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    Balboa Candy

    4.4 (29 reviews)
    InexpensiveCandy Stores
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Winny H.

    Cute candy store located in Balboa. Plenty of different flavors of salt water taffy for sale. I bought about two pounds worth of taffy because I love them so much. I've been coming to this store many times and their taffy is always fresh and soft. Staff at this location is super friendly. They allowed one free sample per customer. I tried the chicken and waffle salt water taffy and it was quite interesting. Mostly maple syrup flavor. My favorite are their elderflower and passion fruit flavor. Superb. I got so many different flavors that the staff gave me a flavor guide to follow. Cool. Thanks!

    A great visit with lots of options
    Sonj H.

    How could you not love this adorable throw back candy store - with face sized jawbreakers and salt water taffy ranging in taste from chicken and waffles to mango chili?

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    Maria E.

    Lots & lots of candy! Taffy of all different flavors--even pumpkin pie! To be honest, though, I'm not a big candy fan so I wasn't feeling the excitement. It's a cute store though & we humbly & wholeheartedly thank the people that gave us gift certificates for Christmas to spend here. We bought a variety of taffy & fudge. All pretty good. And all fairly pricey. But I don't think people who typically walk around the Balboa Peninsula worry about high prices. Just saying... :-D

    Sheryl M.

    Hella pricy but they have every candy under the sun including Mary Janes! They have a huge selection of salt water taffy, if you are in to that.

    Kristin Leigh M.

    Popped in here whilst having a stroll along Main Street. Balboa Candy is super cute from the outside - reminds me very much of an old, small town candy store. Upon going inside, it has the same look and feel as the exterior - the candy is bagged up and stored in wooden barrels. They also have a selection of barred chocolates and such at the back of the store. Really lovely store and I would love to rate it higher but the prices! I got two little tiny things of candy and they cost over $4. I could have gotten the exact same stuff from Sweet Factory for probably $2.50 or so. Ambiance isn't worth the over-priced goods.

    Sawyer T.

    Awesome little candy story with so many options to choose from. I mean every candy imaginable! The service was amazing the gal working was very friendly and helpful! Just a little pricey but I love supporting small businesses.

    Jackie C.

    Balboa is such a wonderful beach to walk and talk. Craving some candy, my boyfriend and I found the local candy corner store. You'll find salt water taffy, homemade fudge and fun sodas that will bring you back to your childhood. The sweet lady behind the counter gave us a mini-tour and some history about Balboa, which was wonderful. We both decided to get some classic cherry cola, chocolate almonds and a ring pop! Thanks guys!

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    Love whackies crunchy candy super friendly workers. Very clean and nice. Love this store.

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    This store has a wide variety of candy for a good price. The candy store is great for kids and tourists.

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    They have about 6 million different types of saltwater taffy and few delicious fudge options and some really yummy and vintage soda options.

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    Was in the area with my friend and chose to have an early dinner here. Definitely wasn't…read moredisappointed! The place has a very cozy and homey vibe with many pictures showcasing its beautiful Italian history. I ordered the chicken alfredo, and it was splendid. Pasta was al dente, the sauce was rich and creamy, there was nothing to complain about. We were also given complimentary bread and butter plus a salad. Our waitress was so nice, checking up on us if we needed anything throughout our time there. I'm so glad we stumbled upon this restaurant!

    I came here on a Weds night to celebrate Friendsmas with my work fam! Definitely a must get…read moretogether and what better place than to have it at this lovely restaurant. One of the girls swears by this cute italian spot so we all just had to check it out! The Break Down: Location/Parking: - This restaurant has many locations, but we went to the one in Newport Beach specifically. Parking can be a little on the tricky side so best to get there earlier. They do have a small little parking lot on the side and you'd just have to walk to the restaurant, which isn't even a walk tbh. Alongside that there is a paid parking lot as well, but is free after 6pm. I was lucky since our get together started at 5:30pm. I just waited it out for a bit lol. Also if you are wondering, you make a payment through the app if you were to park in that paid lot. Atmosphere: - Give a rustic Italian homey vibe, with that touch of character. All around the restaurant you see frames of posters, pictures of places and people which I loved. The Food: Appetizers Bread + Oil/Vinegar (COMPLEMENTARY) - Who doesn't love free bread lol I know I love it, A++ for me. The bread is just a regular bread of course with butter on the side and self-serve of the oil & vinegar. I love it when restaurants have snackies as you wait :) Bruschetta ($12.95) 3/5 stars - For me I think it was more so that the tomatoes were larger than what I was used to. Usually bigger is better, yes, but I was looking for smaller chucks and more flavor profile as well. To me it was on the blander side, but to everyone else it was a hit. I think i amm a heavy salt person too. Twas still a good starter. Calamari Fritti ($15.95) 5/5 stars - UGH BOMB! I loved this so much. Then again I love seafood! The batter was not overwhelming at all twas light but still had that flavor that I love! It was cooked perfectly and not chewy at all. The sauce matched perfectly. You cant go wrong with calamari or well i have never been wrong lol. Main Entree Lemon Cream Sauce & Shrimp ($22.95) 3/5 stars - So i didn't go with my gut and I ordered something totally different from what I was used to. It's okay though because I want to try new things. This pasta was okay, I think when I was ordering this I wanted something creamy. Beforehand I was sold on choosing between lasagna or sausage pasta with ricotta, I'm more of that girl, but then again at least now i know lol. Next time I'm back I will definitely try the highly recommended Chicken parm! Drinks I love that this place was a BYOB type of restaurant and they DONT CHARGE A CORK FEE! So of course the sweetest coworker of mine (who also recommended this restaurant and the chicken parm that i didn't order), brought endless wines of all types lol. Service: - The staff was very nice! They were so patient with us and I knew we were louder than everyone else, but hey it's the holidays we are happy to be in each other's company! Again Thank you Romano Cucina!!

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    Located in the beautiful Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach, this spot is perfect if you're…read morecraving fresh seafood or sushi after a beach day. They also have a great variety of drinks including Arizona teas, Gatorade, beer, and wine. I stopped by on a Saturday evening after spending time at the nearby beach, and luckily it wasn't too crowded. Ordering was quick and easy, and there was plenty of seating available both inside and outside. The outdoor patio was especially nice for enjoying the cool Newport Beach evening weather. I ordered the specialty burrito with ahi poke, and it came out in less than 10 minutes. The burrito was huge, fresh, flavorful, and packed with quality ingredients. Definitely one of the most refreshing meals I've had recently. Great food, fast service, relaxed atmosphere, and no complaints at all -- definitely a 5-star experience for me!

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    3.9(36 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    I stumbled across a tik tok that led me to discover that Stoney Clover Lane is hosting a 3 day pop…read moreup for hannah montana. I instantly fell in love. The location is beautiful and super easy to find! I had no hidden corners, just a bright, open, and inviting storefront. The shop itself is so nicely decorated, everything feels thoughtfully put together and fun to explore. I came specifically for their Sunday pop-up featuring the Hannah Montana exhibit, and it completely exceeded my expectations. Such a cute and nostalgic experience! On top of that, the service was great (they took as many photos as you wanted for you) everyone was friendly and helpful without being overwhelming. One of my favorite parts is the customizable, limited merch--it makes the whole visit feel even more special and unique. Merch was high value and nice quality so you get what you are paying for. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! Thank you.

    Five stars for Amaris!…read more My visit was Sunday, February 22. I was in town accompanying my husband and while walking around before our brunch, I saw Stoney Clover. While I've seen their items on social media, I own none of their products. I made a mental note and decided that we could walk back after brunch. Stoney Clover offers bright, fun accessories and bags that you can customize with 3M patches. The can customize and sew the patches on for you in store; they have many options. Anyway, back to me. Amaris greeted me upon entry and told me to let me know if I had questions. I did end up having a question, so I circled back to her. She was so nice! She gave me guidance on what to choose, gave me some suggestions on colors, and then sewed every guy for me. She made sure that everything I chose was brand new from the back and made sure to have everything packaged up nicely. Amaris truly made this experience, and she deserves recognition!

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