If you're walking around the Balboa Fun Zone or just getting off the ferry, Cowafornia is a great…read morespot to cool down. It has that classic, nostalgic beach-shack vibe that fits Newport perfectly. Frozen Lemonade: This was exactly what I needed! It was incredibly refreshing and had that perfect slushy consistency--not too sweet, just a great zesty kick for a warm day. Acai Bowl: The first thing you'll notice is the size--the portion was absolutely huge. It's definitely large enough to share or to serve as a full meal. While the base was a bit watery compared to some dedicated acai shops, the sheer volume and the fresh toppings made it a solid value for the price. The Vibe: The shop is right in the heart of the action on Bay Ave. It's a fun, bright place to stop by while you're exploring the peninsula. The service was quick, which is impressive considering how busy this area can get during the afternoon rush. Come here if you have a big appetite! Whether you want a refreshing drink or a giant bowl of fruit and acai, you definitely get your money's worth here.

We were with a large group of kids and purchased a lot of ice cream scoops and frozen bananas. The…read morecustomer service needs a little refresh. One of the kids got cotton candy ice cream and really disliked the flavor (the ice cream was untouched). I asked the person that helped me if we can get change just one of the ice creams for a different flavor (or even just half a scoop) and they said no and said I can only get another scoop if I purchase a new one. They also were speaking to me rudely. I was taken a bit aback since I've always worked in customer service myself.

We come to Cali just for this Farmer's Market. We have found the best stuff here!! The micro greens…read moreare an absolute must!! The guy is knowledgeable loves to share his wisdom! We also actually got to see the fisherman's wharf open! Right on the beach makes it even better!!

This is a cute and intimate farmer's market just steps from the sand. Every Sunday from 9 - 1, you…read morecan find organic produce, art, blankets, permanent jewelry, plants. Finding free street parking nearby is a mission in itself - come early! Otherwise, you'll likely have to walk 20 minutes one way to get here. I got some oranges and peaches during my last visit. We love visiting Rock Elegance for quality jewelry and would recommend her booth to anyone that wants a little bling.

This farmers market hasn't grown over the years. Well, there's not much space for it to grow, so if…read morethey have what you want, it's a good small farmers market where you won't get too distracted. (I find myself looking at crafts, food and jewelry at larger farmers markets when I actually went just for hummus)! There's (parallel) parking on the nearby streets.

Drove up to check out this farmers market for the first time. I have been going to the beach for…read moreyears but never stopped in. Some vendors were very friendly and approachable. I tried to support as many as I could before my bags got too heavy to carry. It's a decent size market. I got lucky with parking so I don't know were people mark but it's limited. I do wish they had more entertainment and tables and chairs for people to enjoy a cup of coffee and food.

First time here after moving to the area. Wasn't totally sure what to expect. It certainly isn't…read morethe biggest farmer's market but it has a lot of good stuff. I was worried at first as I saw mostly vegetables, which wasn't what I was there for. But when you move to the other side there are a lot of local businesses selling their goods and I ended up buying a few things I never would have anticipated (dips, sauces, etc.). Parking is super convenient (and free, which is interesting with the fair going on parking in the same lot and paying for it). The vibe seems super local. At multiple points people told me the stall I was at was great, had great stuff, etc. And also at multiple points other patrons interacted with the vendors like friends. You can tell that these people go here weekly and support these small businesses/vice-versa, which is really nice to see.

I enjoyed a pleasant Thursday morning at the market. I purchased so many tasty treats from as many…read morevendors as I could until my bags got too heavy so many great vendors to select from. I will definitely return soon plenty of parking and all vendors take cards or the cash apps

Easy. Decent selection of coffee, donuts, drinks, breakfast sandwiches and more. On our way to the…read moreferry, the kids and I grabbed so many noms to feed everyone. The winner before heading out to Catalina was the croissant sandwiches. Get that. So good. This place gets busy bc it's right by the entrance loading docks to hop onto the ferries. Excellent location. Clean, variety of options, and there are public restrooms directly across the street from the donut shop and loading station. If you're looking to grab something quick local, this is perfect and inexpensive right before heading into Catalina for full relaxation or mayhem.

This small mom and pop bakery is so good. The sandwiches are so good! The donuts are fluffy and…read moreflavorful. The ice cream is delicious. Plus they have chips, sodas, and energy drinks. The worker at the counter was nice but it was hard to hear her (between the plexi and her soft voice) and there is some seating on the side of the ice cream. Overall really enjoyed it here

Bigggggg fan of these strawberries. My loyalty card is slowly and surely filling up. Store-bought…read moreorganic strawberries have NOTHING on these. I did a side by side taste test and the difference is unbelievable. The store-bought berries tasted like chemicals.... yea, the organic ones! These strawberries are insanely sweet, soft, fresh, juicy, dare I say perfect? I'm looking forward to eating more as I speak. It is truly such a treat when eating these and I'm telling everyone I know! These are the best strawberries in the world.

I recently purchased the three pack of strawberries. They were dark red. They were $21. The person…read moreselling wasn't rude but she definitely wasn't nice. Got the strawberries home. They were very very ripe. They weren't the sweetest strawberries I've had. A couple of the strawberries we had to throw away because they had almost like a fertilizer taste to them. I know definitely I won't return. The price is outrageous and the product was just below average for me pretty next time I'll stick to the supermarket organic strawberries for 7 99.

Not much to say other than the Oreos are great and services is fast . Takes about 4-6 minutes to…read moreget your delicious treats. We are here during the slow season and I'm sure this place stays busy in the summer.

This place is a must visit every time I come home. I get one thing every time I visit. The…read morechocolate dipped cheesecake. It never disappoints. They have different toppings. This time I tried Oreo and peanuts. Service is fast and they are super friendly. It's a walk up and order through a window kind of place. They have 2 benches outside you can sit on. If you are looking for a sweet treat visit this place.

I was contemplating whether to get a frozen banana, but it's such a Balboa Island staple that I had…read moreto -- and I'm so glad I did! I got the frozen banana dipped in premium dark chocolate with peanuts and toasted coconut. It was the perfect frozen treat -- refreshing, chocolatey, and crunchy without being too heavy. Service was friendly too! I chatted with the guy who dipped my banana and asked if he enjoyed working there. He said yes and that it's a lot of fun, which was nice to hear. I also appreciated the wide container they serve the banana in, because toppings will definitely fall as you eat! I noticed Dad's uses a much narrower container, so this one made eating it a lot less messy. There was no line when I arrived, but around 6:30-6:45 PM, a big crowd showed up. They quickly opened a second window to keep things moving. Definitely worth a stop when you're on Balboa Island!

I LOVE chocolate covered frozen bananas!! There were at least 3 on this street. Decided to go to…read morethis one for some reason. Seemed lively. There's a bench across the window so you can kind of hang out there or walk up/down the fun little street while enjoying your treats which are served in separate paper boats for easy handling. Service was great. Pretty quick. You order from the window and they make your banana right in front of you. Then you pay. Easy peasy. Appreciated that they have a regular and dark chocolate option. And the number of toppings is excellent! We don't have anything like this in the SF Bay Area so I was in heaven! However, I do like my frozen bananas just dipped in chocolate with peanuts. Nothing fancy. Loved my banana! The hubby got the Balboa bar dipped in dark chocolate and peanuts. We enjoyed them both!