Balboa Island Beach House

Balboa Island Beach House About Balboa Island The Home Living Room Master Bedroom TV Room Pelican Room Weather Rates and contacts Click on any image below to get a better view.	Behind this historic beach cottage (one of the first built on Balboa Island) is a lovely 3 bedroom, 2 1/2+ bath home. It comfortably sleeps 6 and is decorated in a warm beach style. Everything you need is within walking distance . . . the bay, the ocean, shopping, playing.
zoom	About Balboa Island Balboa Island is tucked inside Newport Harbor and is surrounded by sandy beaches and calm water. Being on Balboa Island makes you feel as if you have somehow gone back in time. Its village-like atmosphere sets it apart from the hustle and bustle of Southern California. Life moves slower here. Walking is the favorite pastime, and people rarely drive unless it is to go off the island. It's hard to believe you are just an hour south of Los Angeles.
zoom	The island is only two blocks wide and a mile long. Balboa Bay is just five houses down the block from our home. Good for swimming, sunbathing, and playing in the sand, the calm bay beaches are particularly good for children. There is a walkway that stretches 2.5 miles around the island. The island is accessible by bridge to the mainland and by ferry to the Balboa Peninsula. Marine Avenue, the main shopping area, is two blocks long and has everything from hamburgers to pizzas, T-shirt shops to nice boutiques and art galleries. There are 2 small grocery stores on the island, and a big supermarket across the bay. [back to top]
zoom	The Pacific Ocean and the Balboa Pier are a 5-minute walk and a ferry ride away. The Balboa ferry carries passengers and three cars across the 1/2 mile wide bay. At 50¢ a person it is one of the best deals in California, and it's a lot of fun! [back to top]
zoom	Once across the bay you are on the Balboa Peninsula, a block wide and many miles long. Here the wide ocean beaches stretch out seemingly forever. Swimming, body surfing, board surfing, sunbathing, fishing, playing in the sand and people watching are the favorite activities. [back to top]
zoom	Just by the ferry is the "Balboa Fun Zone", a small amusement park with a ferris wheel, carousel and carnival games. Kids love it! Motorboats, sailboats, kayaks and canoes can be rented from here. You can also take the boat to famous Catalina Island and the historic town of Avalon, 26 miles out in the Pacific. [back to top]
zoom	If you walk to the end of the Balboa Pier you can have burgers and shakes at "Ruby's", a classic 1950's style diner. A long walk south to the jetty at the end of the beach brings you to "The Wedge" a world famous bodysurfing spot. Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm are a short 20 minute drive. Los Angeles and the LA airport are an hour drive, and San Diego is 2 hours. The Orange County Airport is only 15 minutes away. You can shop to your hearts content at Fashion Island, a huge upscale mall just a few minutes up the hill in Newport. There are many nearby beaches that are a short drive away. Our favorites are Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente. [back to top]
zoom	The Home 227 Agate has been our family vacation home for 50 years. The little yellow cottage was built in 1930 and was one of the first houses built on the island. (It's currently rented full time.) In 1970 our large comfortable home was built behind the cottage for our family. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2+ baths, a large living room-dining room that is open to the the kitchen. This is the unit that is available. [back to top]
zoom	The living room is delightfully furnished with family antiques and years of beach memorabilia. Our mother's collection of shore bird prints graces the walls. The brick fireplace offers warmth on foggy evenings, and a TV offers entertainment when you need a break from the beach. [back to top]
zoom	The kitchen is completely equipped with all new appliances. The cupboards are stocked with all your basic supplies, so you are ready to go. There is a small outdoor deck with a propane grill for outdoor cooking. (Smoking is allowed only outside and on the deck). [back to top]
zoom	The master bedroom has a queen-size bed and a large bathroom with a shower and tub. It is decorated with paintings, photos and drawings of the famous "Pavilion" across the bay. Two closets and two dressers provide plenty of space. [back to top]
zoom	The "TV room" has 2 twin beds and a TV with video . . . kids like this room. It is near to the 1/2 bath down the hall. [back to top]
zoom	The "Pelican Room" is a downstairs suite with its own large private bathroom with shower. Two twin beds can be made up into a king-size bed. The large closet and dresser come in handy. It is decorated with (can you guess?) pelicans! A "beach closet" is supplied with beach chairs and umbrellas, beach toys, towels and other items to make your stay at the beach more fun. For after-swimming showers there is a separate shower accessible from the outside. One parking space is provided in the garage in addition to street parking. [back to top]
zoom	Weather The weather in southern California is pleasant all year round, with the average temperatures in the low 80F (27C) in the summer and high 60F (19C) in the winter. Rain is rare from April through October, though summer coastal fog is common, especially in the morning. [back to top]
	Rates and Contacts: Summer rental rates: $1600 per week Saturday through Sunday For rentals, or information on fall, winter and spring rates, contact: Sally McManus Abrams Coastal Realty 949-675-4822 For exchange or other info contact: sally@balboaislandbeachhouse.com

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