The Beach – Balboa Family

Nothing says “Family” more than Balboa Island Beaches. The small, lapping waves of these bay beaches are perfect for the younger set, watched over by loving parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. For the Island is truly multi-generational.  Many families have held on to original homes for the past 100 years. These beaches serve as gathering places for our annual sandcastle building contest, a view to the Back Bay 4th of July fireworks and five nights of cheering for the Newport Harbor Christmas boat parade. Our South Bayfront beach is also home to the very unique, Balboa Island Yacht Club.  This “dock and beach based” club for kids started in the 1920s and continues today. Take a morning, summer walk down our South Bayfront to see our Island kids sailing, diving, swimming, and paddling to their hearts’ content.

Or enjoy and evening stroll on the boardwalk to greet our Island dogs and catch a glimpse of a glittering fish, caught by anglers young and old from our five public docks.