HISTORY OF BALBOA

A HISTORY

BALBOA PENINSULA Balboa

BALBOA PENINSULA - PAVILION

In 1906, one of California’s last surviving turn-of-the-century pavilions, the $15,000 Balboa Pavilion was completed. Built by the Newport Bay Investment Company to enhance the development of Balboa, it has long enhanced Newport Beach as a seaside recreational destination and remains its most preeminent landmark. Her sister project, the Balboa Pleasure Pier, was also completed for the purpose of attracting lot buyers to the Balboa Peninsula. Back then, bay-front houses sold for as little as $500. At the same time, the Pacific Electric Railway opened up service to Balboa, and people came from all around Southern California to enjoy the beaches and many purchased lots and built vacation homes. Today, Balboa is as popular as ever with beach goers and residents alike.