Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach, California

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The Balboa Peninsula (also referred to as "Balboa") is a subsection of the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. The word "Balboa," came from the famous Spanish explorer, Vasco Núñez de Balboa.

Balboa is primarily residential but has certain business areas as well. Historically, Balboa is, perhaps, most famous for introducing a new dance step called the Balboa. This dance step became popular and eventually spread throughout the world.^{[citation needed]}

1 Boundaries
2 Landmarks
3 External links
4 References

[edit] Boundaries

About three miles long, it is home to some of Newport Beach's most recognizable landmarks. Traditionally, the Peninsula consists of all the contiguous land east of 45th Street. Most of the business is concentrated along Balboa Boulevard where it meets Pacific Coast Highway, McFadden Place, and Main Street. "The peninsula", as it is referred to colloquially, acts like an arm enclosing the Newport Harbor and its islands.

[edit] Landmarks

Attractions include the Balboa Island Ferry, the Catalina Island passenger ferry, the Balboa Fun Zone amusement area, two sportfishing landings, The Wedge (famous surfing / body surfing location), miles of large ocean beaches, the Balboa Pier as well as stores, shops and restaurants.

Historical buildings include Balboa Pavilion (established 1906), the Balboa Theater (established 1928), and the Balboa Inn (established 1929).^[1]