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Comments:	Since 1919, Balboa Island Ferry has provided continuous service for drivers and passengers in vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California. Crossings approximate 800 feet. Via bridges, an alternate route is possible; but the traveling distance increases up to six miles. Many choose the ferry's direct route and scenic crossing. <p> Vessel Hours of Operation are: <br> Monday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. <p> The store is closed this Sunday and the worker on the ferry said the store isn’t open on the weekends. <p> Designs are: All have initials JP<br> 1) Our logo the Wheel, <br> 2) Admiral, <br> 3) Captain, <br> 4) Commodore <p> Generic penny book with a place on the front cover to add your own coin<p> GPS: 33.60562025466404, -117.89842084928826 <p> 7/10/2025 - Arrived at 9 AM on Thursday and they were open. <br> This machine's manufacturer purposely make the designs a little short so the pressed pennies look like they are short. Other than that, the machine was working. If it made a longer elongated, I would have pressed a lot more, but I only made 2 sets. RandyK
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Balboa Island Ferry landing

Machine Locations > California

410 South Bay Front
Newport Beach, CA , 92662

Since 1919, Balboa Island Ferry has provided continuous service for drivers and passengers in vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California. Crossings approximate 800 feet. Via bridges, an alternate route is possible; but the traveling distance increases up to six miles. Many choose the ferry's direct route and scenic crossing.

Vessel Hours of Operation are:
Monday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. until 12:00 a.m.

The store is closed this Sunday and the worker on the ferry said the store isn’t open on the weekends.

Designs are: All have initials JP
1) Our logo the Wheel,
2) Admiral,
3) Captain,
4) Commodore

Generic penny book with a place on the front cover to add your own coin

GPS: 33.60562025466404, -117.89842084928826

7/10/2025 - Arrived at 9 AM on Thursday and they were open.
This machine's manufacturer purposely make the designs a little short so the pressed pennies look like they are short. Other than that, the machine was working. If it made a longer elongated, I would have pressed a lot more, but I only made 2 sets. RandyK

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