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The Balboa Peninsula (also referred to as "Balboa") is a subsection of the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. The word "Balboa," came from the famous Spanish explorer, Vasco Núñez de Balboa.

Balboa is primarily residential but has some commercial areas as well.

Boundaries

About three miles (5 km) long, the Peninsula consists of all the contiguous land east of 45th Street. Most of the business is concentrated along Balboa Boulevard where it meets Pacific Coast Highway, McFadden Place, and Main Street. The peninsula acts as a jetty enclosing the Newport Harbor and its islands.

Landmarks

Historical buildings include Balboa Pavilion (established 1906), the Balboa Theater (established 1928), and the Balboa Inn (established 1929).^[1]

• Balboa Fun Zone
• Balboa Pavilion
• Balboa Pier
• Newport Pier
• Balboa Island Ferry
• Dory Fishing Fleet
• The Wedge
• The Crab Cooker
• Newport Elementary School
• Balboa Boardwalk - where you can bike, skate and/or walk as you take in the sights of Newport Harbor^[2].

Gallery

Balboa Island Ferry Terminal on Balboa Peninsula

Balboa Island Ferry Terminal on Balboa Peninsula

View of a Balboa Peninsula Street

View of a Balboa Peninsula Street

View of Balboa Pier at Night

View from the Balboa Pier at Night

OCTA Bus Stop near Balboa Pier

External links

• Newport Beach Elementary School
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

References

Coordinates: 33°35′13″N 117°54′03″W / 33.58694°N 117.90083°W / 33.58694; -117.90083