Belly up at Class of โ47, a localโs favorite on Balboa Peninsula right by the iconic Balboa Ferry and Fun Zone. Youโll rub elbows with the down to earth beach folk and fishermen of Newport, the occasional moon-eyed tourist, and patrons whoโve been coming to โ47 since back when John Wayne himself drank here. The โ47 is an establishment in this town, a classic old bar with bartenders youโll always recognize, buzzing pool tables, a jukebox thatโs known to prefer Johnny Cash, almost a dozen TVs playing all the best games, a retro photo booth, and all the regular patrons who call each other family. This haunt has been the go-to watering hole on the Peninsula for decades, and the interior shows proof of that. The ceiling is a canopy of dollar bills signed by patrons and the walls are lined with photos and cutouts of John Wayne, head shots of the starlettes of yesteryear, and wise vintage signs warning โBeware of Loose Women and Pick Pocketsโ. Steps from the beach and the bay, this is the bar you want to be at whether youโre day drinking, winding down after work, or winding up for the weekend. Schoolโs in session, and itโs time to go to Class.