Balboa Island Ferry
Balboa island ferry Via bridges an alternate route is possible.
Balboa island ferry. Happy birthday to the balboa island ferry. The balboa island car ferry is a ferry service in newport beach california. At least two ferries are in. The speed limit in the harbor is 5 miles per hour and the ferry docks about every 5 minutes.
It s only about a 5 minute ride from the newport peninsula to balboa island but it is so enjoyable to be on the water and watch the view in each direction. Beautiful ride across the waterway. Since 1919 balboa island ferry has provided continuous service for drivers and passengers in vehicles cyclists and pedestrians between balboa island and balboa peninsula in newport beach california. But the traveling distance increases up to six miles.
Crossings approximate 800 feet. The balboa island ferry turns 95 this year and according to seymour beek ceo of the family owned business it s the oldest continuously operating business in newport beach. Since 1919 balboa island ferry has provided continuous service for drivers and passengers in vehicles cyclists and pedestrians between balboa island and balboa peninsula in newport beach california. Since 1919 balboa island ferry has provided continuous service for drivers and passengers in vehicles cyclists and pedestrians between balboa island and balboa peninsula in newport beach california.
But the traveling distance increases up to six miles. Beautiful during the daytime and especially when the coastline is lit up in the evening for christmas. Via bridges an alternate route is possible.