Well, it's a "ferry" but don't have large expectations. It literally takes 3 minutes to cross the channel. Bring cash, they just take your dollar bills right there, and they have change. We were interested in Balboa Island which was fine... not too exciting. A few restaurants and shops and that's about it. We could have probably skipped this part of the trip altogether but we didn't have anything else on the agenda and were just enjoying the beautiful weather.
Shortest, smallest ferry ever, but only $1.50 to cross over. We rode in a taxi on the ferry on the way over and came back on foot.
The boat might not be the nicest but for a dollar it's totally worth the 5 minute trip across the bay.
A cute little ferry takes three cars and foot and bike passengers to the lovely Balboa Island! One dollar per ride! Walking the circumference of the island is such a visual treat! Marie Street has a nice assortment of shops. An afternoon well spent!
We've been using this fairy for many years. It was fun when our kids were small, and it's still fun to take any visiting guests. Both sides of the island offer fun shops and restaurants. The fun zone is great for younger kids.
A 3 car ferry for a 3 minute ride - when you step off on the other side of the channel, life just seems a little better
The ferry only goes a few hundred feet but the views of the bay and floating that bay with your car is awesome and only costs a few bucks.
We were having a beach day and really spent the day at various parts of the coast, enjoying the beaches, piers and the views. On our way back to the hotel our Sat Nav took us to the Balboa Island Ferry and we just decided to ride with it. It was bit of a wait until it was our turn to take the car to the ferry, the ride was short but it gave us nice views and more photo opportunities and a chance to see Balboa Island.
In the winter it isn't too crowded. We took our bikes over on the ferry early in the morning and enjoyed the calm and quiet.
I have 2 young children that I took on the ferry to get to Balboa Island. They loved it! They thought driving the car on was so neat. Very fun short trip on the ferry and very affordable!