🎡 LA’s Fastest Ferris Wheel｜One-Day Trip Guide to Balboa Pier

🏖️ Balboa Pier in Newport Beach is seriously such a fun beach destination! 🅿️ The parking lot is huge—you can park easily 🚗, and it’s just a short walk to the soft, sandy beach. Here, you’ll find what I consider to be the fastest Ferris wheel in LA 🎡—it might not be the tallest, but the speed will definitely make you scream 😆💨. 💡 Pro tip for riding the Ferris wheel: 🍔 Order any combo meal at the fast-food spot next to the Fun Zone, and you’ll get a free Ferris wheel ticket 🎟️! 🥤 After your meal, take your receipt to the ticket booth to exchange it for a ride. Then you can enjoy gorgeous ocean views from above 🌊🌅. In short: 🍔 Eat a combo → 🧾 Keep your receipt → 🎡 Ride for free! 🎣 The pier is always bustling with people fishing 🎣—it’s lively yet relaxed. Stroll along and you might even see their fresh catches of the day 🐠. 🚢 You can also hop on the Balboa Island Ferry for just a few dollars 💵. It’s a scenic ride across the harbor, and totally worth it! ⚠️ One word of advice: Avoid coming on weekend evenings ❌—the traffic getting out can be insane 🤯. It might take you 1–2 hours just to drive out! #LosAngeles #BeachDay #FamilyFun #LAAttractions #TravelTips #SoCalAdventures #FerrisWheel #CoastalVibes #DayTrip #ExploreLA