Balboa Island in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Balboa Village

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, March 23, 2016

1. Balboa Village Marker

Inscription. The Pavilion, built in 1905, and this building were prominent features of Balboa Village in 1918. Henry Huntington's Red Car Trolleys ran regular schedules between the Balboa Terminus and points north to Los Angeles.

Today the Pavilion architecture draws new visitors who can reflect on past glories and enjoy traditional waterfront recreational activities at this popular historical destination.

Erected by Balboa Village Advisory Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 33° 36.144′ N, 117° 53.96′ W. Marker is on Balboa Island, California, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of E Bay Ave and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on E Bay Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newport Beach CA 92662, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Balboa Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Balboa Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Balboa Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Balboa Saloon (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Pizza Pete's Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); Rendezvous Ballroom (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Water-to-Water Flight (about 600 feet away); First Ferry Service Between Balboa and Balboa Island (approx. ¼ mile away).

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, March 23, 2016

2. Balboa Village Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 5, 2022

3. Balboa Village Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 27, 2014

4. Balboa Village Marker

Balboa Pavilion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, March 23, 2016

5. Balboa Pavilion

<i>Pavilion and Bath House, Balboa, Cal.</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard published by Geo. P. Wilson, Balboa, Cal., circa 1919

6. Pavilion and Bath House, Balboa, Cal.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 3. submitted on January 6, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on January 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 6. submitted on January 22, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.