What to Do On and Around Balboa Island

Balboa Island, Newport Beach and the surrounding area offers a wide variety of activities that you and your family can enjoy. From adventure to just a relaxing day Balboa Island has it all, below are just a few of the things Balboa Island and the nearby area have to offer.

• John Wayne Airport 15 minutes away
• Disneyland 30 minute drive to Anaheim
• World class shopping centers; Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza
• Biking
• Kayaking
• Paddle Boarding
• Surfing
• Golf carts can all be rented.on the Island
• Golfing
• Ride the Ferry to enjoy the peninsula and oceanfront (go by foot or car)
• Take a Ferry to Catalina for a day or overnight trip
• New Irvine Ranch Market on the Island offers a deli and market
• Unique clothing and gift shops on Marine Avenue
• Historical U.S. Post Office for your postcards
• New museum where you can see the history of the island and it's famous guests and buy great souvenirs!
• Dad's Donuts for coffee and donuts and Sugar and Spice famous for its ice cream bars
• Restaurants for take out and outdoor dining or enjoy a beer at the Village Inn
• Duffys (electric boats) or excursion boats

This is just a hint of what is offered, if you have a specific event or excursion planned please feel free to ask us we have over 40 years of local knowledge and we are more then willing to help you plan the perfect day.