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  Balboa Island, Newport Beach, California
The Balboa Island community is joined to the mainland by a short two-lane bridge on the northeast of Balboa Island, and a privately-operated fleet of three, three-car ferryboats (Balboa Island Ferry) which provide access across the harbor to the Balboa Peninsula which lies to the south.
Balboa Island is one of the most expensive real estate markets in North America outside of Lower Manhattan.
Considerable Balboa Island property was sold in Pasadena, and this is one of the reasons that so many longtime Island residents continue to have family and contacts in the Pasadena area.
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 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 weather in southern California is pleasant all year round, with the average temperatures in the low 80F (27C) in the summer and high 60F (19C) in the winter.
www.balboaislandbeachhouse.com   (886 words)

  
 Touring Balboa Island waterfront by Duffy boat
Nevertheless, the island is a great escape for a morning or afternoon, and will flood the senses with spectacular harbor views, incredible sunsets and a feeling like you’re visiting the California version of Martha’s Vineyard.
Balboa is connected to the mainland by bridge on the west, but the tiny ferry gets you out on the water for just pocket change.
Balboa Island is part of Newport Beach, and this affluent beach community includes a long list of natural and man-made visitor attractions.
www.californiaweekend.com /california-vacation/balboa-island.html   (1403 words)

  
 TalesOfBalboa - Your Portal To Balboa California
The Doll House was noted as one of Balboa's favorite spots for a good time, and was popular with the Hollywood set, such as Jerry Colona.
I also remember a boat that was shaped like a house near Collins Island, it was called "Dumb Boat." It was always fun to skate board and bike ride over the fresh painted "No Bike Riding" signs on the boardwalk.
She was the taffy lady in Balboa for many, many years.
www.talesofbalboa.com   (952 words)

  
 Balboa Nation - The World's Home for Bal-Swing
The Rendezvous Ballroom (1928) was Southern California's premier dance hall throughout the Swing Era of the 30's and 40's.
Founded by a Balboa Island pioneer, Joe Beek, the ferry, running between the Balboa peninsula and Balboa Island, remains in the Beek family.
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.balboanation.com /balboa_history.html   (951 words)

  
 Balboa Island, California, Newport Beach for Shops, Photo Ops   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Once a sand pit, Balboa Island is a man made island that was dredged and filled right before World War I began.
Like Corona del Mar, Balboa Island retains its own identity and character but is part of the City of Newport Beach.
A newly formed Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society has a goal of preserving Island history and restoring the Old Balboa Fire Station to its original glory.
www.stockteam.com /balboa.html   (466 words)

  
 BALBOA DANCE page. Streetswings Dance History archives
The Balboa is a form of the Swing dance family.
A dancer getting tired would pull his partner close and do Balboa to catch their breath, then swing out again or it was just plain to crowded to dance and they did or had to do the Balboa all night.
Balboa is mainly a closed position swing form, that uses very little break-away's, only a few turns, and usually fast footwork.
www.streetswing.com /histmain/z3bal1.htm   (549 words)

  
 Dance Descriptions/Overview
Balboa is built on smooth, tight footwork and is ideal for fast tempos.
According to Jonathan & Sylvia (Balboa Pros) from Santa Barbara, CA., the Balboa is danced almost exclusively in closed dance position and most closely resembles a dance the natives of 1930s Chicago called the Shag.
The Balboa originated in a large ballroom on Balboa Island in southern California.
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 Vacation Rentals .com - Newport Beach California Balboa Island Cottage - Seabreeze and Bayview
Balboa Island Cottage is comprised of BayView and SeaBreeze; both upstairs and downstairs flats are sunny, charming, and spacious with Balboa Island water views.
Protected from the 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.
www.vacationrentals.com /vacation-rentals/13557.html   (994 words)

  
 Balboa Island: Things To Do - Activities Directory: Activities On or Near Balboa Island, California (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This 892 acre preserve of wetlands are the largest in coastal Southern California, and have survived despite their proximity to some of the highest prices real estate in Orange County.
Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, CA Marine Avenue is the heart of the island's Apparel district with marvelous boutiques and galleries.
The two-mile walk around the island's perimeter is requisite and offers views of the harbor's yachts and the island's bayside bungalows and million-dollar mansions.
www.balboa-island.net.cob-web.org:8888 /tad.htm   (946 words)

  
 Balboa Island, Newport Beach California: Little Inn By The Bay Hotel
Visiting Balboa Island can make you feel as though you have found an unspoiled pocket in the California beach city culture and history.
Auto ferries add to the quaint surrounding of the Balboa Island connecting the island to the peninsula.
The Balboa Fun Zone is one of Southern California's oldest and last great coastal amusement areas.
www.littleinnbythebay.com /balboa-island.htm   (216 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.
Or rent a Duffy boat and “putt” around the Island to view the coast of Newport Beach and Balboa Peninsula.
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)

  
 Balboa Island California Vacation Rentals - Vacation Homes, Condo Rentals
Balboa Island California (CA) Vacation rentals by owner are private vacation rental homes, villas, condos, apartments, chalets, cabins, and lodgings all available to you at a tremendous value.
This upscale well-decorated comfortable home is located on Balboa Island in Newport Harbor.
Please say you saw this Balboa Island California (CA) vacation home on Value Vacation Rentals.
www.valuevacationrentals.com /CA/Balboa-Island.cfm   (238 words)

  
 Balboa Island Vacation Rentals on VacationHomes.com
A short walk to the other side of the island puts you on the historic ferry running over to the Balboa Peninsula, where you will find more restaurants, the "Fun Zone" of arcades and rides, the oceanfront and piers.
If you have exhausted the many boutiques on Balboa Island, then Newport Center/Fashion Island is a five minutes drive (stores, restaurants, movie theaters) and South Coast Plaza just 15 minutes drive.
If you are interested in "Petite Maison a la Mer on Balboa Island", a Balboa Island Villa / Home, click here to send them an email.
www.vacationhomes.com /18734   (769 words)

  
 Balboa Island Vacation Rental
We invite you to experience the magic and charm of Balboa Island, located on the coast of Newport Beach, and to enjoy the year-round balmy temperatures, radiant sunshine, and coastal breezes.
Our warm and inviting home has lovingly been furnished to make you feel as if you're in your own home, and comes equipped with all the amenities to assure that your stay with us is memorable.
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.
www.findrentals.com /12677.html   (426 words)

  
 Balboa Island Artwalk 2005
The Balboa Island Artwalk is located along the South Bayfront of Balboa Island facing the Peninsula.
There is no available parking on Balboa Island for the Artwalk.
Balboa Peninsula - Public Metered Lots are located near the Balboa Pier.
www.balboaislandartwalk.com /parking_2005.htm?ABCDEFGH   (140 words)

  
 Island Cottage Weekly Rentals - Balboa Island CA, Balboa Island Bed and Breakfasts
This charming cottage is situated one block from the Newport Bay and two blocks from town in the heart of Newport Beach on historic Balboa Island.
The Island Cottage has two units to choose from, or you can book the entire cottage for your family or event.
Balboa Island CA is one block from the beach
rentalo.com /38588/islandcottageweekly.html   (471 words)

  
 Newport Beach Balboa Island vacation rentals, Newport Beach Balboa Island rentals CA , Cyber Rentals
Newport Beach and Balboa Island Area Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes in Newport Beach and Balboa Island Area California are an affordable vacation lodging option and are perfect to rent for family vacations, group travel, weddings, honeymoons, family reunions or anytime you want more space than a hotel room provides.
California, Orange County, Newport Beach and Balboa Island Area, Balboa Island Vacation Rentals
California, Orange County, Newport Beach and Balboa Island Area, Newport Beach Vacation Rentals
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 Balboa Island: Event - Calendar
Balboa has several festivals and events throughout the season and 2004/2005 is no exception.
California's largest and one of the nation's most well -established Holiday boat parade, Newport Harbor Christmas Boat parade.
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".
www.balboa-island.net /ec.htm   (596 words)

  
 Victorian Beach House - Balboa Island Vacation Rentals California Balboa Island Vacation Rentals Orange County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Balboa Island is a small resort island located in Newport Beach, California.
This small island is surrounded by the bay and encircled with a boardwalk and a sand beach.
Balboa Island is just minutes away from Disneyland and Knotts' Berry Farm.
www.realadventures.com /listings/1019954.htm   (736 words)

  
 9-1-01 TalesOfBalboa Your Portal To Balboa California
Held in the park at the foot of Balboa Pier, the race would start in front of the gazebo, and go round and round the park's circular sidewalk.
Every boyfriend I ever dated had to take a trip to Balboa with me, and my senior prom was at the Balboa Pavilion in May of 1976.
To me, Balboa Island is the perfect beach town.
www.talesofbalboa.com /backissues2001/08-01.htm   (459 words)

  
 Balboa Island California Rental Vacation Newport Beach - House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A short walk and a 5 minute ferry ride away is the famous Balboa Fun Zone where you can rent a boat, ride a Ferris wheel, or go on a guided tour boat of beautiful Newport Harbor.
Walking the entire island will rack up a nice 2.66 miles while allowing you a perfect vantage point to admire some of the most beautiful waterfront homes in Newport Beach.
Holidays on Balboa Island are always special and Christmas is wonderful.
www.vrbo.com /20833   (487 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 vice versa.
Built as a sister project with the Balboa Pavilion to attract landbuyers to the Balboa Peninsula.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Balboa_Island_Ferry   (250 words)

  
 Balboa Island California funding financing loans for aesthetic plastic cosmetic surgery
Our Balboa Island services stand far above the other elective and cosmetic surgery finance companies as we help in a variety of ways to assist you in obtaining your desired procedure.
We also have a unique Balboa Island real estate financing division that allows low dollar amount loans, keep the costs of Balboa Island financing down to a minimum and terms can be from three to fifteen years.
These Balboa Island cosmetic surgery loans are secured by real estate which allows for high ratios, less than perfect credit, fast qualification.
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 eBay - balboa island ..., Men's Clothing, Postcards Paper items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Balboa Island Beach On North Side Of Island Postcard
Balboa Island CA 50's - 60's Marine Ave Bridge postcard
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 Victorian Beach Rental - Vacation Rental Balboa Island, California CA 92662
Balboa Island has beaches, shops, restaurants, fishing, and a boardwalk that encircles the Island for pleasure walks.
Balboa Island is located well for easy day trips to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Legoland and the San Diego Zoo.
A third bathroom (great for showers after a day in the sand) and laundry room are located downstairs and accessed from a side door.
www.valuevacationrentals.com /vacation-rentals/5895   (835 words)

  
 Balboa Island Vacation Rentals in California, United States @ VacationHomes.com
This directory features thousands of listings including Balboa Island vacation rentals, vacation homes, ski condos, beach cottages, mountain cabins and villas.
Petite Maison a la Mer on Balboa Island
This waterfront cottage is conveniently located near the Village of Balboa Island.
vacationhomes.com /city_search.cfm?l=1383   (205 words)

  
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Balboa Island has now donated five boxes of used cell phones to Phones4Life.
In 1978 Tacey moved to Balboa Island and from then until 1988 drove the freeways and taught at La Habra Community Hospital in the Adolescent Psych.
Tacey returned to Balboa Island in 1992 and has since been involved in several projects including a consignment clothing store (where I first met her) and in fundraising for projects like the Griffiths Park Observatory Renovation.
www.balboa-island.com /index.php/weblog/newsletter/2006/01   (1217 words)

  
 Balboa Island Vacation Rentals, Aegir properties
Our office, Aegir Properties, is small but has a 25 year history on the Island.
Balboa Island still retains the charm and ambience that people treasure in their memories.
Don't forget the "Little Island" too which is accessible over the bridge.
www.balboaislandvacations.com   (142 words)

  
 balboa island vacation rentals, Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA 2 BR Charmer
Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA 2 BR Charmer
Balboa Island is unique and once discovered, visitors often return every year for fun in the sun with charming homes, a main street of shopping, being geographically close to upscale Newport Beach, and within driving distance to Disneyland among other places.
Weekly vacation rentals are available at this 2 bedrooms, 1 bath B&B style cottage Balboa Island is a haven for children with the beach a block away, holiday decorations, and a ferry to the Newport Beach fun zone and pier.
www.vacationspaces.com /3073   (317 words)

  
 Balboa Inn - Balboa Hotels & Resorts California Balboa Island Hotels & Resorts Orange County
The Balboa Inn is the second building on the left with the green awning.
Cancel by 2pm hotel time, 2 days prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of 1 night's room and tax.
Likewise, it is the responsibility of advertisers to determine the suitability and credit worthiness of potential customers prior to any transaction.
www.realadventures.com /listings/1069582.htm   (340 words)

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