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Balboa Island Ferry & Frozen Bananas
Newport Beach, CA
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By Punita Patel
Ride the tiny three-car ferry across the harbor, then stroll Marine Ave for frozen bananas and Balboa bars. A classic cheap thrill.
Ferry ~$1.50/person; treats extra
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Tides today
Next low tide
5:41 AM
-1.2 ft — best for tide pools
Next high tide
10:33 PM
6.8 ft
Predictions from NOAA · Newport Bay Entrance station
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