Balboa Pier

Category: Fishing pier in Newport Beach, California

Address: 1 Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92661, USA

Phone: +19496443309

Opening hours

Sunday: 5AM–12AM

Monday: 5AM–12AM

Tuesday: 5AM–12AM

Wednesday: 5AM–12AM

Thursday: 5AM–12AM

Friday: 5AM–12AM

Saturday: 5AM–12AM

Reviews

Cem Ozar

Jul 22, 2022

Balboa Pier was built in 1905 in anticipation of the arrival of the Pacific Red Car Line (1906) and of course tourists from Los Angeles. Dine with stunning ocean view at Ruby's Diner on the pier. But choose weekdays for Ruby's, it's very crowded on weekends.

Effi Crotty

May 8, 2022

A nice place to sit and relax, not too many people as the weather was a bit cool but it was great to take in the wind and waves.

Fishman Fishman

Jan 27, 2022

Enjoyed sunny weekend in Newport Beach. Spent several days fishing on Balboa pier. Pier was clean. Ruby's restaurant at end of pier is open. Boardwalk between Balboa pier and Newport pier. Easy to walk to both piers or ride a bike. Will be returning soon.

Shayna Anderson

Jan 17, 2022

One of my favorite beaches...plenty of restaurants and stuff to do.

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Questions & Answers

Can you swim near/around the pier?

Jasmine Martos | Aug 24, 2018
Angeli T | Aug 24, 2018

Yes. Lifeguard stands are near the pier too.

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Can you fish in this pier?

TheLivingsteam | Aug 23, 2020
Amy Ross | Aug 23, 2020

Yes you can and you do not need a license

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Are there swings at the playground?

L McLean | Aug 24, 2018
Bruce Holler | Aug 24, 2018

Yes.

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Hi this sunday is good for fishing in balboa pier

Olivia Alcantara | Aug 23, 2021
Kimo | Aug 23, 2021

H. B. Pier has excellent fishing right now ! My 4 year old grandson is catching fish now, as we speak ! He's so excited ! Fishing with his Dad & Brother !

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Yes..lifeguard stations on either side

Andrew OCONNELL | Aug 24, 2019
Rick Sanch | Aug 24, 2019

Yes lifeguard stations on both sides of the pier

How do you fish

david chestnut | Aug 24, 2018
ryan stowell | Aug 24, 2018

With a pole

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Is it open today

Selvin Arenas | Aug 24, 2018
Anthony Avila | Aug 24, 2018

Yes

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I am disabled. How far is it a walk from lot 2& 3 to the pier???

DAWN Smith | Jun 24, 2022
Daniela Karoni | Jun 24, 2022

Honestly, I'm not from the area and it was the first time, coincidentally I was going with my best friend who is disabled, the parking lot we used was approximately 300 meters from the pier. Excuse me, I do not identify qualities are the 2 and 3 that you mention. I have a photo of the parking lot and it says “9763” we were able to get around with ease in the wheelchair. I hope you find it useful. Enjoy ;)

Can we go pier fishing at balboa pier right now during covid?

Monalisa | Aug 23, 2021
Glae Thien | Aug 23, 2021

Yes, I also saw people fishing there on Christmas Eve.

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Are there camper hook up?

Maria | Aug 23, 2021
Jeff Smith | Aug 23, 2021

Not at Balboa but further down

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Are dogs allowed

christine gonzales | Aug 23, 2020
Andrew Escamilla | Aug 23, 2020

I think so however they must be on a leash.

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How long is the pier??

Leonard Thomas | Aug 23, 2020
Vanessa Jimenez | Aug 23, 2020

Like every other pier pretty much...300 meters

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Can you rent wheelchairs at the pier? My Daughter is on crutches.

James Nash | Aug 24, 2019
Harry Rod | Aug 24, 2019

Well...you could get a scooter (more practical for your daughter) or a wheel chair for her but yes there's a rental for both!!!...yay!!🤗

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Can you have a bonfire on the beach?

cynthia hernandez | Aug 24, 2019
Tim | Aug 24, 2019

Newport Beach does not allow Bonfires but Corona Del Mar on the south end and Huntington Beach on the north end both allow fires in the provided bonfire rings. Be sure to come early because the limited number fire rings get taken up fast.

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Is there an area with fire pits

Tiffany Tavarez | Aug 24, 2018
Dennis Janing | Aug 24, 2018

Yes

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Is there restrooms by the pier and parking area?

Megan Walker | Aug 24, 2018
Shawna Bishop | Aug 24, 2018

Yes

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Is there free parking at Balboa Beach? And if so where?

Brian Porter | Aug 24, 2018
Giuseppe Passigatti | Aug 24, 2018

No

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Can one fish from the pier

celestine trimnell | Aug 24, 2018
Mike D | Aug 24, 2018

Yes

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Are the bond fires allowed here?

david james | Aug 24, 2018
Mike Borboa | Aug 24, 2018

Yes very few so you want to get one early

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Can you rent fishing poles

TheReal XavierJ | Aug 24, 2018
ANITA SMITH | Aug 24, 2018

No

Is there somewhere you can rent fishing rods at Balboa pier

T Moore (TripleT) | Mar 26, 2022
Andrew OCONNELL | Mar 26, 2022

Davies locker

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How has the fishing been on the pier. Are they using jigs or Anchovies or your squid

Richard Mox | Nov 26, 2021
Iram Gee | Nov 26, 2021

All these. I recommend coming prepared and seeing what the fish are feasting on. Expect to catch mackerel.

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Is the pier re-open for fishing ?

Jimmy Lee | Oct 27, 2021
Eugene Bahctinov | Oct 27, 2021

Yes

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Can you bring a small grill to the beach near the pits

Kesha Lane | Aug 23, 2021
Kayla Mondino | Aug 23, 2021

I'm not sure if it's "allowed" but that hasn't stopped anyone else.

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Can u have dogs on the beach?

Cherie Hughey | Aug 23, 2021
Sachin Kumar | Aug 23, 2021

From what I know, dogs are allowed in the morning and in the evening! From the Newport Beach website: "Before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m., dogs are allowed, if they are securely restrained by a substantial leash or chain not exceeding six feet in length and controlled by a person who is competent to restrain the dog. Off-leash dogs are never allowed in any public spaces including parks and beaches." Hope this helps.

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Is crabbing allowed on this pier?

k | Aug 23, 2021
John Gonzales | Aug 23, 2021

I'm not 100, but I don't think so.

How late can I stay for

Bel la | Aug 23, 2021
Brett | Aug 23, 2021

Until the gates close

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How is the fishing off the pier this time of year?

keith Keys | Aug 23, 2020
Armando Castellanos | Aug 23, 2020

A lot of small mackerel about 2 weeks ago as well. Biggest I saw was probably 10 inch...guy next to me was bringing them in 3 at a time so it's pretty good.

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Is it Pet friendly?

Rios Hikes | Aug 23, 2020
Michael Badders | Aug 23, 2020

Yes you can take your dogs there.

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Can you take pets?

Fernando Orozco | Aug 23, 2020
Jannett Nuno | Aug 23, 2020

Yes the beach allows pets after 430 I believe , but the pier allows pets & some restaurants do also

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I wish I could go there

mohamad z | Aug 23, 2020
고홍석 | Aug 23, 2020

Please see if you have the opportunity.

How much is the packing space

JOSUE CISNEROS HOME REPAIR | Aug 24, 2019
Glenn Gerber | Aug 24, 2019

It depends on how long you stay. There are machines where you can buy time to park

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are dogs allowed on the pier at any time or only before 10 am and after 4:30pm?

Carlos Arteaga | Aug 24, 2019
Sunil Hirawat | Aug 24, 2019

Yes, allowed anytime.

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Is it free to go in?

Kandyse R | Aug 24, 2019
Christine Nordquist | Aug 24, 2019

Yes!

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Is there tour bus parking available?

Greg Minnick | Aug 24, 2019
Sunil Hirawat | Aug 24, 2019

Yes

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Are grills allowed by the beach?

Arturo Perez | Aug 24, 2019
Joanne Pauline | Aug 24, 2019

There are grilled there certain part of the beach

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How much the parking fee

Marnol De Vera | Aug 24, 2019
humberto cabanas | Aug 24, 2019

You can pay debit cards better

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Can u fish for crab here

Tiny F1OYD | Aug 24, 2019
Blue Sky | Aug 24, 2019

Yes you can, however the yields are not very high. If you are looking to catch crabs midwinter is the best time here in Southern California. But just remember anything less than 7 in in diameter goes back into the ocean. California Fish and Game are there monitoring this. Make sure and respect all wildlife! :-) blessings to you

How much Is parking at the pier please. Planning on going tomorrow

Andrea Kibler | Aug 24, 2018
Marvin Garcia | Aug 24, 2018

On August 8, 2018 it was $2.10 per hour. Take a cellphone picture of your license plate for use at the pay machines.

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How much is parking?

Mo Bel | Aug 24, 2018
Sallys Fields | Aug 24, 2018

There's free, metered, prepay and pay when you leave from the pier parking area...depends on where you park. You need to get there before 10 a.m. for sure then you can probably find some free parking on some of the side streets going down the peninsula if you're lucky otherwise in the middle of the street on the peninsula there's metered parking on both sides and then there's the parking in the pier area good luck

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Can you bring a grill to roast meat?

fatima sandoval | Aug 24, 2018
Laura Martinez | Aug 24, 2018

On the beach there is near the playground. Up on the pier I don't think it's allowed.

Can you take dogs on the pier

benjamin figueroa | Aug 24, 2018
Anthony Guzman | Aug 24, 2018

Yes

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