“I literally did not lift a finger” — Demi C., Huntington Beach“I took a boat to a magical island and met mermaids!” — Sage, via Grandpa Rick“The level of theming and execution of detail rival Disney” — Hana E., Newport Beach“They exceed even Disneyland quality” — Naz E., Los Angeles“Every single mom and kid said it was ‘magical’” — T K., San Francisco“My son is shy and he was having an amazing time” — Erin C., San Francisco“You really feel like you are in an underwater cavern!” — Leslie S., Tustin“Truly magical in every possible way” — Michelle D., Laguna Hills“10/10! Venue, the ladies, set up, ease was all A+!” — Stephanie C., Orange County“Such a dream come true” — Staci R., Rancho Cucamonga“The most special gift of our holiday season” — Chrissy H., Orange“Once Upon An Island is truly exceptional” — Sanaa E., Albuquerque

Private · all-inclusive · Newport Beach

An All-Inclusive Kids Birthday Party Venue in Orange County

Once Upon an Island is an immersive children’s birthday party venue on Balboa Island in Newport Beach. We do not rent rooms. We host the entire celebration, from the characters to the food to the cleanup, so you get to be at your daughter’s birthday instead of running it.

One price, zero jobs for you

Everything a birthday needs, already handled.

Most birthday venues in Orange County rent you a room. We host the entire celebration: the private venue, the professional characters, the transformations, the food, the activities, the crowning, the setup and the cleanup. You arrive, and you watch.

A private venue, only yours

No shared rooms and no other parties running alongside hers. The doors close and the world belongs to your guests.

Professional character hosts

Trained performers in professionally maintained costumes and styled wigs run the party from the first greeting to the last candle.

Transformations and salon

Most packages include dress-up and a salon experience, so every child is part of the story rather than watching it.

Food and tea service

Tea party or lunch service is included and served for you, depending on the package you choose.

A parents lounge

Somewhere to actually sit down while our team runs the party you are paying for.

Setup and cleanup

You do not decorate, you do not serve and you do not stay behind to clean. That is the point.

Ten packages, five worlds

Choose the world she already loves.

Mermaids, princesses, a co-ed crew of pirates and Lost Boys, or a grown-up spa or pop star celebration for an older girl. Every package is all-inclusive, so you are choosing the characters and the style of play, not whether the hosting is included.

Mermaid Birthday Parties

Real Neverland Mermaids and a hand-built underwater lagoon. From $900.

Princess Tea Party Birthdays

A tea shellebration hosted by mermaids and your favourite princess. From $1,100.

The Ultimate Princess Party

Four Royal Princess Hosts for one birthday girl. From $1,250.

Mermaid & Pirate Parties

Our co-ed celebration for boys and girls together. From $900.

Kids Spa Parties

Robes, glitter masks and pampering for older girls. From $1,750.

Pop Star Birthday Parties

Stage lights, microphones and her name on the marquee. From $1,750.

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Where we are

On Balboa Island, in Newport Beach.

Our flagship venue is at 118 Agate Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662, in the heart of Balboa Island. Families travel to us from across Orange County. If you would rather celebrate at home, we also travel.

Directions & Parking Traveling Parties

Or we come to you

Want the princess to come to her instead?

If you already have the venue, our professional characters travel across Orange County for one-hour birthday appearances from $225.

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