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Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach

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

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

Boundaries

The Peninsula is connected from the land via Hwy 1 - Pacific Coast Hwy (PCH) at Balboa Boulevard, via Bridge at Newport Blvd from PCH and from Via Lido which connects via bridge to Lido Isle, via Bridge from Newport Island, via Bridge from Bay Isle and via Ferry Boat from Balboa Blvd and Palm St. to Balboa Island which is connected via bridge from Jamboree Rd and Hwy 1 (PCH). The west end of Balboa Island connects via bridge to Collins Isle and the east end connects via bridge over the Grand Canal to the Little Island. The center of the Peninsula is called Balboa Village and the end of the Peninsula is called Balboa Peninsula Point. Balboa Pier is near the Balboa Ferry in Balboa Village and about 2 miles toward PCH is Newport Pier at McFadden Square. Linda Isle and Harbor Island connect via bridge from Bayside Dr off Hwy 1 (PCH). The peninsula acts as a jetty enclosing the Newport Harbor and Newport Beach’s (8) islands.

Landmarks

Historical buildings include Balboa Pavilion (established 1906), the Balboa Theater (established 1928), and the Balboa Inn (established 1929).[2]

  • Balboa Island Ferry Terminal on Balboa Peninsula
    Balboa Island Ferry Terminal on Balboa Peninsula
  • 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 a Balboa Peninsula Street
    View of a Balboa Peninsula Street
  • View of Balboa Pier at Night
    View of Balboa Pier at Night
  • View from the Balboa Pier at Night
    View from the Balboa Pier at Night
  • OCTA Bus Stop near Balboa Pier
    OCTA Bus Stop near Balboa Pier

References

  1. ^ Morison, Samuel (1974). The European Discovery of America: The Southern Voyages, 1492-1616. New York: Oxford University Press.
  2. ^ TalesOfBalboa - Your Portal To Balboa California

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