Photowalk: Catalina & Balboa Island

Passengers on the Balboa Ferry are welcomed to the little island. The ferry originally cost 5 cents to cross from Balboa Peninsula, now it's $2.

Photowalk: catalina & Balboa Island

Legend has it that the Balboa Bar was invented in tiny Balboa Island back in the 1950s. It's basically a square of vanilla ice cream, covered in sprinkles and nuts. Come join us on a photo tour to Balboa Island, the little section of Newport Beach in Orange County with about 3,500 residents.

Balboa Island

Morning boaters enjoy the Lower Newport Harbor off Balboa Island.

A Balboa Island "Duffy" boat is docked in Newport Harbor at early morning.

The Balboa Island ferry heads to the Balboa Peninsula and the Fun Zone

Jumping off a dock into the waters of lower Newport Harbor, which separates Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula.

Stand-up paddling on Newport Harbor

Relaxing on the small beach on lower Newport Harbor

A boat bringing passengers Parasailing outside the Balboa Peninsula Fun Zone

A home by the sea on Balboa Island

Flags are plentiful in Balboa Island, both with American flags, and schools.

A local T-shirt shop selling Balboa beach themed merchandise.

Dad's Donuts, home to the original Balboa Bar on Balboa Island.

Relaxing in the water, as a "Duffy" boat sails by on a summer afternoon.

Many docks in Balboa are private, and only avalable to the homeowner.

Balboa Candy sells taffy, Jelly Belly sours and of course, Balboa Bars.

More beach themed merchandise at the Toss store on Marine Avenue

Bikes are locked up on Marine Avenue in Balboa Island

An old historic post office in Balboa Island

Homes in Balboa Island average from $2-$7 million.

A n older beach cottage on Balboa Island

Residents are very patriotic on Balboa Island. Here's a home with flag themed carpet.

A quiet street on Balboa Island off the main drag.

You too could own a Duffy boat, for just $10,000.