Balboa Island

We decided not to go to Disneyland only while in California. I wanted to take the kids to the beach and to see the ocean. Balboa Island is such a quaint little town. It has a fun boardwalk and cute little shops. It also had a Ferris wheel and carousel and a couple of video arcades. We had such a fun time there. The kids played on the beach and the playground. We ate lunch at BJ's pizza. One of the best pizza joints that I have been to. To get to the Island you have to ride a ferry. The kids were so excited to ride it. While on the ferry we saw a few sea lions. That was fun for the kids. It was such a nice break from the huge crowds at Disneyland. I think this was my favorite part of our trip.