What restaurants are in Balboa?

10 Delicious Balboa Island Restaurants

Basilic. This little French-Swiss eatery first opened its doors in 1997 and has remained a Balboa Island feature for more than 20 years.
Blue Chair Bakery.
Free Range Cafe.
Mr G’s Bistro.
Picante Martin’s.
Royal Hen.
Shanghai Pine Garden.
Trattoria Mediterranean Cuisine.

Is outdoor dining allowed in Newport Beach CA?

Effective beginning May 26th, the Newport Beach City Council approved permits that allow for the safe reopening of restaurants to expand their services outdoors including in parking lots and on sidewalks to comply with social distancing guidelines.

Does Balboa Park have restaurants?

The Prado Restaurant at Balboa Park, located in the House of Hospitality, is a full-service restaurant offering indoor and outdoor seating and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Marcy Sculpture Court features lunch and dinner, late hours and weekend brunch.

What is open now in Newport Beach?

Beaches are open for passive and active recreational use that follow physical distancing guidelines during normal beach hours (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.), 7 days a week. Parking lots, restrooms, the oceanfront Boardwalk, and Newport and Balboa piers are open. Newport Harbor is open for all normally allowed water activities.

Can you walk around Balboa Island?

Balboa Island Loop is a 2.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Corona del Mar, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.

Where is the original Balboa bar from?

Balboa Island
Sugar ‘n Spice has been a Balboa Island landmark since our doors first opened to the public way back in 1945. Our shop is the one-and-only “Original”, being the very first frozen banana and Balboa Bar shop on the Island.

What is in a Balboa Bar?

For those of you wondering what a Balboa bar is, it is just a vanilla ice cream bar that has been dipped in a chocolate shell before eating. It’s then either rolled in sprinkles, chopped toffee or chopped peanuts.

Can you drink alcohol at Newport Beach?

ALL alcohol is strictly on ANY beach in Newport Beach and Balboa Island. You may not carry an open container while walking on any public sidewalk or street. All of the beaches on Balboa Island are public.

Is Newport Beach open at night?

The Newport and Balboa Piers are open from 5 a.m. until midnight. Restaurants are located on both piers and their hours may vary. Public restroom facilities are available at the base of both piers.

How much is the ferry to Balboa Island?

Each ferry holds three cars and 75 people. As of 2021, the Beek family charges $1.25 per adult, $2.25 per vehicle, $. 50 for children ages 5–11, $1.50 for adults on bikes, $. 75 for children on bikes, and $1.75 for motorcycles.

What to do at Balboa Fun Zone at Balboa Island?

The Balboa Fun Zone is one of Southern California’s oldest and last great coastal amusement areas and a popular family-friendly attraction for visitors to Newport Beach. Visitors can enjoy rides on the waterfront Ferris Wheel, play games in the arcade or tour the nautical museum while enjoying their favorite beach treats.

What is the population of Balboa Island?

The city is the county seat of San Diego County, the fifth most populous county in the United States, with 3,338,330 estimated residents as of 2019.

Where is Balboa Island?

Grand Canal Waterway, Balboa Island, Newport Beach Ca. Balboa Island is an harborside community located in Newport Beach, California, accessible to the public via bridge, ferry and several public docks.