| A pier can be one of the most romantic places to go | | | | Jetty and the bay entrance. Main Street is right around |
| in the world. If you doubt that, take a trip to the Balboa | | | | the corner, adding a wealth of things to do to the pier. |
| Pier in Newport Beach and you'll see first hand just | | | | |
| how great a pier can be. On any given summer night, | | | | Even though some consider fishing to be secondary |
| this pier is enveloped in darkness by 10 PM. | | | | on the pier, it gives fisherman that are there more |
| While the average fisherman heads home when the | | | | room to fish. For many residents of the area, the pier |
| pier is dark, life continues. All along the pier, darkness | | | | is where they began their life of fishing. |
| does nothing but add to the atmosphere. Towards the | | | | When standing on at the end looking down the Balboa |
| end of the pier, you can see the neon lights of Ruby's | | | | Pier you'll probably be amazed. The 920 foot pier is |
| Diner lighting up the sky, calling out to those on the pier. | | | | simply incredible to look at. Walking down it is great |
| Walking along the pier you can see many different | | | | any time of year, especially at night when taking a |
| lights illuminating the sky. The Balboa Pavilion can be | | | | moonlit stroll. For honeymooners or married couples, |
| seen as well, adding to the already magical time that | | | | the pier beckons out for romance. |
| the lights help to add to the pier. | | | | The Balboa Pier is open from 5 AM until midnight. |
| In many ways, the Balboa Pavilion is a sister attraction | | | | There are restrooms located near the entrance, with |
| to the pier. They were both built in 1906 and designed | | | | lights and fish cleaning stations located on the pier. At |
| to attract people to the Newport area. Even in those | | | | the end of the pier, there is even a small restaurant. |
| times, the pier and the pavilion helped to bring travelers | | | | Located in the city of Newport Beach, the Balboa Pier |
| to the area. | | | | is a must visit for anyone who loves fishing. Even if |
| Down the peninsula from the pier, the area has a | | | | you don't like fishing, the pier is great to walk at night or |
| feeling that rivals days gone by. For fishermen and | | | | during the day. If you want to see what piers are all |
| those that enjoy fishing, the Balboa Pier is simply | | | | about, make sure you check out the beauty and |
| heaven on earth. | | | | splendor that the Balboa Pier will provide you with. |
| Looking to the south of the pier, you'll see the Newport | | | | |