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Fun Things for Kids in the Newport Mesa Area: The Balboa Fun Zone

There are not many places in the world where you can enjoy a carnival atmosphere next to a beautiful bay just minutes from a world class beach.

The Balboa Fun Zone is one of those rare places, although those of us fortunate enough to have been raised here may occasionally forget how special it is.

The Balboa Fun Zone's ferris wheel has been a landmark in the area since 1936.

I have decades of memories of coming to the Balboa Fun Zone to play skee ball, ride the ferris wheel, take the Balboa Ferry over to Balboa Island and enjoy a Balboa Bar while staring out at the Newport Bay.

Take a look at the video below to see just what a special place this is and all that the Balboa Fun Zone has to offer.

Looking for more things to do with your kids? See:

Top 5 Things to Do in Newport Mesa

A Four-Year Old's Perspective on the Orange County Fair

Orange County Fair Super Pass - Only $25

Fun, Free or Near Free Things to Do in and Around Costa Mesa

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Posted by Christine Donovan Costa Mesa Real Estate Broker/Attorney 800-610-7253 DRE01267479 on 06/23/2009 02:47 AM

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18 Comments on Fun Things for Kids in the Newport Mesa Area: The Balboa Fun Zone

JUN

Christine: I hope lots of peeps read this...because they won't be disappointed when they visit Balboa Fun Zone. I love it!!!

Christine, sounds like a great place for kids, I your right I have not heard of many places like this on the water.

We have something like that here called Oaks Park and it is absolutely the best. I think it was establisted in 1908 and I prefer the old ones to the new ones.

Todd Clark - www.LivingBeaverton.com

JUN

Christine--I love the "YES!" exclamation after each point!! Great video and what a gorgeous area you live in!

JUL

Christine, Hats off to you for a wonderful video that clearly made the judges' job extra tough!

Christine, as a life long fan of all things amusement park wise, I really enjoyed your video, congratulations on placing in the contest!

Christine ! Congrats on a great video and a great contest entry !

... and thats a mean curve ball on that lefty Skee Ball player !!

Hi Christine ~ This is a super video - looks like a great area. Congratulatons on your win!

Liz

JUL

Christine, the Balboa Fun Zone nlooks like a great place to take the kids. Congrats on your winning entry.

JUL

Kat - Me too.

George - There's another one up in Northern California in Santa Cruz and then Coney Island in New York (which I've never been to). Those are the only ones of which I'm aware. And, of course the one Todd mentioned in Oak Park.