Balboa Island

Newport Beach, CA

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Balboa Island - Newport Beach, CA

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Experience true California living on when you step onto Newport Beach's Balboa Island community. Situated 45 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Balboa Island gives residents and visitors a taste of island life with convenient access to the amenities of the big city. Gorgeous houses for rent line the beach areas and inner neighborhood for those who prefer to elevate their stays beyond sunny, long weekends.

A wide selection of splendid restaurants line Marine Avenue on Balboa Island and overlook the Grand Canal. Sit by the fireplace and enjoy an evening meal at the Village Inn, or have some Italian cuisine in a laid-back atmosphere at Trattoria. Adventurous types and leisure lovers thrive equally on Balboa Island, as fishing, water sports, shopping, and beach life dominate the to-do lists of both visitors and residents.

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • ExplorOcean
  • Sherman Library and Gardens
  • Castaways Park
  • Environmental Nature Center
  • Corona Del Mar State Beach

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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