Newport Beach is a wonderful place to find water front properties as the Newport Bay touches many areas of the mainland. One such neighborhood is called "Balboa Coves" and is located in the most northern section of the bay near Pacific Coast Highway and the Balboa Peninsula. Many are not aware of this community since the area is very small but offers homes that sit adjacent to the water. One of the perks of living here is having a private boat slip that often can handle a boat up to 35 feet. Some of the first homes were built here in the late 1940's with a large majority of them built in the 1950's. These are classic beach style bungalow homes that just happen to sit next to the bay which also offers a small sandy beach area.
Since 1990, there
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