Balboa in California
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Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach

The Balboa Peninsula (also referred to as "Balboa") is a neighborhood of the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. It is named for the famous Spanish explorer, Vasco Núñez de Balboa. Balboa is primarily residential but has some commercial areas as well.

Located at 33.5869, -117.901 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Balboa Peninsula, Neighborhoods in Newport Beach, California, Peninsulas of California

The Wedge (surfing)

The Wedge is a world-famous surfing, bodyboarding and bodysurfing spot located at the extreme east end of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California. During a south swell of the right size and direction, the Wedge can produce huge waves up to 30 feet high. The waves are a by-product of improvements to the groin (rock jetty) on the west side of the Newport Harbor entrance undertaken during the 1930s.

Located at 33.5925, -117.882 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Surfing locations in California, Geography of Orange County, California, Balboa Peninsula, Big wave surfing, Newport Beach, California

Balboa Pavilion

The Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, is a California Historical Landmark and a National Historic Place. Established on July 1, 1906, the Balboa Pavilion played a prominent role in the development of Newport Beach by attracting real estate buyers to an area formerly designated as "swamp and overflow" land. The Balboa Pavilion is one of California's last surviving waterfront recreational pavilions from the turn of the century.

Located at 33.6028, -117.899 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Balboa Peninsula, California Historical Landmarks, Buildings and structures in Newport Beach, California, Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in California, Pavilions, History of Orange County, California, Visitor attractions in Orange County, California

Balboa Pier

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. The Newport Bay investment Company wanted to attract lot buyers to an undeveloped spit of sandy land now called the Balboa Peninsula. In order to do so, they built both the Balboa Pavilion and the Balboa Pier.

Located at 33.6009, -117.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Piers in California, Balboa Peninsula, Beaches of Southern California, Buildings and structures in Newport Beach, California, Visitor attractions in Orange County, California

Balboa Island Ferry

The Balboa Island Car Ferry is a ferry service in Newport Beach, California. The ferry boats travel under 1,000 feet from Balboa Island to the Balboa Peninsula (Fun Zone area) and vice versa, reaching a top speed of four miles per hour. The speed limit in the harbor is 5 miles per hour, and the ferry docks about every 5 minutes. A full time captain will dock the ferry at least 22,500 times every year, traveling at least 3,200 miles every year.

Located at 33.6042, -117.899 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Ferries of California, Transportation in Orange County, California, Newport Beach, California

Balboa Fun Zone

The Balboa Fun Zone is a small amusement park located on the Balboa Peninsula in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. However, little is left of the original park. It was built in 1936 by Al Anderson, who initially leased the land. Mr. Anderson bought the property from the owner in 1948. In 1956 Bob Speth, a former employee, bought the Ferris wheel but sold it back in 1964. Jordan Wank rebuilt the entire park and re-opened it 1986.

Located at 33.6028, -117.899 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Balboa Peninsula, Buildings and structures in Newport Beach, California, Visitor attractions in Orange County, California, Water parks in California

Balboa Inn

The Balboa Inn, established in 1929, is located on the Balboa Peninsula (also known as Balboa) in the city of Newport Beach, California. It was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1986. In its day, the Inn was the number one hostelry on the Orange County Coast. The Balboa Inn was, and still is, a favorite getaway spot for Hollywood stars. For example, Olympic athlete and Tarzan star Johnny Weissmueller stayed there.

Located at 33.6014, -117.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Balboa Peninsula, Hotel buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in California, Hotels established in 1929

Newport Elementary School

Newport Elementary School is located directly on the beach in Newport Beach, California. The school is situated on Balboa Peninsula. The students enjoy their playtime on the sand. The playground is located directly on the beach and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. At times, students can spot dolphins playing while they are at play. Catalina Island can be seen from the playground. This is such a unique setting and only one other school in the nation shares this commonality.

Located at 33.5933, -117.918 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Public elementary schools in California