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Balboa Island in the region of California is a place in United States - some 2,286 mi or ( 3680 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Balboa Island is now 10:38 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Los Angeles " with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Balboa, Balboa Island, Bakersfield, Bay Shores, and Corona del Mar. Since you are here already, consider visiting Balboa . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Balboa Island ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Newport Beach - the Richest US City
Newport Beach, Orange County, California is the richest US city. The city's median family income and property values consistently place high in national rankings making Newport Beach one of the wealth ..
Giant Squid Fishing in Newport Beach CA
This is the Western Pride on a half day trip out of Davey's Locker in Newport Beach, CA. They are catching Giant Squid at about 10:30 AM on September 23, 2011. These squid are fun to catch and very go ..
Racing Square Riggers- Exy Johnson vs Irving Johnson
Two local Newport Beach yacht clubs The Balboa YC and the Bahia Corinthian YC are racing against each other on two tall ships, the Brigantines "Exy Johnson" and the "Irving Johnson" off the Orange Coa ..
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Interesting facts about this location
The Wedge (surfing)
The Wedge is a world-famous surfing, bodyboarding and bodysurfing spot located at the extreme east end of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California. During a south swell of the right size and direction, the Wedge can produce huge waves up to 30 feet high. The waves are a by-product of improvements to the groin (rock jetty) on the west side of the Newport Harbor entrance undertaken during the 1930s.
Located at 33.59 -117.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Balboa Pier
The Balboa Pier is one of two piers located in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. It is located in a part of Newport Beach called the Balboa Peninsula. The Balboa Pier was constructed in 1906 as a sister project of the Balboa Pavilion. The Newport Bay investment Company wanted to attract lot buyers to an undeveloped spit of sandy land now called the Balboa Peninsula. In order to do so, they built both the Balboa Pavilion and the Balboa Pier.
Located at 33.60 -117.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Balboa Inn
The Balboa Inn, established in 1929, is located on the Balboa Peninsula (also known as Balboa) in the city of Newport Beach, California. It was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1986. In its day, the Inn was the number one hostelry on the Orange County Coast. The Balboa Inn was, and still is, a favorite getaway spot for Hollywood stars. For example, Olympic athlete and Tarzan star Johnny Weissmueller stayed there.
Located at 33.60 -117.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Balboa Pavilion
The Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, is a California Historical Landmark and a National Historic Place. Established on July 1, 1906, the Balboa Pavilion played a prominent role in the development of Newport Beach by attracting real estate buyers to an area formerly designated as "swamp and overflow" land. The Balboa Pavilion is one of California's last surviving waterfront recreational pavilions from the turn of the century.
Located at 33.60 -117.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Balboa Fun Zone
The Balboa Fun Zone is a small amusement park located on the Balboa Peninsula in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. However, little is left of the original park. It was built in 1936 by Al Anderson, who initially leased the land. Mr. Anderson bought the property from the owner in 1948. In 1956 Bob Speth, a former employee, bought the Ferris wheel but sold it back in 1964. Jordan Wank rebuilt the entire park and re-opened it 1986.
Located at 33.60 -117.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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