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    Balboa Pharmacy

    4.4 (35 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Finding this medicine has been a headache all winter until I came across this Pharmacy.
    V A.

    This Pharmacy goes above and beyond for my patients. Many of my families use them and have raved over the care and attention. In addition the the pharmacist gets the medication as soon as possible, but she will also ship it the same day. Or next day!

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    Elisa G.

    This is a very nostalgic pharmacy reminiscent of my childhood IF I actually grew up (like I ever will, hopefully not!!) in OC but I didn't. Wait, that sounds like an oxymoron! I didn't grow up here but I appreciate this old fashioned drug store and it is SO cute and quaint! The guy working here today looks like a surfer dude from the 70s!!

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    Andrew B.

    I have never met such a kind, knowledgeable and friendly pharmacist before. Suzanne was so helpful today that after 17 years with Rite Aid, I will be permanently switch my pharmacy to Balboa Pharmacy. No wait or attitude, just a friendly neighborhood pharmacy with an absolutely delightful pharmacist :)

    Marcus F.

    Someone is always gets unexpectedly sick or hurt in some fashion when we travel around California. This time we just needed to pick up cough drops for a sore throat. Cashier assisted us and we found what we needed. Location is perfect. There are several whale watching boats stationed at the landing and they sell sun tan location, sea sickness pills, snacks, just to name a few. - Place is pretty cluttered inside, there's a bit of everything including souvenir items. - Old ladies that work here do seem to watch everyone like a hawk..

    William G.

    My friend and I were going parasailing, but we ran out of water as were drove here from LA. So our first stop was this pharmacy. This place has an interesting exterior. It has an old-school sign, probably dating back to the 50's. Inside was a bunch of miscellaneous merchandise that you'd see at any old pharmacy/convenience store. We didn't stay long to check out everything, we grabbed two water bottles, paid, and left. The store clerk was nice, and the place was clean and well kept. There was not really much foot traffic, but it was still early in the day. This is a small and nice stop in Newport.

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    1 year ago

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    8 months ago

    Love this store! Great vibes, beautiful stuff, wonderful people!! Super they keep this shop the way they do.

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    4 years ago

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    Thanks for stopping by the store. We hope you enjoyed your experience.

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    3 years ago

    I probably pass 20 other pharmacies on my drive down here, but there's none that match the hospitality and kindness of the staff at Balboa!

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    3 years ago

    Charming pharmacy with incredible customer service. Suzanne is always so helpful! It's a pleasure to support this local gem.

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    4 years ago

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    Andrea, Andrea Andrea - thank you so so much!! I love our visits.

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    Thank you!! I am glad you are feeling better. Hope to see you soon.

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    I met the new Pharmacist Suzanne a few years ago and the level of detail she provided in my first interaction shocked me.

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