Stuffed full of local knowledge of the various routes and locations to boat to, as well as useful information regarding docking, maps, where to fill up for fuel, and pump-out stations, the Complete Cruising Guide to Newport Harbor is your local informational boating source. When taking a boating tour, be sure to take this year’s …
Explore some of Newport Beach’s Unique and Thriving Neighborhoods: The Peninsula Article by Somer Flaherty | Published in Newport Beach Magazine | Issue #18 “…Newport Peninsula is an iconic Newport Beach setting with homes that sit right on the sand, a world-famous big wave spot (The Wedge), fishing opportunities at Newport Pier and the kid-friendly …
Balboa Fun Zone carousel to land in Westminster area The iconic Balboa Fun Zone carousel is expected to reopen under new ownership in the Westminster area in the spring, said its previous operator. While Patrick Moore, the longtime operator of the Fun Zone rides, could not go into details with the Daily Pilot on Thursday …
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I found some interesting history and pictures on Balboa recently from a book about Orange County’s past, Vanishing Orange County by Chris Epting. The old photos and descriptions following are from his book. The Balboa Island car ferry, shown in 1948, operates in Newport Beach. Joseph Beek obtained the rights in 1919 from the City …