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	Balboa Peninsula: Just the facts... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		The Balboa Peninsula is the part of Newport Beach, California (additional info and facts about Newport Beach, California) people from outside the area probably think about most often when they see the words "Newport Beach." About three miles long, it is home to most of Newport's population.
		Traditionally, the Peninsula consists of all the contiguous land east of 45th Street.
		Most of the business is concentrated along Balboa Boulevard where it meets Pacific Coast Highway (additional info and facts about Pacific Coast Highway), McFadden Place, and Main Street.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/ba/balboa_peninsula.htm (162 words)

	TalesOfBalboa - Your Portal To Balboa California
		We rented rollerskates and skated all over the pier and fun zone and then we took the ferry over to the island.
		Well we still go back after 25 years but now we have our Balboa Bars on the island instead of near the fun zone and they are still as good.
		The Fun Zone is a Museum in itself with the history it carries.
	www.talesofbalboa.com (1554 words)

	Balboa Island Ferry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1919, Joseph Beek obtained the rights from the city of Newport Beach to provide a ferry service between Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula.
		The ferry boats travel under 1,000 feet from Balboa Island to the Balboa Peninsula (Fun Zone area) and visa versa.
		Built as a sister project with the Balboa Pavilion to attract landbuyers to the Balboa Peninsula.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Balboa_Island_Ferry (276 words)

	History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Founded by a Balboa Island pioneer, Joe Beek, the ferry, running between the Balboa peninsula and Balboa Island, remains in the Beek family.
		At one time the Fun Zone, a miniature amusement park, covered the entire block between Palm Street and Washington Street on the Bay Front.
		While Soto was one of the most loved men in Balboa, he fell victim to World War II hysteria and, with thousands of other loyal Japanese-Americans, was sent to an internment camp.
	www.balboanewportbeach.com /history (733 words)

	Welcome to OC Family (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Have fun and get educated by the exciting programs, including learning centers and animal tanks, that are open all day on the weekends - the New Moon Jelly exhibit, shark and ray feeding and presentation, as well as octopus feeding.
		Besides having the excuse to take the ferry between Balboa Island and the Fun Zone, there is much to see and do.
		The pier is only a little walk away from the Fun Zone with extensive beach area and playground equipment for the very young.
	www.ocfamily.com /ocfamily0705/cover_story_0705.html (1322 words)

	Fun Zone Boat Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Located on the Balboa Peninsula of Newport Beach, the Fun Zone continues to compete as an Orange County entertainment center, and as the fun place to go.
		The Emerald Forest Tiki and the MS Phoenix depart from the waterfront of the Balboa Fun Zone at 600 E. Edgewater Place.
		The Fun Zone may be reached by either taking the ferry across from Balboa Island or by taking Balboa Blvd. Parking is available at the municipal lot across Balboa Boulevard, the parking structure for Newport Landing or using the parking meters on streets adjacent to the Fun Zone.
	www.funzoneboats.com /FunZoneBoats_location.html (97 words)

	Balboa Island Beach House
		Balboa Island is tucked inside Newport Harbor and is surrounded by sandy beaches and calm water.
		The island is accessible by bridge to the mainland and by ferry to the Balboa Peninsula.
		The Pacific Ocean and the Balboa Pier are a 5-minute walk and a ferry ride away.
	www.balboaislandbeachhouse.com (886 words)

	Rendezvous Ballroom, Balboa, California
		In the early 1930's thousands of teenagers began flocking to Balboa from all over Southern California during Easter vacation to begin an endless cycle of spending the days at the beach, the nights until 1:00 a.m.
		The "Balboa Shuffle" is most useful when an extremely slow number is played and the "Balboa Hop" is utilized when the beat is too fast for any other dance.
		The "Balboa" is a complete and versatile dance most often seen today where swing, jazz or Dixieland music is being played.
	www.100megspopup.com /ark/RendezvousBallroom1941.html (477 words)

	HISTORY OF THE BALBOA PAVILION (est
		Further, the nearby Balboa ocean pier was concurrently constructed as a sister project to the Pavilion to attract land buyers.
		The Balboa Pier was a sister attraction to the Balboa Pavilion.
		Today, the Balboa Pier is used by fishermen, tourists, and, at the end of the pier is a Ruby’s Diner.
	www.balboapavilion.com /history.html (2630 words)

	Zone Albums and CDs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		The Twilight Zone: Episode 119: Passage on the Lady Ann
		The Twilight Zone: Episode 29: Nightmare as a Child
		A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.
	www.brainymusic.com /albumlink/z/zone.html (56 words)

	Travel Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		A family exits the ferris wheel at the Balboa Fun Zone, located in Newport Beach.
		Of course, a trip to the Balboa Fun Zone wouldn’t be complete without a famous Balboa Bar from Balboa Beach Treats.
		Hang your hat: The Balboa Inn, located at 105 Main Street, is a historical landmark that offers an ocean or bay view, with a fireplace and spa in each of the suites.
	www.vvdailypress.com /travel/balboa (684 words)

	Balboa Nation - Balboa Fun Zone, Beach, Bay and Amusement Park
		California's Newport Harbor was known as 'The Balboa Fun Zone', a place for families & teenagers of the 1930's to play during the day and party at night.
		To get a look of the Balboa Fun Zone and Bay in 1949 packed with people, as it often was, click the photograph below and use the bottom scroll bar to view the entire wide panoramic.
		Many original landmarks are treasured on Balboa Island, and if you visit today be sure to stop and dance at all of the historic spots on the Balboa Peninsula and other History pages in this section.
	www.balboanation.com /balboa_fun_zone.html (324 words)

	BALBOA ISLAND COTTAGE .COM - A Taste of Paradise
		pounding Pacific Ocean, surrounded by sandy beaches and a secluded bay, Balboa Island is tucked away in a beautiful coastal region off the coast of Southern California.
		Balboa Island is a sun washed island paradise that is still somewhat of a wonderful secret.
		Take a stroll to the historic Balboa Island Ferry and ride across the Bay to the Peninsula and Balboa Fun Zone, or rent a bicycle to cruise the oceanfront world famous Boardwalk.
	www.balboaislandcottage.com (456 words)

	Pacific Ocean (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		The ocean was sighted by Europeans early in the 16th century, first by Vasco Núñez de Balboa (1513) and then by Ferdinand Magellan, who crossed the Pacific during his circumnavigation (1519-1522).
		The shoreline waters of the continents and the more temperate islands yield herring, salmon, sardines, snapper, swordfish, and tuna, as well as shellfish.
		In 1986, the member nations of the South Pacific Forum declared the area a nuclear-free zone in an effort to halt nuclear testing and prevent the dumping of nuclear waste there.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/p/pa/pacific_ocean.html (2076 words)

	jimbones.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		The Balboa Fun Zone, located on the Balboa Peninsula, features a ferris wheel, an old-time Merry-Go-Round, and bumper cars as well as quaint shops and restaurants.
		Balboa Island is an artificial island in Newport Harbor that was dredged and filled right before World War I.
		The Balboa Island Ferry transports cars, bicycles and pedestrians across the harbor channel between Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula.
	www.jimbones.com /mod3.php?title=Newport_Beach,_California (857 words)

	Balboa Island, Newport Beach California: Little Inn By The Bay Hotel
		Auto ferries add to the quaint surrounding of the Balboa Island connecting the island to the peninsula.
		Located on the Balboa Peninsula of Newport Beach, the Fun Zone continues to compete with Orange County entertainment giants such as, Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, as the fun place to go.
		For a fun date at the beach or a night out on the town, Balboa Peninsula has had something for everyone for over 50 years.
	www.littleinnbythebay.com /balboa-island.htm (216 words)

	Travel Channel :: Guide to Best Beaches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		For more than 50 years, the old-fashioned Fun Zone has been welcoming families with its towering Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and pinball and skeeball arcade games.
		Adjacent to the Fun Zone, Balboa Pavilion beckons visitors with its historical lure.
		A five-minute ferry ride to Balboa Island, in the middle of Newport Bay, transports visitors into a precious island village chock full of charm and friendly locals.
	travel.discovery.com /convergence/beachweek/newport_attr.html (638 words)

	(GCMQDN) Balboa Fun Zone I by BuzzKill (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		This webcam cache is located at one end of the Fun Zone in Balboa.
		While you're here, be sure to check out the Balboa Fun Zone II webcam cache and my other webcam caches in the area.
		Balboa is one of my favorite places - thanks for the webcam cache.
	www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9f04c5eb-1ba2-4453-8695-2110719c782a (565 words)

	Daily Pilot: Museum move is in the works (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		The nautical museum's board of directors is now working on a plan for facilities at the Fun Zone site, he said.
		Initial plans are to renovate existing buildings at the Fun Zone and to add other facilities later.
		And while it will mean changes for the Fun Zone, visitors will still be able to ride the Ferris wheel or get a frozen banana.
	www.dailypilot.com /news/story/21551p-30485c.html (357 words)

	OGLING THE O.C. / TV show, old memories inspire reality check of now-hot Newport Beach
		The 6 miles of beaches along the Balboa Peninsula are known by the numbered cross streets that run between the ocean and Balboa Boulevard.
		From our table we can look down on the Balboa Fun Zone Ferris wheel, which I rode in my youth, and where Marissa and Ryan had their first kiss.
		On tony Balboa Island's main street, it's one of several places offering the Balboa Bar ($2.25): a block of vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate and rolled in toppings you choose.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2005/05/08/TRG3SCJJFJ1.DTL&type=printable (1129 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		BALBOA FUN ZONE - One of Southern California's oldest and last great coastal amusement areas.
		Since 1936, the Fun Zone's ferris wheel has been a day and night landmark on the Newport Harbor.
		The Fun Zone's ferris wheel, merry-go-round, bumper cars, scary dark ride, arcades, fun food, and shops, still make it the highlight of every visit to Balboa.
	www.reg.uci.edu /PACRAO/CONFERENCE/1995/fun.html (689 words)

	Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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		The Balboa Peninsula is the part of Newport Beach, California people from outside the area probably think about most often when they see the words "Newport Beach." It is also referred to as "Balboa, California." About three miles long, it is home to most of Newport's population.
		Most of the business is concentrated along Balboa Boulevard where it meets Pacific Coast Highway, McFadden Place, and Main Street.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Balboa_Peninsula (170 words)

	Balboa Nation - Balboa Peninsula at Newport Beach, California, birthplace of BalSwing
		The "Balboa" got its name from the coastal Balboa Peninsula at Newport Beach, California.
		Today Balboa Penisula is like many other communities in America with a rich history.
		Visit and wander among the historic spots they've saved such as the Balboa Pavilion, the boardwalk and the Ferris wheel.
	www.balboanation.com /balboa_history.html (1015 words)

	Sneakeasy's Joint: Balboa Fun Zone to get make-over (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		The Balboa Fun Zone may soon have a new owner and, within 5 years, a new look.
		The Balboa Fun Zone property, where a bayside amusement park has drawn locals and visitors to the peninsula for nearly 70 years, might become the new home for the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, which is hoping to close escrow mid-December to buy the land for an undisclosed price.
		The Fun Zone has been a destination for visitors and locals who bring their children to play on hot summer days.
	www.sneakeasysjoint.com /sneakeasy/2005/08/balboa_fun_zone.html (593 words)

	About the area - Nautilus at Crystal Cove / Laing Luxury (Southern California)
		Balboa Saloon-Located on the historic Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Saloon offers a great selection of imported, domestic and craft-brewed beers and spirits in addition to a menu of pizza, sandwiches and munchies.
		Balboa Saloon's fun, open atmosphere overflows with memorabilia and includes English darts, American darts, billiards and other games as well as satellite sports.
		Balboa Arcade-The arcade is equipped with more than 50 games, from Mortal Kombat to jet-ski simulators.
	www.johnlainghomes.com /Finding/About.asp?HoodID=54 (1212 words)

	Balboa Fun Zone address, map and driving directions on KillerOrange!™ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		There's the Balboa Pier, built on the site of Glen Martin's historic the first water-to-water flight, from Balboa to Catalina Island in 1912, and is one of the few piers to survive undamaged by Southern California's destructive coastal storms of the '80s.
		And, of course, there's the Balboa Fun Zone.
		Since 1936, the Fun Zone's ferris wheel has been a day and night landmark on the Newport Harbor scene, beckoning all to join in the fun....
	www.killerorange.com /KillerRefs/Address/balboafunzone.htm (166 words)

	electric scooters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Established in the 1930's, The Balboa Fun Zone amusement park is at the heart of the entertainment center of Balboa Village.
		Patrick Moore, General Manager of Balboa Fun Zone Rides, Inc., says that the ZAPPYLAND electric scooter track is a perfect fit to Balboa.
		Zappyland at the Balboa Fun Zone is now open for business and is located at 600 E. Bay Avenue, Balboa Fun Zone, Space B-3, Newport Beach, California.
	www.electrifyingtimes.com /zappyland.html (501 words)

	Enjoy the Good Life in Newport Beach
		Newport Bay is the centerpiece -- the crown jewel -- of the city, with its manmade islands and peninsulas, miles of sandy beaches, and the largest (and prettiest?) small yacht harbor in the world.
		Head out to Balboa Peninsula, a narrow finger of land protecting Newport Bay from the Pacific Ocean.There, you'll find the Balboa Pavilion, a Newport Beach landmark since 1905, when it began life as a Victorian bath house.
		You can take the ferry from Balboa Peninsula to Balboa Island, a picturesque community, where you'll find a mix of architectural styles, unique shops, galleries, restaurants and several small parks and beaches.
	www.best-california-beach.com /newport-beach.html (549 words)

	Balboa, California
		The Balboa Fun Zone is one of Southern California's oldest and last great coastal amusement areas.
		Attractions include the old horse carousel built in 1938, a 14-foot trampoline, laser tag, arcade and boat tours.
		Balboa Ferry: Cross from Balboa Island to the peninsula and back.
	www.orangecounty.net /cities/Balboa_interest.html (215 words)

	Newport Beach Boat Charters and Harbor Cruises, Fun Zone Boat Company
		Rates are: $8.00 for the 45 minute tour, $11.00 for the 90 minute tour (senior and group discounts available) As always children under 5 are free.
		Fun Zone Boat Company has offered live narrated sight seeing tours of Newport Bay, viewing celebrity homes and yachts, individual and school group sea lion tours, whale watching and other excursions since 1948.
		The sky's the limit with the Fun Zone Boat Company.
	www.funzoneboats.com (280 words)

	Newport Beach, Balboa Island, Balboa Peninsula Daytime Activities
		A most pleasant way to spend your day is to bicycle, rollerblade, or walk along the oceanfront boardwalk, which runs most of the length of Balboa Peninsula and connects the two piers.
		Next to the Fun Zone is the Balboa Pavilion, the main landmark on Balboa Peninsula, which was built in 1905 as an electric railway terminus and Victorian bathhouse.
		The Balboa Fun Zone is the departure point for narrated tour boat cruises of the bay, on which you will see movie star homes, cute harbor seals, incredibly luxurious yachts, and some of the most expensive real estate in the world.
	www.newportchannelinn.com /days.htm (996 words)

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