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Balboa Pier
Balboa Peninsula
Walk the pier for Pacific views and sunsets over the Balboa Peninsula.
1 Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92661
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Corona del Mar State Beach
Corona del Mar
Enjoy sandy coves, coastal scenery, and views of the Newport Harbor entrance.
3001 Ocean Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92625
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Balboa Fun Zone
Balboa Peninsula
A classic waterfront destination with a Ferris wheel, arcades, and harbor views.
600 E Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661
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Marina Park
Balboa Peninsula
Visit the harborfront park, playground, and sailing center. Photo shows Newport Harbor sailboats, not the park itself.
1600 W Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Fashion Island
Newport Center
An open-air shopping destination with restaurants, landscaped courtyards, and ocean breezes.
401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Balboa Island Ferry
Balboa Island
Take the short harbor crossing between Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula. Photo shows the nearby Fun Zone, not the ferry.
410 S Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92662
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Balboa Pier
Balboa Peninsula
Walk the pier for Pacific views and sunsets over the Balboa Peninsula.
1 Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92661
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Corona del Mar State Beach
Corona del Mar
Enjoy sandy coves, coastal scenery, and views of the Newport Harbor entrance.
3001 Ocean Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92625
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Balboa Fun Zone
Balboa Peninsula
A classic waterfront destination with a Ferris wheel, arcades, and harbor views.
600 E Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661
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