Balboa Island California Map

About Balboa Island, California

Balboa Island is a locality in Orange County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Balboa Island is located at 33.6064°N, 117.8931°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92662.

Balboa Island rises from the Pacific's edge, a jewel of a place defined by its narrow, walkable streets and the gentle lapping of the bay. It lies 2.2 miles east-south-east of Newport Beach, CA (from Newport Beach, CA: bearing 113°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south of Santa Ana. The landscape here is a curated dream of coastal living, with pastel-hued cottages clustered together, their bougainvillea spilling over fences like vibrant watercolor washes. Palm trees, their fronds rustling a constant, soft rhythm, punctuate the sky, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a saline tang mingled with the faint scent of blooming jasmine. The island itself is a low-lying sandbar, its edges softened by the constant caress of the water, creating a sense of being both grounded and adrift. This charming enclave began its life not as a natural island, but as a reclaimed sandbar, a vision brought to life in the early 20th century by a developer eager to create a seaside paradise. Its economy, once tethered to fishing and maritime industries, now thrives on a different kind of allure: tourism and the quiet prosperity of its residents. The iconic ferry, a sturdy, utilitarian vessel that connects the island to the mainland, serves as a constant, gentle reminder of Balboa Island's unique, slightly detached character. Along its main thoroughfare, shops and eateries offer a taste of local flavor, from frozen bananas dipped in chocolate to artisanal ice cream, a small-scale commerce that feels as intimate as the island's residential lanes.

About This Balboa Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Balboa Island, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.606389, -117.893056. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Balboa Island and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Balboa Island includes the ZIP code (92662), telephone area code (949), county seat of Orange County (Santa Ana), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Balboa Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.