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

By Christine Donovan

Real Estate Agent with Donovan Blatt Realty 01267479

June 22, 2009 07:47 PM

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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Kat DeLong

Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ

REALTOR

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

Jun 23, 2009 02:50 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

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

Jun 23, 2009 07:44 AM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

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 23, 2009 08:02 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

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

Jun 25, 2009 03:40 PM

Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ

Weichert - Lopatcong, NJ

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

Jul 01, 2009 09:25 AM

Russell Lewis

Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX

Broker,CLHMS,GRI

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

Jul 01, 2009 01:44 PM

Sheldon Neal

Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ

That British Agent Bergen County NJ

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

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

Jul 01, 2009 02:02 PM

Elizabeth Bolton

RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA

Cambridge MA Realtor

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

Liz

Jul 01, 2009 04:17 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

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

Jul 03, 2009 02:15 AM

Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Kat - Me too.

Jul 25, 2009 05:56 PM

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.

Jul 25, 2009 05:57 PM

Todd - I like the old ones too. They've rehabbed ours a bit over the years, but I suppose it needed it.

Jul 25, 2009 05:58 PM

Debe - Might little one is always a kick, and we are lucky to live where we do.

Jul 25, 2009 06:01 PM

Irene - Thanks. Congrats to you.

Jul 25, 2009 06:02 PM

Russell - I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks.

Jul 25, 2009 06:03 PM

Sheldon - Thanks. He is pretty good; isn't he?

Jul 25, 2009 06:05 PM

Liz - Thanks. I feel fortunate to have grown up here.

Jul 25, 2009 06:06 PM

Rebecca - It's a lot of fun for adults too!

Jul 25, 2009 06:07 PM

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