Balboa Island, Newport Beach

Balboa Island is one of the most sought areas of Newport Beach real estate.  Balboa Island is island living with all the conveniences of having shopping, dining and services located closely to you. Balboa Island is part of Newport Beach. There are three separate islands which makeup the total of the area referred to Balboa Island; Balboa Main Island, Little Balboa Island and Collins Island.  Each of these exclusive islands has residential properties, each offering different amenities to its residents. Little Balboa Island homes will tend towards the lower price ranges and Collins Island will fall towards the upper end of the price range. Each island has all underground utilities. Balboa Main Island is 1.71 miles in perimeter, making it the largest. Balboa Main Island has bay view, bay front, ocean view and ocean front homes to choose from.  Being the largest inland Balboa Main, also has the convenience of shopping, a wide array of services and dining, right on the island.  Connected to the mainland by a two lane bridge, it also has ferry service to the mainland. At just ¾ of a mile circumference, Little Balboa is only residential. Little Balboa is connected by a two lane bridge. Collins Island is the smallest and most exclusive. Collins Island is connected to Balboa Main Island by a one lane bridge. Between all the islands there are approximately 1450 homes. Depending which island you live on and where your home is positioned the views can be of the Pacific Ocean, City Night Lights, Newport Harbor, Bay, and stunning sunsets. Homes will range in price from one million to eight plus million dollars.  Known to be a very close knit neighborhood, these islands put on spectacular holiday celebrations, such as their holiday boat light parade, which has been occurring annually for more than a century. There are many outdoor activities to participate in on the islands. Once across the bay, residents can find additional shopping, dining and entertainment at Balboa Peninsula. For boat lovers, Newport Harbor offers ‘dock and dine’ option. In very close proximity for residents on Balboa Main Island is the very popular Balboa Bar.