Balboa Island, California--The
popular frozen banana served at Sugar N
Spice has been around since 1945. It is
a popular treat that sells exceptionally
well during the summer months when kids
are out of school and parents take their
families on Island vacations.
The beach confection served in Newport
Beach's Balboa Island on popular Marine
Avenue bring back memories to those who
have eaten frozen chocolate dipped
bananas in years past. Sitting at
Balboa's beaches and digging sand crabs,
or figuring out how to build the best
sand castle with only limited tools and
your imagination, the day is highlighted
by a stroll along the Bayfront path near
the beach, to the quaint downtown shops
and restaurants where there are plenty
of treats.
Dipped in a thick, rich chocolate, then
rolled in nuts or candy coatings, they
come in four sizes--small, medium, large
and extra-large. Prices range
usually from $2.50-4.50.
Soft serve ice cream, shakes, smoothies,
malts, floats, freezes and ice blended
drinks, hot fudge or ice cream sundaes,
banana splits, brownie sundaes, drum
sticks, Balboa bars and a variety of ice
cream flavors are served also. Cheese on
a stick, hot dogs, corn dogs and
pretzels, or pizza down the street at
another shop, all make great food
options when you are hungry.