Balboa Peninsula
The scenic 5-mile stretch known as “The Peninsula” has Newport Harbor – one of the world’s largest private yacht harbors – on one side and the flat, sandy beaches of the Pacific Ocean on the other. The Peninsula is rich in Newport Beach history with its roots dating back to the late 1860’s. Since then, it’s flourished into a world-class vacation destination home to some of the most luxurious harbor and ocean front properties in the world.
The Peninsula itself is home to two piers: Newport Pier and Balboa Pier. Both piers are surrounded by a cluster of local favorite restaurants and neighborhood retail stores which offer a variety of dining and shopping options. There are homes lining the entire stretch of the peninsula and many of the zones of residences are referred to by different names:
- Upper West Newport
- Lower West Newport
- Pier-to-Pier
- Peninsula Point
Balboa Peninsula is home to famed surf spot, “The Wedge”, named because of it’s location at the south end of the Peninsula – wedged between the Newport Harbor entrance and the edge of the Peninsula. One of the most iconic Newport Beach landmarks is the Balboa Fun Zone and the Balboa Ferry. Both are located on the harbor-side of the Peninsula directly across from Balboa Pier. Parallel to the sand on the ocean side of the Peninsula is a 3.5 mile-long concrete boardwalk starting at 35th Street that goes all the way to the end of the Balboa Pier. Perfect for a sunset stroll or a summer bike ride with the family!
With nearly perfect weather all year-round, many people love to call the Peninsula home.
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The real estate on Balboa Peninsula is mainly single-family homes. Many homes on the Peninsula are built as or zoned for duplexes. It is also one of the few places in Newport Beach where short-term lodging is permitted. Many of the homes are oceanfront or bayfront properties, and all of the homes are within close walking or biking distance to the sand or the harbor. Not only is the Peninsula an amazing place for your primary residence, it is also a wonderful place to purchase an investment property for short and/or long-term rentals.
PUBLIC SCHOOL ZONE:
- Elementary: Newport Elementary School
- Middle: Ensign Intermediate School
- High: Newport Harbor High School
A variety of faith-based and secular private schools in the area provide preschool and alternative K-12 options, as well.
- Preschools In Newport Beach:
- United Methodist Preschool
- Newport Coast Developmental Preschool
- St. Mark's Community Preschool
- Private Grade Schools K-8:
- The Harbor Day School
- Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic School
- St. Joachim Catholic School
- Carden Hall
- The Seashore Academy
- Mariners Christian School
- Private High Schools in and around Newport Beach:
- Sage Hill High School
- Pacifica Christian High School
- JSerra Catholic High School
- Mater Dei High School
- Santa Margarita Catholic High School
- Crean Lutheran High School
- Private Schools outside of Newport that serve Newport Beach:
- St. Mary's School (Aliso Viejo)–Preschool-8
- St. Margaret's Episcopal School–Preschool-12
Available Homes in Balboa Peninsula
$2,590,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,493 SqFt
1819 1/2 W Bay AVE #B, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Listed by Walter Tamulinas of ERA North Orange County
$10,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,200 SqFt
3012 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Listed by Molly Fluter of Russell E. Fluter
$11,875,000
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,083 SqFt
1516 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Tara Foster Shapiro of Coldwell Banker Realty
$3,895,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,125 SqFt
1738 Miramar DR, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Tara Foster Shapiro of Coldwell Banker Realty
$6,950,000
5 Beds 4 Baths 2,501 SqFt
916 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by John Jones of Redfin
$25,000
4 Beds 6 Baths 3,649 SqFt
1554 E Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Tara McNabb of Compass
$80,000
6 Beds 5 Baths 4,256 SqFt
1042 W Bay AVE, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Realty
$3,395,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,140 SqFt
107 23rd, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Listed by Jon Flagg of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$13,750
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,632 SqFt
2137 Channel RD, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Victoria Lee of Compass
$4,690,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,630 SqFt
1585 Miramar, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Nura Motal of Douglas Elliman of California
$20,000
3 Beds 4 Baths 1,732 SqFt
825 W Bay AVE #A, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Summer Perry of Compass
$4,795,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,029 SqFt
200 E Balboa BLVD, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by John Veytia of Compass
$4,150,000
4 Beds 5 Baths 3,017 SqFt
1743 Miramar, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Sam Kilic of Mulberry Real Estate Inc
$2,650,000
6 Beds 5 Baths 2,461 SqFt
126 31st ST, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Listed by Heather Kidder of Arbor Real Estate
$3,400,000
1 Baths 630 SqFt
2044 E Ocean, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Linda Chan of HomeSmart Evergreen Realty
$4,888
2 Beds 1 Baths 843 SqFt
121 25th, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Listed by Lucas Kinney of Balboa Island Estates
$7,500
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,300 SqFt
116 E Balboa BLVD, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Katrina Smith of Pinpoint Properties
$8,500
2 Beds 2 Baths 950 SqFt
207 E Edgewater AVE #Rear, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Amelie Mason of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$2,800,000
3 Beds 4 Baths 1,421 SqFt
920 W Balboa, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by James Heydorff of Jim Heydorff
$6,495,000
3 Beds 5 Baths 2,565 SqFt
318 Coronado ST, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Kimberly Bibb of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$42,500
4 Beds 5 Baths 5,003 SqFt
900 E Balboa BLVD, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Tina Tullett of Tina Tullett
$4,295,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 1,757 SqFt
1537 E Ocean BLVD, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Kimberly Bibb of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$4,800
2 Beds 1 Baths 850 SqFt
112 E Balboa BLVD #A, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Amelie Mason of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$589,999
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,088 SqFt
2137 Miramar, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Listed by Joseph Miller of T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
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