Neighborhoods Community Profile

BALBOA ISLAND

BOUNDARIES:

Balboa Island is situated on Newport Bay south of mainland Newport Beach and north of Balboa Peninsula.

HISTORY:

In 1902, W.S. Collins and A.C. Hansen bought Robert McFadden’s land holding in Newport Beach, including the marshy area to become Balboa Island.

Balboa Island is actually three islands: The Big Island, Little Island, And Collins Island.

HOMES:

There are about 1,459 parcels on Balboa Island, of which a percentage are waterfronts.

STYLE:

The homes on the Island are a wonderful combination of old beach cottages and newer homes.

FEATURES:

A village atmosphere is prevalent with every necessity within easy walking distance. Balboa Island has a post office, fire station, church and park on the island, quaint shops and restaurants. This is a community of traditions, from old-fashioned parades down Marine Avenue to holiday home tours. Sailing and summer fun are organized for children through the Balboa Island Yacht Club. Local residents and the Garden Club have made this island a blooming seaside paradise.

The island is surround by sandy bay beaches, a walkers/joggers trail that stretches two and one-half miles, and five public docks. Balboa Island is easily accessible by ferry service to the Peninsula and by a bridge to the mainland.

SCHOOLS:

Children attend Lincoln Elementary, Corona del Mar Junior and High School.

SHOPPING:

Balboa Island is filled with a variety of quaint shops, most of which are concentrated along Marine Avenue. Additionally, there are stores on the peninsula and Fashion Island is just a few minutes away.