Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Field Trip - Balboa Island

Today we took a trip to Balboa Island!  We brought scooters and rode around the island picking up some salt water taffy along the way!  Here's the scoop:

  • First we parked at the beach parking at the Newport pier and walked across the street to the Balboa Island Ferry
    • The Balboa Island Ferry has been running since 1919!  So it's a piece of history!
    • Kids 5 and under are free; Kids 5-11 are $0.50 and Adults are $1.00 each way
  • After arriving at the island we walked straight ahead and ran into a little playground!  It is very small but a perfect spot to stop for a water break and let the little guy stretch his legs.
  • Then we walked straight across the island until we hit the walking path that goes around the island.  We turned right and stumbled upon a public beach right next to a public pier!

  • Then we took a stroll down Marine Avenue where we found this gem!

  • Balboa Candy had salt water taffies of every flavor imaginable!  You could buy them individually so it made for an inexpensive and unexpected fun treat!  They are only about $0.29 each!
  • Then we finished our walk around the island and rode back to where we started.  It was a awesome way to spend the afternoon!
Enjoy!

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