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Balboa Fun Zone I - repositioned Webcam Cache

This cache has been locked, but it is available for viewing.
Hidden : 3/11/2007
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   virtual (virtual)

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Geocache Description:

This webcam cache is located at the Fun Zone in Balboa. You'll have a nice view of the harbor and the Balboa Island ferry. There is a lot to do in the area, bring the family and enjoy! As one would expect, this area will be much busier during the summer months.

** PLEASE BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT WEBCAM! THERE ARE A FEW DIFFERENT ONES IN THE AREA **
Here's the view ...

Click here to go directly to the webcam page.
A new image is uploaded about every minute. The timestamp on the image may not be accurate.
(clicking anywhere on the webcam page will refresh the image)

The webcam keeps a short archive of the photos it captures. This archive can be found by clicking here.

This webcam can be found on the talesofbalboa.com web site.

What you will need:

  • A GPS receiver or smartphone
  • A smartphone or a friend at his/her computer with internet connection.
  • A mobile phone or set time when you will be at the cache site.

How to find and claim this webcam virtual cache:

  • Go to the coordinates of this cache.
  • The coordinates get you to the area of the cache. They are not exact coordinates telling you where to stand. You, with the help of your friend, need to "hunt" for the cache.
  • Call a friend and have your friend go to this cache page or the webcam page.
  • Let them guide you on where to stand for the best picture then...
  • Wave to the camera and wait for an update! (this webcam updates approximately every minute).
  • When your friend sees a good webcam picture, have them right click on the webcam picture and select "Save Image/Picture As...". Then have them send you the picture so that...
  • When you make your Webcam Photo Taken log entry you can upload image with the log.
  • Webcam Photo Taken logs without proper pictures will be deleted (note on night shots - you must be visible in the picture). Alternate forms of photos will not be accepted under any circumstance. This is not an ALR - as there is no log book in a Webcam Cache to sign - the webcam photo IS the log. Please don't log it until you have your picture ready for upload. If you don't have a photo from the webcam shown above, I recommend that you post as a note - not a "webcam photo taken".

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

QB ABG FVG BA ENVYF

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)