One of our good friends and long term island resident now has a beautiful website carrying the finest woven 100% Silk Hawaiian print, textured, retro and embroidered camp shirts. The Knitted Golf-Polo Shirts also come in Hawaiian prints. These shirts have the high quality look and feel of those "Tommy Bahamas" style shirts but at 30% less. Only Online at www.grandescape.com. Always FREE SHIPPING!

In 1991, We opened Even Sisters on Balboa Island, a magical place. We created a store with special things for everyone. It is a place that makes you feel good, warm, and welcome. Families make it a tradition to shop and visit the store. It's all part of the Balboa Island experience.

If you've ever wondered what to buy your adorable dog, your best friend, your faithful companion, then look no further. This place has it all and then some. You will find Danish Blue plates and Baseball caps and the most scrumptious array of treats anywhere. Come on in and please bring in your dog!

The Michael Zschoche Gallery is well known for the exceptional quality of its fine art and the superb artists it supports by displaying they're work. Some of the current artists displaying are: Randall Lake, Andrew Lattimore, Cathrine McHale, Ned Mueller, Joseph Paquet to name but a few.

Debra Huse is a contemporary colorist and impressionist working in the studio on Balboa Island or traveling internationally to capture scenes en plein air. As Degas and Mary Cassatt, Huse enjoys working in oils and pastels, and is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional array of baby and children's clothing and gifts, treasured toys and dolls, prams and strollers, fantasy fairy costumes and dress up, beding and home furnishings, You will be delighted at the quality and uniqeness of our merchandise.

One of the oldest family-owned and operated restaurants in Orange County is Amelia's on Balboa Island. For nearly 45 years, this cozy landmark on Marine Avenue has offered a distinct menu of delectable Italian and seafood dishes, many of which are original recipes form the kitchen of Amelia Seton, a native of Italy and the founder of Amelia's.

Breakfast is a big favorite with Wilma's customers. Featured are homemade pancakes, waffles, French toast, every kind of egg dish imaginable and the Balboa Belly Bomber (a warm French roll stuffed with egg). At lunchtime, salads and sandwiches made from home cooked roasts, turkey and chicken take center stage.

Founded by Carolyn Carr, this site features her Island Breeze Newsletter, a fun, interesting monthly publication about goings on, past and present on Balboa Island.

Yes, YOU can have an @balboaisland.com email for free!! Simply go to this site and click on Free Email. Also a great site for listing most of the retailers and services on Balboa Island.

A very nice Gallery Page of Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula by Sany Perle showing great shots of the Balboa Island Ferry, various boats in Newport Harbor, houses and surrounding beaches.

Official Travel Visitor's Guide to Balboa Island in Newport Beach on the west coast of California. Offering listings of accommodation, activities, festivals, maps, travel information and more. Stop by and stay a while, and see why many refer to this beautiful island as "The Host of the Coast".