Balboa Fun Zone

Small Amusement Park Fun

Description

Located in picturesque Newport Beach on the Balboa Peninsula, the Balboa Fun Zone is practically a historical landmark in the area. Opened in 1936, the Fun Zone continues to be a favorite and summer hot spot among locals and tourists alike. The small amusement area features a ferris wheel and a carousel and the surrounding area includes many boutiques, restaurants, water sports, and an arcade. Take the from Balboa island to the peninsula for a fun ride. The ferry only holds three cars maximum and a handful of pedestrians and bikers, but will only cost you a couple dollars and is not only a fun way to get back and forth from the peninsula to the island, but it's quicker than driving! From the Fun Zone, be sure to explore the charming beach cottages of the peninsula, the beaches, and for the best way to see Newport, take a harbor cruise tour, which departs near the Fun Zone. The tour will give you some historical background on Newport Beach and the harbor as well as point out all the celebrity mansions along the way.