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Balboa Island, Newport Beach
Neighborhood of Newport Beach, California on an island in Newport Harbor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Pretty Things album, see Balboa Island (album).
Balboa Island is a harborside community in Newport Beach, California, accessible to the public via bridge, ferry and several public docks.[1] The community is surrounded by a paved concrete boardwalk open to pedestrian traffic, designated as a public walking trail by the city.[2]
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Balboa Island's Marine Avenue is home to local small businesses including restaurants, bakeries, fishing & tackle, and local crafts. The island also has a fire station and a post office.[3]