The ferry only takes up to 3 cars per trip and as many people as it possibily can. The cost is very minimal so it was well worth it to see the coast while crossing over.
Once we have reached the Island side, we found ourselves a parking spot and then begun our walking adventure. While walking and discovering the Island, we saw the Balboa Island Museum on the second floor of an office building which look to me as a retail store front. The lady who was volunterring there at that time was very nice in explaining about the Island to us. Amazingly to find out, the Island was actually man made.
Can you guess how big the Island is? Believe it or not, the distance around the Balboa Island are only 2.60 miles in total. The whole Island is covering with expensive homes in the million dollars range. Some of the homes even have their own private docking area and private beaches. It certainly is the rich and famous living style.
Although the Island seems to be a small community, they do have different activities throughout the year including annual parade and fun filled local gathering. It is definitely a happening Island.
Since it wasn't far to walk around the Island, we decided to walk to Marine Street, where all the local stores and restaurants are located. Marine Street is also the only street that has road access coming in and out of the Island instead of riding the ferry. While strolling down Marine Street, we discovered the declicious balboa bar serving from Sugar 'N' Spice. It is a vanilla bar dipped with chocolate and coded wtih the topping of your choice. It certainly a great treat for a warm day.
After enjoying our delicious balboa bar and checking out the local stores for a little while, we walked back to our car and decided we can't pass up the fried chickens at this local restaurant. Jaymes enjoyed his fried chickens, and I enjoyed my fish & chips. After having a great lunch, we were headed back home driving on the Pacific Coast Hwy so that we can see other beaches. We even got a chance to stop by Huntington Beach and walked on the pier. It certainly was a great day to be outdoor and enjoyed a nice weather. I am not sure what our adventure will be next but definitely you will not be the last one to know.
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