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Balboa Fun Zone

Balboa Fun Zone
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Type of Attraction
Theme Parks, Zoos, Aquaria
Neighborhood
South
Interests That Apply
Sports & Recreation, Local Culture
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Price: $5-$10
There is no admission fee to the park. Individual ride tickets or an unlimited ride pass are available.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Notes: The park itself is accessible, though not all rides are.
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Lunch
Restrooms: Available
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Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Andrea Schulte-Peevers

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Andrea Schulte-Peevers is a seasoned travel writer and photographer with stamps from nearly 60 countries in her well-worn passport. She grew up in Germany, was educated in London and at UCLA, and has built a career on writing about tourism and travel... More »


David Peevers

David Peevers

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David Peevers is a photographer and author whose work has appeared in many Lonely Planet guidebooks and in international publications such as the LA Times, Men's Journal, Conde Nast, and the San Francisco Chronicle. His ph... More »


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Justin Krane

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Justin is a twenty-three-year-old East Coaster, recently transplanted to Los Angeles, with only a vague sense of how he got there. He graduated a couple of years ago from Columbia University with a BA in English Literature, which he followed with on... More »


Vincent Biunno

Vincent Biunno

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This twenty-three year old shutterbug comes to Los Angeles via New York University and, more recently the Garden State. One never knows what to pack when going on a trip. So a camera, SAG card, and an acting addiction were the only things that mad... More »


Our City Expert's Tips


There's nostalgia in the air at this endearing, old-time boardwalk with its kiddy rides, arcade games, tourist shops, and a small--but hugely popular--Ferris wheel. Unlike Orange County's big theme parks, everything is on a smaller, and perhaps more human, scale here. Incidentally, the area is built right on the site from which, in 1912, Glenn Martin launched the first water-to-water flight (going from Balboa to Catalina).

The Fun Zone is also the place to catch a harbor cruise or the Balboa Ferry to tiny Balboa Island across the channel. The island has some fairly choice homes and upscale shopping. There's even daily ferry service to Catalina Island. Don't leave without treating yourself to the local specialty: a Balboa Bar--vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate and rolled in nuts.

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