The Balboa Island Ferry

The Balboa Island Ferry is not JUST transportation to and from the Balboa Peninsula.  It’s a treasured icon of our community, operated by the same family for over 100 years. In this panel, we see Joe Beek, in the 1920s, pushing the first car barge with his “Fat Fairy”. The three ferries operating today, The Admiral, Captain and Commodore, were all built on the Island from 1954 to 1956. While the crossing takes just a few minutes, the memories of the sights, sounds and feeling of the bay breeze are enough to last a lifetime. The ferry operates daily.  Cost is three dollars for a car and driver, $1.75 for car passengers and walking adults.  Kids are less and bikes a bit more. Cash only. Closing hours are seasonal, so be sure to check before you cross.