Balboa Pier Beach

The beach at Newport Beach’s Balboa Pier is a popular place with miles of sand for soaking in the sun. After the sun is gone fire rings are provided for bonfires well into the evening. Walking out onto the fishing pier is a must for the views of the beach and all of Balboa Peninsula and for watching sunsets.

The path made up of Newport Balboa Bike Trail and Ocean Front Walk lines the back of the beach and connects Balboa Pier to Newport Pier almost two miles away. This paved path is open and ideal for biking, skating, walking and jogging.

There is a Ruby’s Diner restaurant at the end of Balboa Pier. This is one of the last Ruby’s Diners left and if you haven’t been to one before you should try it out (open daily 8am to 8pm). There are many more eateries nearby on Balboa Boulevard and Main Street.

Balboa Peninsula Park is a few steps away south of the pier with grass for a picnic or for tossing a Frisbee. Picnic tables are provided and are not far from the beach. South of the park is an open area of dunes and a long sandy beach known as Balboa Peninsula Beach.

Parking at the pier is abundant with a large paved lot literally built right on the beach. The one-way entrance to the lot is at the intersection of Balboa Boulevard and Palm Street. Fees for parking are by the hour with an all-day rate in the $30-40 range depending on the season or high demand holidays.

Address

E Balboa Blvd & Palm St
Newport Beach, CA 92661

Park Name

Balboa Peninsula Park

Owner

City Beach

Pet Details

Leashed dogs allowed on the beach before 10am and after 4:30pm, but not between those hours

Fees

Large paid parking lots near the pier

Activities

Surfing, Fishing, Biking, Skating, Running, Walking, Sunbathing, Beach Walking, Parasailing, Bonfires

Amenities

Fishing Pier, Lifeguards, Fire Pits, Grass Park, Restrooms, Paved Bike Path, Picnic Tables, Gazebo, Playground, Restaurants

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