Newport Beach in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Rendezvous Ballroom

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 5, 2022

1. Rendezvous Ballroom Marker

Inscription. Built near this site in 1928, the Rendezvous became a showcase for Big Bands, especially during "Bal Week." For 38 years, the sounds of dance music echoed from this block-long ballroom, which was destroyed by fire in 1966. The music and dancing have ended, but the memories linger on.

Erected 1986 by Orange County Board of Supervisors, Orange County Historical Commission, and City of Newport Beach. (Marker Number 35.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 33° 36.105′ N, 117° 54.047′ W. Marker is in Newport Beach, California, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Palm Street on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newport Beach CA 92661, 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: First Water-to-Water Flight (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Balboa Saloon (about 500 feet away); Balboa Village (about 500 feet away); Pizza Pete's Cafe (about 600 feet away); Balboa Pavilion (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Balboa Pavilion (about 600 feet away); a different marker

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

also named Balboa Pavilion (about 600 feet away); First Ferry Service Between Balboa and Balboa Island (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport Beach.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 28, 2008

2. Rendezvous Ballroom Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 5, 2022

3. Rendezvous Ballroom Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 2,905 times since then and 214 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 6, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3. submitted on January 6, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.