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Balboa Island Ferry in Newport Beach, CA

The Balboa Island Ferry is a ferry which transports autos, pedestrians and bicycles to and from Balboa Island to the Balboa Peninsula. The Balboa Island Ferry has been in existence since 1919.

Balboa Island ferry

It is a short trip - literally taking just a few minutes but it is scenic just the same. Enjoy viewing the beautiful yachts in Newport Harbor as well as the stunning homes with line Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula.

Balboa Island in Newport Beach

Often times you will see sea life as well, such as seals. Also, view the Balboa Pavilion as well as the fun zone on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach.

Balboa Peninsula

The Balboa Island Ferry drivers are very skilled navigating through the boat traffic especially during the busy summer months and the prevailing wind as well.

Newport Harbor in Newport Beach

The hours of operation for the Balboa Island Ferry is as follows:

Regular Hours
Sunday through Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Friday and Saturday: 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Summer Hours:
Daily: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

So whether you are visiting Newport Beach or you reside here, take the Ferry and enjoy the ride!!

Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

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8 comments • Sharon Paxson Newport Beach Real Estate • November 04 2011 02:26PM

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Sharon,

               Great pictures! I just love the West Coast if I win the lotto I am so there! Have a great week-end looking forward to your Speechless Sunday photo!

Posted by Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert David Weekley Homes in Cinco Ranch (David Weekley Homes) 7 months ago

HI Yolanda - I would love to have you here, or if I am in Texas, I will visit Katy for sure!

Posted by Sharon Paxson Newport Beach Real Estate (Prudential California Realty, DRE License 01501912) 7 months ago

Sharon - I cant believe that I've actually been to Balboa Island - this past August actually. I saw some of the prettiest homes, sitting right on the water. The landscaping was beautiful.

Here's one to share.



I can only dream of retiring in a place like this. It's like heaven on Earth for me.

Posted by Loreena Yeo, Realtor®| Frisco TX Community Advocate (214)783-2210 (3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Frisco TX Real Estate Co.) 7 months ago

Thanks Loreena - I wish you would have called, we could have met up!!

Posted by Sharon Paxson Newport Beach Real Estate (Prudential California Realty, DRE License 01501912) 7 months ago

Sharon, this has been on my "destination place for a day trip" now I will have to push if up on the list, you got me all interested that I still have not done this trip.

Posted by Endre Barath,Jr. Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002 (Beverly Hills,CA. Coldwell Banker) 7 months ago

Sharon - Believe it or not I've never been on a ferry before.  One day I'll make it out to Balboa Island.

Posted by Michelle Gibson REALTOR® Wellington Florida Homes for Sale (Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. ) 7 months ago

Hi Endre - well come on down here, we can grab a coffee and take a ferry ride!

Hi Michelle - this is a very short ride, but still scenic none the less! I would love to have you come here!

Posted by Sharon Paxson Newport Beach Real Estate (Prudential California Realty, DRE License 01501912) 7 months ago

Sharon,

Very nice pictures and the who;e area lokks beautiful. What views as we love the ocean.

Posted by Robert Gilbert(Bob) Realtor, CPA, MBA, Katy TX Real Estate Expert -281-904-6772 (BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE) 7 months ago

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