Balboa Island Welcome
Official visitor's guide to Balboa Island in Newport Beach on the west coast of California. Offering listings of accommodation, activities, festivals, maps, travel information and more. Stop by and stay a while, and see why many refer to this beautiful island as "The Host of the Coast".
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Welcome To Balboa Island's Visitor's Guide
This site includes Balboa Island and parts of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach on the west coast of California. This area is steeped in history and, despite its remote location, has produced or attracted a rich array of famous people and fascinating characters. Use the navigation on the left to find out more about Balboa Island's attractions, activities, and accommodations.
Balboa has several festivals and events throughout the season and 2012 is no exception. Hotels and pubs provide music and entertainment in high season and at weekends. This list shows some of the events taking place this summer; more will be added as they are announced and full details will be published as soon as they become available. It is advisable to check local papers and tourist offices to ensure you don't miss any of the local events!
READY FOR A PARADE?
Balboa Island Celebration Parade... See 2011 Highlights
(pictures by Bill Stewart of Bill Stewart Realty)
Come join the 19th Annual Balboa Island Parade on Sunday June 3rd.The Parade Committee urges Island residents to participate and join the fun. Use your imagination, be creative and have a ball. Individual, Group, Block, or Street entries are encouraged to participate. Children are what parades are all about, so encourage them to participate too.
To be a participant this year, please CLICK HERE
For more information please call 949-673-2281 or visit our website at www.balboa-island.org. The parade theme will be announced at a later date.
Sponsored by the Balboa Island Improvement Association
The Newport Holiday Boat Parade - See Picture Gallery
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19-Jan 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM |
Wilma's Patio |
20-29 Jan 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM - close |
Wilma’s Patio Restaurant Week Menu
January 20th – 29th, 2012
Prix-Fixe Gourmet Menu Lunch $10; Dinner $20
Wilma's Patio; Amelia's |
19-Feb 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM |
Wilma's Patio |
15-March 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM |
Wilma's Patio |
19-April 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM |
Wilma's Patio |
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Balboa Island Art Walk |
9-5 am |
This year's event will feature over 90 artists exhibiting original oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, glass, ceramic, sculpture, jewelry and photography along the South Bayfront of Balboa Island.
The Balboa Island Artwalk is the premier showcase for talented local artists and marks the start of the Island's summer season. Celebrating its sixteenth anniversary, the Artwalk will take place on Sunday, May 20th, from 9am to 5pm along the South Bayfront Promenade of Balboa Island. Admission is free.
Details Here |
17- May 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM |
Wilma's Patio |
| 03-June 2012 |
Balboa Island Parade |
11:00 AM- 2:00 PM |
The Annual Balboa Island Parade has been a twenty year tradition. An Island tradition filled with Children on Bikes, Island Dogs, Decorated Golf Carts and Floats, Vintage Cars, Keystone Cops, Drill Teams, Marching Bands, Local Dignitaries and much more! It’s the Island Way of Welcoming Summer to ALL ! So come on down to Marine Avenue and join us for a special day with Family, Friends, and Fun Our bridge closes at 10:00 am , so get here early
Previous Year's Highlights Here |
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Adopt A Pot
We love to keep Balboa Island Beautiful and we want a "walk around the Island to be an enjoyable experience for all!" A great way to help and be a part of it is is to "Adopt-A-Pot". If you are interested, just give me a call! Betty Christy (714) 315-9808. |
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Garden of the Month
See our bi-monthly Newsletter for photos and descriptions of the Island's Gardens of the month. We have visitors from as far as Europe who come regularly to tour our Island and view our beautiful gardens. |
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Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society
329 1/2 Marine Ave. Balboa Island, CA
OPENING Nov. 1: Wed, Fri, and Sat 10 am to 2pm - Admission Free (949) 675-3952 |
Wednesday, 11 am - 12 Noon |
Wednesday, 11 am - 12 Noon
Fun at Pirates Cove, 2 - 5 year olds
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
(949) 673-7863 X 105 Carol Davis
Click here for more info. |
Please contact Marine Ave. Business Improvement District for further details of any of these events.
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