I was staying in Newport Beach and needed some extra sunscreen - enter Balboa Pharmacy. I was walking around exploring the area and noticed this place on one of the corners - seemed like divine intervention, so I went in to check it out. The pharmacy has most of what one would expect at an indie. There was a selection of OTC meds, sundries, toys, as well as some souvenirs. I was able to quickly find what I needed - the whole experience was seamless and I was out the door before I knew it. Staff was friendly - while they don't have a super large selection, it seems like a good place to get something in a pinch. It's also nice to see a neighborhood pharmacy so embedded in their community - in these days of slashing reimbursements, independent pharmacies are becoming a rare commodity. Worth a stop in if you're in the area. read more

Suzanne the pharmacist is the best. Old school pharmacy with great customer service. The whole staff is great

Suzanne the pharmacist is amazing and is super helpful! She's an integral part of the community and her passion for helping the community and visitors really show. Support small local businesses! read more

First, I was blown away with the simplicity and organization involved when it came time to refilling my regular & vital prescriptions Second, Extremely competent, knowledgeable and resourceful staff Third, Absolutely top-notch customer service. I did not know customer service could be incorporated into medicine until now... Thank you Suzanne! You've made this portion of my life, much more simple and organized read more

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

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! read more

Balboa Pharmacy - Finding this medicine has been a headache all winter until I came across this Pharmacy. - Pharmacy Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This place is perfect. It has everything you need, including kind and attentive staff. Thanks yall! read more

Nice small pharmacy, got what we needed. Aloe Vera for sunburn, ouch. Beautiful area and a good place if you're staying on the peninsula and need essentials. read more

Love supporting a local business that isn't a chain! I've walked by here probably hundreds of times but never actually went in until this past week when I was in dire need of sunscreen with this ridiculous heatwave we've been having. I appreciate the fact that the prices for everything are fairly reasonable -- I think we were out around $35 for a hat, sunscreen (Sun Bum), water and candy. Love the historical exterior of the building! 2022: 99/100 read more

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!! read more

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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 :) read more

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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.. read more

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I love the Balboa Pharmacy as it embodies everything that pharmacies used to provide to their community. They always take the time to answer any questions and offer prompt caring service. Suzanne the Pharmacist, who is amazing, fills the prescriptions and is always available to answer any questions or concerns. The pharmacy and the entire store are reminiscent of old time drug stores offering a little bit of everything from medicines, beach going needs, seasonal items, etc. Everyone should drop by and enjoy a truly amazing store. read more

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Balboa Pharmacy is your friendly neighborhood pharmacy. Suzanne the pharmacist is very nice and helpful and knows you by name. She follows up thoroughly on your prescriptions. I would go here a lot more if I lived closer. read more

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!

We are on vacation visiting from Utah, and my poor kids had rashes from swimming at the beach. We searched pharmacies all over Newport and Costa Mesa for Calmoseptine with no luck. We decided to visit Balboa island and beach and came across Balboa Pharmacy. They saved us and had Calmoseptine! I have happy kids and feel so grateful! They were very friendly and super helpful. Would definitely recommend stopping there for your pharmaceutical needs!! read more

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. read more

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I was biking with a couple of friends down the Newport Balboa Bike trail when one of my friends ended up with a bad tumble and had a wide, 1 cm piece of his calf carved out. I had bandaids, but no other first aid, so I searched for anything I could find nearby. I rode only two blocks away when I came upon Balboa Pharmacy. The owner was incredibly helpful in pointing me to the first aid section and was great at explaining that I would need hydrogen peroxide and antibiotic cream to treat the wound. She even gave me a few napkins to help stop the bleeding! Overall, I'm glad I was in the right place at the right time and my experience with Balboa Pharmacy could not have been any better :) read more

They really need to update their yelp STORE AND PHARMACY HOURS & put that their pharmacy is CLOSED on sundays for ppl who send over urgent prescriptions only to find out they cannot get it bc it's CLOSED ALTHOUGH YELP SAYS ITS OPEN , and then get told yeah the temp usually "brings in a lot of confusion" So update it!!!!! read more

This pharmacy is the best Pharmacy I've ever been to their so accommodating they go above and beyond for every single customer I cannot recommend this pharmacy enough I drive an hour to come here just for her because she is just so awesome and accommodating read more

My family's been going to the Balboa pharmacy since it first opened. My parents have all the prescriptions filled there, and we know everybody by their first name. And if you call and ask if they have some thing, they will take the time to leave the counter and search for you. They are very friendly and outgoing!!! read more

I can't say enough amazing things about this pharmacy. Suzanne and Kim are absolutely fantastic. They always go the extra mile for you and couldn't be kinder and more helpful. There is that special personal touch that other box cutter factory places have completely abandoned. I'm so thrilled to have you nearby. We'd be lost without you. read more

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

Balboa Pharmacy is the absolute best! Suzanne is amazing and has helped us through so many health issues. Everyone who works here is so friendly, I am so glad to live close to one of the last great neighborhood pharmacies- this one is the best read more

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I love having this pharmacy on the peninsula. It's the perfect place for locals to pick up prescriptions without having to make the trip off the peninsula or hop in a car. read more

Getting sick and needing antibiotics on vacation is NOT fun but I have to give a huge thank you to the pharmacist Suzanne for making the process so easy! She went above and beyond by calling to let me know my insurance wouldn't cover a prescription and helping me by contacting the physician to have them write one that would be more affordable. She made sure my prescription was filled before closing. This is the type of service I wish I could get back at home! read more

over priced! they charge double for everything compared to anywhere else and do not do refunds just in store exchange make sure you buy your medicine else where because this place is robbery! read more

I arrived in Newport in May for the summer with bad allergies. I had already been taking a mixture of allergy medicine with no end in sight. After speaking to the pharmacist, who is friendly, kind an amazing, she offered her suggestion of a mixture of other allergy medicine. I followed her advice and after a few weeks I was all cleared up and no longer taking anything. Thank you, thank you! read more

Kim is absolutely fantastic I went in needing a thank you note and because they were remodeling, they happen to be all out of them however, she told me that she had a personal thank you note in her car that she would give me. She then proceeded to get her very own card and give it to me so I would have a thank you note. She also did not charge me for the card because they were all out. This is the kind of service I imagine every employer hopes to have in their employees. I highly recommend going to Balboa pharmacy! When you're there, ask for Kim :-) read more

I have been using Balboa Pharmacy for over 2 years and feel like part of the family down there! Mike runs his locally-owned pharmacy like a well-oiled machine and Tom (among others), works long hours up front servicing locals and tourists alike with genuine kindness and professionalism. If they don't have it, you don't need it! Stop in and say hello to this one-stop-shop on the Newport Beach peninsula! read more

One of the last small pharmacy drug stores Such a pleasure to know this still exists. Mike is the best. Very accommodating and shows great concern that my health needs are met read more

I have been a customer of Balboa Pharmacy for many years. I met the new Pharmacist Suzanne a few years ago and the level of detail she provided in my first interaction shocked me. I asked her who she was because I had never seen her. She was friendly and knowledgable. I switched all our prescriptions over. I have even had debates in doctors offices when I specifically requested my prescriptions go to to Balboa Pharmacy. A few of my doctors offices have relationships with mail in pharmacies and they try and convince their patients it is less expensive. I have found this to be untrue. Doctors do not know individual co pays and their personal costs and should not be able to persuade customers on pharmacy choice. I can call or text Suzanne any time even after hours and she responds immediately and I have never ever felt like I was a bother. I will not go to a chain ever again unless Suzanne is no longer at Balboa. She even will bring my prescription to my car! Having Suzanne is a reflection of our community high class with high class service. read more

This place is a rip off, avoid at all costs and use one of the other many nearby shops. Everything is over priced and they're even stingy enough to try to sell AA batteries individually for a significant up charge. read more

Very convenient pharmacy for locals. Pharmacist is very knowledgeable and friendly. Goes out of his way for our family every time. They stock some basic staples and the rest of the storefront caters to tourists. Old building. Nothing fancy, but Balboa icon. read more

The place smells like an old dusty building that was never remodeled since the 1900's (which is when it was built). The 2 older ladies are very rude and disrespectful and had a nasty attitude towards me for wanting to look at their probiotic section. The prices are overpriced and the probiotic i looked at was expired. Unless you want an expired product I suggest you avoid this horrible dusty place and go somewhere else. read more

Awesome small pharmacy. The pharmacist was friendly, and quite pleasant to talk to. Has a feel of old time corner store, with much to look at and lots of souvenirs. read more