Vasco Núñez de Balboa (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbasko ˈnuɲeθ ðe βalˈβo.a]; c. 1475 – around January 12–21, 1519) [a] was a Spanish explorer, governor, conquistador, and a pirate. He is …

Nov 14, 2025 · The colonists soon deposed Enciso, Ojeda’s second in command, and elected a town council; one of its two alcaldes, or magistrates, was Balboa. With the subsequent …

Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach, California, a neighborhood of the city of Newport Beach Naval Medical Center San Diego, a US Navy medical treatment facility informally known as "Balboa …

Dec 1, 2025 · San Diego’s largest annual event, December Nights, returns to Balboa Park this weekend and is likely to draw hundreds of thousands for the holiday celebration.

Jul 5, 2022 · Balboa helped establish the town of Darién, the first permanent Spanish settlement on the American mainland. Extracting gold from Panama and instituting slavery and forced …

From museums to musicals to Shakespeare under the stars, immerse yourself in all the arts, sciences, and history you can handle. Explore must-see landmarks, engage in guided tours, …

2 days ago · This Walkable Christmas Island Near L.A. Has Hundreds Of Decorated Homes And One Of The Biggest Lighted Boat Parades In The Country Newport Beach always brings its A …

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The city of Balboa is located on the peninsula in South Orange County is officially incorporated into the city of Newport Beach. Balboa Island is a man made Island with shopping and …

Dec 3, 2025 · Planning to head to Balboa Park for December Nights without the hassle of finding or paying for parking? The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is offering free …