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Balboa Fun Zone

600 E Bay Ave # R, CA 92661
(949) 673-0408
Ranked #10 of 17 attractions in Newport Beach
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Most recent review
- May 22, 2012
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Tualatin, Oregon
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Very little selection and OLD games that didn't work. More

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Papeete, French Polynesia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

A fun stop for them, after a bicycle trip on the beach, small but okay More

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Portland, Oregon
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

This Fun Zone is small, but that's what makes it charming. It was fun walking along looking at the shops and rides. While no one in our group was a small child, the "child" in us adults came out in the arcade. There are several games to play and depending on your score, you receive tickets. These tickets can be... More

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Huntington Beach, CA
Top Contributor
67 reviews 67 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

The fun zone has TONS to do! There's an arcade for the kids...kiddie rides and cotton candy! For the parents/adults, there are really nice restaurants, bars and shops. Yummy ice cream shops and Davey's Locker which has really inexpensive Whale Watching trips!! More

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Mission Viejo, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

There are some pretty good restaurants around there More

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Irvine, California, USA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

It could be such a great place, but frankly the attractions are 'crummy' More

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Saint Paul, MN
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40 reviews 40 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

Used to come here when my kids were young. Brought my grandson this summer. Was sad to see that the fun house is gone. The scary, rickety ferris wheel is still there and my grandson liked it. They do have bungee trampolines. The worker was kind to my grandson (who was 5) and make the ride fun. My niece who... More

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Central Florida
Top Contributor
86 reviews 86 reviews
121 helpful votes 121 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

I guess that is sort of the appeal in a mini-connie island sort of way. I shelled out $20 bucks for the kids to get some tickets and win some prizes. The guy gave them some extra tickets/prizes which I thought was really cool. More

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Irvine, California
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

A fun time can be had by crossing on the ferry, enjoying the ferris wheel and arcade, and strolling around the harbor boardwalk. More

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West Hollywood, CA 90069
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30 reviews 30 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

We had the funnel cakes, corn dogs, and corn covered cheese and it was incredibly fresh and tasty. You have to wait while they make it, and that's why it tastes so good. They also have other unique items like chocolate covered cheesecake on a stick. More

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