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Life on the Balboa Peninsula - Newport Beach, CA

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Real Estate Agent with Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties 01501912

Hi, my name is Morgan Thomson, I am Sharon’s daughter and here is my view of  living in Newport Beach!

Life on the Balboa Peninsula

The Balboa Peninsula is my home. Especially since its summer, I basically live there. There is so much to do there. One thing I love to do with my friends is go to the Fun Zone.

Newport Beach Balboa Peninsula

 Sometimes we go on the bungee jump that overlooks the bay. And we eat at a popular diner, Streamliner. Sometimes we go just to see the people. Also the fun Zone is where the Catalina Flyer is located.

Catalina Flyer

Balboa Peninsula boardwalk

Another thing that is always fun is to go to the very popular, Great Mex. It is literally the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. And it is so close and inexpensive, I go there twice a day sometimes. My favorite drink to have there is a Mandarin Jarrito. Which is a Mexican soda. It is so sweet! My order there is 6 tortillas with butter, and a bean and cheese burrito. It is always very filling, and worth it.

More options to do there is to go across the ferry to Balboa Island! Usually our only purpose of doing this is to go to Dad’s and get hippo cookies! Which are the best cookies ever.

There is so much to do on the Balboa Peninsula. The possibilities are endless! It’s always so much fun.

*The opinions and views expressed in the “Teen Life in Newport Beach” column by Morgan Thomson do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Newport Beach Real Estate Cafe or Sharon Paxson, who are not responsible for the accuracy of any of the information supplied.

Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

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Sharon Paxson REALTOR®
EQTY Forbes Global Properties
949.280.0681

DRE 01501912

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments (11)

Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hello Sharon-that area sure looks like fun and being a "beachy" type person I am sure I would enjoy it!

Jul 25, 2011 05:00 AM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate
HI Marco - it really is fun, and there is lots to do on the Balboa Peninsula. Fun zone, bike rides, etc. Thanks for stopping by!
Jul 25, 2011 05:04 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Sharon  My NJ Atlantic Ocean born and raised husband saw your photos and said  "Wow"  - I do agree

Jul 25, 2011 11:09 PM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate
HI Karen - thank you so much - it is lots of fun on the boardwalk and always entertaining!
Jul 26, 2011 04:00 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Morgan & Sharon - Great Mex sounds right up my alley, I LOVE Mexican food.

Jul 26, 2011 11:57 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Morgan & Sharon, I am very picky about my Mexican food as I am Mexican but if they sell Jarrito soda waters they are probably authentic. If they have tamarind flavored soda or juice you oughta try it. I'll bet those tortillas are homemade and putting butter on hot tortillas is a treat!

Jul 26, 2011 12:11 PM
Jeanean Gendron
The Address Realty - Redding, CA
Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

Sharon, you do a great job on localism for your market. I always come to visit so I can be at the beach. We both live in great places. Thanks for your visit and the re-blog! Do appreciate you much!

Jul 26, 2011 01:09 PM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

HI Michelle - I love mexican food and they have the best tacos, and pretty much everything there is awesome. And of course on Tuesday is Taco Tuesday - $1 tacos!!!

Jul 26, 2011 01:16 PM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Hi Yolanda - Morgan introduced me to the Jarrito sodas, and they are amazing! And love butter on tortillas as well!

Jul 26, 2011 01:17 PM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Love this post Morgan!  Makes me want to ride my bike down the boardwalk too!  Looks like you are keeping very busy this summer and "living the dream"!

Jul 29, 2011 03:57 AM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate
Thanks Renee - she has some other lifestyle types coming soon! She is definitely living the dream.
Jul 29, 2011 04:29 AM