it's good but expensive, they have a large variety of candy and sweets. It's also centrally located

My dream! I live candy !! Super fun vintage style candy store on Balboa Island They have all kinds of Candy from salt water taffy to gummy candy from Sweden. A lot of it is by weight. So be careful because it is expensive. I guess since it's in a tourist area the price includes the experience - just be aware. Staff was super helpful and nice. Great service read more

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Bright, welcoming, and fragrantly perfectly sweet. 5-Stars for their old fashioned hand dipped milk chocolate ice cream bars and cotton candy treats. A variety of taffy and candy selections (nostalgic and new) Fun soda pop variety too. Summer staff was a younger crowd, but it seems like a lighthearted and fun shop atmosphere. read more

Such a fun time at Balboa Candy! I grew up visiting candy stores up North and those with candies from my childhood are always extra special. Balboa Candy however, had more salt water taffy flavors than I have ever seen. I was shopping with friends who were on the hunt for honeycomb. Embarrassed to admit I didn't know people are honeycomb! My friend bought a half dozen pieces to share and I am a new fan! When I return, I will be sure to try the salt water taffy combos. read more

I absolutely love this candy store. It's a must that I pop in every time I come to the Balboa pier. I love that they have every old school candy that you can think of. The stuff is always super friendly. I also love that the new space is bigger. My favorite part is the bubble gum cigarettes which are so hard to find. Best place to stop by for some nostalgia read more

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Today I came in with my friend, she picked out her candy and was patiently waiting to be checked out. Whoever was working had the nastiest attitude. Threw my friends candy into the bowl to be weighed and the only words said to us was the total. I was waiting behind my friend to purchase my items and put them back due to this embarrassing behavior. This is a candy shop, there is no need to be negative. read more

Balboa candy is located on balboa island next to several shops and restaurants. I have been here several times and each time I enter, it takes me back to my childhood and all the candy I've ever loved. They have a large variety of taffy located in the front and in the back of the store there are barrels of different varieties of candies to choose from. If the candies are singles, they are charged by weight. They also have shelves of candies on the walls that are sold separately. The staff have been kind and friendly. This store is always so fun to stop but when you are visiting the island. read more

Such a fun place to visit. You'll be saying "oh I remember this" a lot. There is a lot of different taffy flavors and a lot of nostalgia here. I brought home some sour belts and gummy candies. The pricing is obviously steep, but why not support a small business. read more

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Took a drive from Orange to get some of that famous salt water taffy & iconic Candy and we weren't disappointed! Cant wait to go back! read more

Balboa Candy - My grandsons with bags of happiness, lol! Thanks Balboa Candy, great selection. - Candy Stores Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Cute store with fun delicious candy! I highly recommend! I bought a boxes as gifts! Fun to browse around the store!

We love this place! It's so fun to look at their nostalgic candy options from when I was growing up as a kid as well as newer candy that my kids love. The staff is always super patient with kids, adding things to their baskets at check out or removing things. They are always friendly and welcome everyone into the store or say goodbye. You can find sour, sweet or something chocolate here. Candy is not super pricey and reasonable. It's a fun if you are looking for something local (support local) and not candy from Walgreens! We visiting EVERY-TIME we are in town and go to both locations- because why not! read more

Super awesome little candy store. Friendly people behind the sales counter and an amazing variety of candy. Not only is there a ton of crazy taffy flavors, but they have a bunch of old school candies that we all loved as kids and it's hard not to just buy everything you see. Stand out taffy flavors were the chili mango, buttered popcorn and pickle. Nice and clean store with great looking display. read more

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Went to Balboa Candy in Newport while heading over to the Wedge and didn't realize they had expanded into the spot next door. It's now a much bigger and more modern space, but still holds that old school charm I've always loved. I was pumped to check it out and was really happy to see that they still have their huge variety of Sweet Tarts and saltwater taffy--honestly one of the best selections I've seen. The candy options are endless, with a ton of nostalgic stuff I remember seeing as a kid. They've also added some nice touches like house made baked goods, caramel, and other treats they make right there. Plus they have ice cream, which makes it even more of a go-to spot whether you're just passing through or spending the day at the beach. I ended up grabbing a Ramune (always a favorite), some cotton candy, and of course had to load up on taffies. Super glad they kept that fun, throwback vibe while giving the shop a clean new look. Great service, awesome candy, and a fun experience overall. Definitely recommend if you're in the area or just looking to treat yourself. read more

All the candy your heart could desire! This is candy heaven. It doesn't look like much from the outside. But inside, is packed with taffy in every flavor. And I mean everyyyyyy flavor! So many taffy options. I didn't even know taffy had such diversity. I grabbed one of the ore-made variety packs of taffy that come in the cute little bags. It says Newport Beach and has a cute dolphin on it. And then we grabbed one of every flavor. So we could try them all. There was only one watermelon flavored left!! That seems to be a popular flavor! They also has some super Mario brothers inspired candies that looked fun. The gummy sushi's and pizzas too. Lots of rock candy and licorice in different flavors. They have ring pops, airheads, and candy necklaces too. Such a cute little candy shop! If you have a sweet tooth, you are bound to find something here. read more

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Five stars for friendly service. 2-3 stars for the products. Although this is every kids dream, it should be a concerned parents nightmare. All the taffy is made with artificial colors (like Red 40 & Blue 1) linked to autoimmune diseases and premature wrinkles/baldness. Most of the other packaged candies had high fructose corn syrup. I find superior ingredients and better pricing at Trader Joe's. read more

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The best taffy on this side of the country. I travel 30 miles just buy it. Can't wait to buy more. read more

So nostalgic and so fun!! You won't be disappointed.. everything is well stocked, clean and so organized. They loved my little 4 year old and it made me so happy. Thank you!! read more

Balboa Candy - Candy Stores Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Balboa candy is located on balboa island in Newport Beach California. It is a corner store that is easy to find with ample side street parking. Today we took the ferry over to balboa island specifically to get some salt water taffy. Balboa Candy has a very large supply of salt water taffy and they also have a multitude of flavors to choose from. All salt water taffy is peanut free too fyi. So if you have a peanut allergy, you're good. They even have a peanut butter flavored salt water taffy that is completely safe to eat and peanut free. The staff here is super friendly and knowledgeable and we make it a point to stop in on every trip to Newport Beach to show our support for the local business. Prices are reasonable and the selection of candy is vast. There are also some candies that aren't salt water taffy as well as some retro sodas too. I can imagine that this candy store is somewhat reminiscent of days gone by. Give them a try when you're on the island, you won't regret it. They also have a location on the balboa peninsula by the Fun Zone and Daveys locker. read more

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This is a super fun candy shop in Balboa Island! Baskets filled with saltwater taffy, throwback candy and most of the classics. Unfortunately, it's also the most pricy shop I have seen. We did buy a few fun items like candy dots and candy slime. Definitely worth a stop if you are local. read more

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What a great place to drop a wad of cash and contribute to lots of cavities. I am not going to lie. I saw the Candy sign and dragged my party inside. So much candy. So many different candies. I spent about $25.00 on candy that was in my belly within 2 days. They have everything here. If your a Salt water taffy fan they have barrels and barrels of that in every single flavor. Lots of fudge, rock candy, lollipops, bumblebee gum. Anything and everything at 2030 prices. If you like candy. You will like this place. Your wallet may not like it. Staff is friendly and super nice. read more

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Such a wide selection of taffy and other goodies. Staff was very kind and welcoming. I highly recommend! read more

Stopped by this candy store while exploring Balboa Island. I love that they had barrels of taffy sitting in the front of the store. It really drew me in. I ended up picking a few pieces of taffy to take home to eat and a pack of blue sour belts since they charge an extra 70 cents if you use card to pay. The taffy from here is really good. The texture is nice and chewy and the flavors are very prominent. I really enjoy the chocolate taffy. As for the sour belt, it is perfect. The blue raspberry flavor really shines through and the belt has the perfect ratio of sweet to sour! Love it here! All of our candy came out to be about $4, which is honestly a steal! read more

So for the record I love this place and I have been a good customer for as long as I can remember. I'm not sure how long this place has been in business but for me it seems like my entire life. I have been to this location and of course across the bay. The Palm Springs location is also a fun place to visit.. For the most part I think they have a very consistent and very good product. I'm not sure where they make their candy, my guess is that they buy it from another company but I'm not 100% sure. It's very important that you look at the taffy before you take a bite because twice now over the past few months I have found a long dark hair wrapped up and through the candy. I'm assuming something like this happens everywhere, I could only imagine how difficult it is to package food but I think it's important that people be on the lookout. I brought this to an employees attention a couple months ago and now here we find another one. I'm sure everyone will live but man it really sucks when you start eating a piece of candy and you find someone else's 9 inch hair wrapped up in your food or candy. Everyone that lives in our house has blonde hair so we know for sure it's not one of us and that makes it even worse. I'm still writing a five star review for this particular location because again I think the product is great and things like this happen but I also think it's important that the managers and owners of this business know what's going on and obviously nothing was done about it the last time I talk to the employee. read more

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The cutest candy store with all sorts of sizes, shapes, textures and flavors here at Balboa Candy Store. I don't get to come here often but when I do decide to make a trip out to Newport area, I make sure to drop by. The store is so cute with so many different kinds. It can be a bit overwhelming but that's how a real candy shop should make you feel. I got a few taffy, gosh there are so many flavors it is almost impossible not to get them all to try. My daughter got a few of their fun candy. I saw their fudge at the register area, but didn't get to try. I will definitely next time I come back. read more

Great customer service...I called and asked questions, and she was so nice. Thank you.

This place is fun to stop by as you're walking around balboa. They have every type of candy you can imagine at the store. From sour worms, to taffy (which is my new favorite). We tried the chili mango taffy for the first time today and it was amazing! As soon as you take a bite you can taste the chill and then the mango. One of the most unique Taffy I've ever had. My other favorite to get here are the sour strawberry wrapped in a small bag. I used to get these all the time as a kid. Go in and try this place, it will make you feel like a kid again. read more

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Bridgette is the best here, she is a manager, super knowledgeable and friendly! Great selection of candy Definitely recommend for some sweets and nostalgia read more

After having dinner across the street, the little could see barrels of candy through the window while walking towards our rental. Being that we flew for hours from Chicago, drive through LA to Newport during rush hour, we decided to cave in and give her a treat. Upon entry I had a flashback and was overcome with nostalgia of my childhood. Barrels of salt water taffy, old school candy and soda. Ok...maybe the soda wasn't old brands, but creme soda and bottled root beer definitely had me thinking of my younger years. As I strolled to the back of the store, there's a wall of Jelly Belly jelly beans and further back were definitely nostalgic candies that is not freely available in today's grocery stores. The young girls behind the counter are too young to understand the giggles that escaped from my mouth and the giddiness I felt. I surely felt like a kid in the candy store. Go visit this cute establishment for some memories of your childhood and share with your younger generation the real candies they're missing out on read more

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Such a cute little candy store. So nostalgic. Brings back childhood memories of "old fashioned" candy! This little strip of little boutiques and restaurants is a must see! read more

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Old fashioned candy on the main drag. TONS of saltwater taffy options and barrels of candy. A bit pricey, and you pay by the pound. Worth checking out if you want to try some interesting taffy flavors. read more

Walking around Balboa Island today, I wanted to stop in and pick up some taffy. I really only like vanilla, so I grabbed some handfuls and postcards and went about my business. Sadly, when I tasted the taffy, it wasn't up to par, didn't taste like vanilla or sugar! There's nothing laffy about this taffy! They don't make any of their candy there, as far as I could tell. Still, wide selection of premade and it was cute. read more

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Some of you may think I'm weird, that I've never tasted salt water taffy before, but I guess there might've been a reason for that. We had some time to kill and Balboa Candy was still open so we went in. For the first time today I decided to purchase some to try, but also, some other chewy candy which I was familiar with. I got a handful and the total was $2.40. I immediately went ahead and unwrapped a taffy and took a small bite. YUCK!!! My husband said maybe it was the flavor, so I tried another one. GROSS! Still the same. I guess I'm just not a salt water taffy person. But to be fair, there were a lot of flavors available and I'm sure for those who love salt water taffy this is a great place to find some flavors one would like. I did however enjoy the other chewy style candy that I got here. read more

Balboa Candy - Candy Stores Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We were exploring Balboa Island and walked in here. I'm not a fan of taffy, but I did want some bubble gum. I was looking around for some bubble tape, but I couldn't find any. I asked at the counter if they had any bubble tape and she said they didn't have any. I just got a couple hubba bubba bubble gums here. This place is alright, they do have a wide variety of candy and especially taffy. read more

Balboa Candy is a bright, colorful and fun shop. In the front of the store it looked like they primarily sell salt water taffy. There were many flavors to choose from to create the perfect mixed bag. In addition to taffy they have about every type of candy that I could think of. My favorite being the nostalgic candy. I found pop rocks, fun dip and banana heads for my grandson. There were some souvenir type items, bottled soda, and fresh made fudge. Two employees were standing behind the counter while we were shopping and both were speechless. They can get away with not offering assistance or a greeting because the store in general is a happy place. read more

The customer service was pretty terrible. They didnt say anything. they also ran out of strawberry HI-CHEW. I mean cmon man. what the fuck. They were very mean and didnt say anything at all. read more

Even though I am still at the age where I've never come across certain feelings of "those were the good days" or "back in my day," when I stepped through the doors of Balboa Candy, I was instantly hit with a wave of childish wonder and nostalgia. Like many places I end up visiting and falling in love with, I had no idea that Balboa Candy existed until I passed by the shop while looking for parking at Balboa. What made it stand out? "Balboa Candy" in large, old-timey letters in plain sight, and something about it really called out to me. When I entered, my expectations were matched. Big wooden barrels held taffy in so many different flavors. Any candy you could imagine from any time in the last fifty or so years was available. Modern candy and cute knick-knacks were sold there as well. Even though there was no music, the sound of cars calmly whizzing past the shop, for whatever reason, made the experience a bit more authentic and enjoyable. Personally, I am not a candy person, but as an apology for taking so many pictures (the cashier was absolutely fine with it) I ended up getting a couple of taffies that definitely did not disappoint. read more

Balboa Candy - Barrels of taffy available at Balboa Candy in Newport. - Candy Stores Near Me - Newport Beach, California

So upon walking past this store while visiting Balboa Island, I made my friend go in with me as I love salt water taffy and there were a lot of barrels of it I could see from the doorway. My friend and I picked several different flavors and threw them in a shopping basket. He was making faces at some of my more unusual picks like Chile Mango and Cherry Cola I was picking. They had a lot of old school candy like Necco Wafers, Chick-O-Sticks, and Zotz, which are my favorite hard candies that are sweet on the outside and they have sour acid stuff inside. Don't judge. I loved these when I was younger and still like them ;) They have candy by the pound like Jelly Belly jelly beans and gummy candies and a selection of licorice, chocolate, etc. They also had bottled sodas and touristy stuff at the front like Orange County location magnets and postcards. My refrigerator is plastered in magnets and pictures, so I bought a couple of magnets, too. The taffy was ok but didn't seem super fresh. It wasn't hard or anything just didn't taste like it was freshly made. They did have some interesting flavors though. Service was friendly. This is a nice candy store. Pretty typical of what I would think you would find in a busy touristy, beach location. I am sure if you have kids with you, they will love this place. read more

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If you love salt water taffy, this place is amazing. So many flavors. They really capture the taste of all the sweet & savory offerings. Fresh & delicious. I love coming here whenever we head over this way. read more

Cute, old tyme feel to this place, and it smells great when you walk in. Good selection of candy, but quite pricey. Whenever we're on Balboa Island, the kids love stopping in this candy shop to browse, but truthfully, I hate coming here. It's so expensive, and I don't think there's anything here that's really hard to find. My kids selected gummy bears, and I had to buy one bag a piece. Since it sold by weight, it was pretty expensive for gummy bears, which are essentially solidified fruity sugar water. Taffy, and maybe chocolate is probably a better deal, but I paid ~$4.50 for two tiny bags. read more

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Salt Water Taffy for days!!! Before leaving for SOCIAL, Tora M., and I popped in here for some salt water taffy goodies (and other assorted candy goodies), yay! An adorable candy shop, the first thing you see are those huge barrels of salt water taffies! I got one of each from a few barrels, and then wandered back to check out the other candies. Surprisingly, they're pretty good, though they do stick to the teeth easily, lol! I got the following flavors: Cherry Cola, Banana Split (My Favorite!), Root Bear Float, Caramel Cheesecake, and Frosted Cupcake (this one tasted like wax, yuck!). I also saw the Chicken and Waffle flavor, but declined to get since I got a lot already (yumminess in moderation, hehe!). We didn't stay too long, but nonetheless, I got my salt water taffies (and some Very Cherry Jelly Beans, and Gummi Cherries) to keep my sweet tooth at bay for a while, yay!!! Definitely gonna be stopping by here again when I'm back on Balboa Island. read more

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