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Balboa Fun Zone 75th Anniversary - Was Lots of Fun

Balboa Fun Zone 75th Anniversary - Was Lots of Fun

 

 

The Balboa Fun Zone celebrated its 75th Anniversary today with music, raffles, and lots of great deals on rides and food.

 Balboa Fun Zone 75th Anniversary

Today my family and I thought it would be fun go enjoy the celebration, and boy did we ever.

We enjoyed the living sea creature exhibit at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum with the boys having the opportunity to touch seastars and sea slugs and keyhole limpets.

Ba;lboa Fun Zone Wooden BoatsWe rode the carousel for a nickel apiece and the ferris wheel for the huge price of a single dime apiece.  Then, the boys got to build and float their own wooden boats.

Then, we got the opportunity to go on a Harbor Cruise and see the bay front homes and the sea lions. 

Finally, we came back, picked up Balboa bars and spent time at the Bay Arcade playing skeeball and air hockey.

All in all, it was a wonderful day of memories on the bay.

 

If you have questions about buying or selling a home on the Balboa Peninsula or Balboa Island, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751.Balboa Fun Zone Carousel

Originally published at Balboa Fun Zone 75th Anniversary.

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About the author: Christine Donovan is a California Residential Real Estate Broker with experience in assisting clients buy and sell residential real estate.

Are you upside down in your home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

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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About the author: Christine Donovan is a California Residential Real Estate Broker with experience in assisting clients buy and sell residential real estate.

Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange County short sales or e-mail Me!

Are you upside down in your home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to discuss your options.

Want to buy a home or to list your property for sale in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach or Orange County? Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale. Copyright © 2009 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Fun Things for Kids in the Newport Mesa Area: The Balboa Fun Zone.

 

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About the author: Christine Donovan is a California Residential Real Estate Broker with experience in assisting clients buy and sell residential real estate.

Are you upside down in your home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.