include Jacques Cousteau's RV Calypso.
~940 ftE
33°36'12"N • 117°54'4"W
Newport Landing Sportfishing, Newport Beach
5 min walk • Sailing, Dolphin and whale watching, Nature and wildlife tours
~1400 ftSE
Piers and boardwalks, Beach, View point
Balboa Pier, Newport Beach
7 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.
1.2 miNW
33°37'1"N • 117°54'58"W
Newport Beach Sailing Charters, Newport Beach
31 min walk • Beach, Boat tours, Tours
1 miN
Marine reserve, Nature, Natural attraction
Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area, Newport Beach
25 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.
0.6 miNE
Tiny island with a quaint downtown
Balboa Island, Newport Beach
17 min walk • Balboa Island is a harborside community located in Newport Beach, California, accessible to the public via bridge, ferry and several public docks.
0.8 miW
Architecture
Lovell Beach House, Newport Beach
22 min walk • The Lovell Beach House is located on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California. The building was completed in 1926 and is now recognized as one of the most important works by architect Rudolf Schindler, second only to the Schindler House, built four years earlier for his family as a show house and studio.
1.5 miNE
Park
Palisades Tennis Club, Newport Beach
38 min walk • The Palisades Tennis Club is a tennis club located in Newport Beach, California with an entrance at 1171 Jamboree Road. The club, originally called the John Wayne Tennis Club, opened in 1974. It has 16 tennis courts. There are also lounges and massage facilities. The club offers instruction to both youth and adult players.

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Which popular attractions are close to Balboa Peninsula?

Nearby attractions include Newport Landing Sportfishing, Newport Beach (5 min walk), Balboa Pier, Newport Beach (7 min walk), Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach, Newport Beach (8 min walk), Balboa Island Ferry, Newport Beach (8 min walk).