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| Landmark #959 | Orange County | Visited: November 12, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The Balboa Pavilion is still the place to go for whale watching and deep-sea fishing voyages! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: This is one of California’s last surviving examples of the great waterfront recreational pavilions from the turn of the century. Built in 1905 by the Newport Bay Investment Company, it played a prominent role in the development of Newport Beach as a seaside recreation area. In 1906, it became the southern terminus for the Pacific Electric Railway connecting the beach with downtown Los Angeles. The railway’s Red Cars connected the beach with Los Angeles in only one hour.
OTHER TIDBITS: The Balboa Pavilion was built by Chris McNeil, who had also constructed the Santa Ana Courthouse five years earlier! Originally, it could only be accessed by boat or dirt road, until the Pacific Electric Red Car Line brought an influx of beachgoers and vacationers down from the bustling city! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 400 Main St Balboa, CA 92661 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~44mi (71km) — 0.8hrs |
| When should I go? | You can visit the exterior any time you like, and you can have a nice meal inside between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM! |
