Balboa Fun Zone

Balboa Fun Zone is a small waterfront amusement area on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California. It has drawn Orange County families for decades, with a Ferris wheel offering views over the harbor, classic carnival rides, arcade games, and boat rentals. The adjacent Balboa Pavilion — a wooden Victorian-era structure built in 1906 — anchors the area historically and remains one of Southern California's most recognizable harbor landmarks. Ferry services to Catalina Island depart nearby, making the Fun Zone a practical jumping-off point as well as a leisurely destination for a coastal afternoon.