Seasonal Events by our Southern California Beach Resort

Balboa Bay Resort offers a variety of events open to guests and the public throughout the year. A current list of scheduled events can be found below.

10th Annual Newport Beach Wine Festival®, Friday May 24 thru Sunday, May 26

Balboa Bay Resort will once again embark on a celebration of fine wines, spirits and epicurean delights at our 10th Annual Newport Beach Wine Festival® over the Memorial Day weekend. The idyllic waterfront setting at the Balboa Bay Resort provides the perfect backdrop for exciting food and wine events celebrated over three incredible days.

The Festival will begin Friday evening with an extraordinary six-course Master Chef Dinner and Reception. Executive Chef Josef Lageder, along with local and highly respected guest Chefs will prepare magnificent cuisine paired with delectable old and new world wines specially selected by two Master Sommeliers.

The Newport Beach Wine Festival® continues the festivities with seven incredible events scheduled throughout the entire weekend.  Acclaimed winemakers, award winning chefs, Sommeliers and noted experts will serve as guides to festival-goers as they enjoy the many wine events and endless tasting tables.

The pinnacle of the weekend will be the majestic Grand Tasting held in the Balboa Bay Resort’s Grand Ballroom, featuring wines from over 50 vineyards and top-notch cuisine ranging from fine cheeses to scrumptious barbeque. The Newport Beach Wine Festival® is surely an event not to miss.

To book one or more of the Newport Beach Wine Festival® events, please call 949.630.4146

All ticket sales are final

Room Rates are subject to availability

The Newport Beach Wine Festival® is a proud sponsor of the 1221 Scholarship Foundation, which raises funds throughout the year for exemplary local high school students who are college bound.

6th Annual BBC Father’s Day Car Show, Sunday, June 16th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Held on the upper deck parking lot, South side of the Resort

 Join us for our 6th annual car show!

  • Full service bar
  • Chef’s all-new BBQ buffet lunch
  • Concessions
  • Sponsor booths
  • Temporary tattoo and balloon artists
  • Father/son pit row challenge

Members and general public will vote for their favorite cars in various categories and custom made trophies will be awarded at 2:30 pm.

Event is open to the public and reservations are not required.

 

 

The First Cabin Restaurant

Father's Day Sunday Buffet, Sunday, June 16, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  • Come enjoy a magnificent spread of all your favorite breakfast and brunch specials with Dad and the entire family
  • Adults, $35.00; children ages 4-12, $17.50
  • Tax and gratuity not included
  • Membership discounts apply

For dining reservations, please call 949.630.4145

 

Happy Hour at The First Cabin Bar - Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  • $2 off Domestic Bottle Beer, Imported Beer, Martinis, and House Wines; $6.00 select appetizers

Sunday Buffet - Every Sunday from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Come enjoy a magnificent spread of all your favorite breakfast and brunch specials each and every Sunday.

  • Adults, $35.00; children ages 4-12; $17.50
  • Tax and gratuity not included
  • Membership discounts apply

For dining reservations, please call 949.630.4145. 

Duke's Place

Duke's Monthly Food & Drink Specials

May Beverage Specials

  • Mexican Mojito-Silver Tequila, Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Mint, Soda-$12
  • Pomegranate Rita-Reposado Tequila, Triple Sec, Sweet & Sour, Pom Juice, Fresh Lime Juice-$10
  • El Burro-Cazadores Tequila, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime Juice, Ginger Beer-$10
  • Jules Verne Martini-Veev Acai Spirit, Resosado Tequila, St. Germain, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar-$14
  • Jalapeno Margarita-Anejo Tequila, Jalapeno, Fresh Lime Juice, Orange Liquer-$10

 

Beer for Breakfast - Sunday, May 27, 9:30am – 1:00pm •  $35**

Beer for breakfast? Of course! Take part in a European tradition and join our very own Brewer, JC Converse, CSW and Certified Cicerone as you delight in a variety of JC’s favorite brews from renowned beer capitals of the world ranging from Belgium to Germany to Mexico and back to the United States – all perfectly accompanied with delicious and hearty rustic breakfast faire that includes the likes of scrambled eggs, fresh vegetables, sausages, baguettes, artisan cheeses and mouth-watering charcuterie meats.

$35.00 per person

Tax and gratuity not included

Membership discounts apply

Reservations required.

Make reservations to 949.630.4146.

  

Father’s Day Bayside BBQ with Coconut Frank - Sunday, June 16, 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us on the Duke’s Deck for refreshing summer cocktails and all your fresh grilled favorites - from delectable baby back ribs and sizzling summer sausage to fresh made salads and delicious desserts!  Top this off with live Steel Drum, Reggae and Calypso music while you dine.

$32.50 for Adults, $21.50 for Children 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity

BBC Membership Discounts apply

Reservations are not required.

 

Weekend Breakfast – Every Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Enjoy casual breakfast fare on the waterfront. Includes all the continental breakfast favorites and omelet station.