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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Events & Festivals on Balboa Island, California
Balboa Island has several festivals and events throughout the season and 2010/2011 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!
Balboa Island Celebration Parade... See Picture Gallery
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 |
| 20-May 2012 |
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 |
21-June 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM |
Wilma's Patio |
| 23-June 2012 |
Pancake Breakfast (Awards) |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Come and enjoy a tradition of syrup,  salutations, and serenity with the Islands Traditional Pancake Breakfast. Here the Parade Awards are handed out.
Last Year's Highlights Here |
19-July 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM |
Wilma's Patio |
| 21-July 2012 |
Taco Frenzy Dinner |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Taco Frenzy - Previous Year's Highlights Here |
| July 30 - Aug 4 2012 |
Just Plein Fun |
Sunrise - Sunset |
"The Debra Huse Gallery is proud to present.jpg) the seventh annual
Just Plein Fun. Thirteen award-winning artists will paint
scenes on beautiful Balboa Island, California from July 30th - Aug 4th while the public watches. This unique plein air
invitational is a must-see and fun for the whole family! |
| 4 Aug 2012 |
Brush Off Contest |
4:00 - 6:00 PM |
On August 4th, there will be a "Brush Off" on
Marine Avenue from 4-6 pm. Watch as the artists compete to
capture the Island charm and enjoy live music while the
artists paint. The show will open at 6:30 that evening with
an artist reception and awards presentation at the Debra
Huse Gallery. |
| 4 Aug 2012 |
Sandcastle Contest |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Join our budding sculptures in a contest of sand and salt out on the beach for the annual Sandcastle building contest. |
| 25 Aug 2012 |
Pancake Breakfast |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Come and enjoy a tradition of syrup, salutations, and serenity with the Islands Traditional Pancake Breakfast.
Last Year's Highlights Here |
16-Aug 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM |
Wilma's Patio |
20-Sep 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM |
Wilma's Patio |
18-Oct 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM |
Wilma's Patio |
15-Nov 2012 |
Board Meeting |
8:45 AM |
Wilma's Patio |
| 17-Nov 2012 |
All-Island Decoratinig |
8:00 AM |
Join our Retailer and Residents alike in bring in the Christmas Cheer by Decking the Halls! |
| 28-Nov 2012 |
Christmas Tree Decorating |
3:30 PM |
Need Volunteers to Decorate |
| 2 - Dec 2012 |
Holiday Event |
4:00-6:00 PM |
Sunday, December 2, 2012
4:00-6:00 p.m. Balboa Island Fire Station at Marine and Park Avenues. Cider, Cookies and
SNOW FOR THE KIDS
Santa and Mrs. Santa arrive at 4:00 p.m. Tree lighting and caroling at dusk
Fire Station - Marine Avenue and Park Avenue Cider, Cookies, Pocorn and Candy. Snow to Play In. Christmas Caroling and a chance for the “little people” to visit with Santa Claus who is schuedule to drop by for a visit.
See (Last Year's Highlights) Photos by Bill Stewart of Bill Stewart Realty |
| 8 - 10 Dec 2012 |
Balboa Island Home Decoration Contest Judging |
Evening Hours |
This is it, the chance to let your Xmas Spirit be  recognized! |
| 12 - 16 Dec 2012 |
Newport Beach’s Christmas Boat Parade |
6:30 - 8:30 PM |
As Newport Beach’s Christmas Card to the world, the boat parade will set the harbor ablaze for five consecutive nights, beginning Wednesday, December 12 and ending Sunday, December 16, 2012. The parade starts off Collins Island at 6:30 pm and finishes at the same site at approximately 8:30 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and 9:00 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Two separate routes are run on different evenings.) See This Year's Parade Route (Click picture - if you wish to download a pdf that can give you more detail...) |
| 9 - Dec 2012 |
Holiday Home Tour |
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
A day that features eight of Balboa Island's beautiful  homes, interior designs, and holiday decor. 11am to 4pm. Refreshments in some stores will be available and remember to check out Marine Avenue for your Holiday shopping.
Tickets are $25.00 and available at the following stores: Even Sisters, Island Home, Martha’s Bookstore, Persimmon Tree, and The Gift Box. |
| 5 - Jan 2012 |
Take Down Holiday Decorations |
8:00 AM |
Remove Holiday Decorations |
| Anytime |
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. |
| Anytime |
Garden of the Month |
| Anytime |
Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society
502 S. Bayfront (Upstairs Next to the Ferry) Balboa Island, CA OPEN: 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. |
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Please contact Marine Ave. Business Improvement District for further details of any of these events.
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