New Balboa Peninsula Trolley goes for a test drive

Newport Beach battalion chief of marine safety Mike Halphide shares some history of the McFadden Plaza area during a stop on the new Peninsula trolley route Friday in Newport Beach.

A driver smiles at the Marina Park stop on the new Peninsula trolley route during a preview tour on Friday in Newport Beach.

Guests Grace Dove and Maureen and Doug Cotton, from left, check the itinerary during a stop at Marina Park on the new Peninsula trolley route during a preview tour on Friday in Newport Beach.

One of the new Peninsula trolleys stops at the Balboa Pavilion during a preview tour Friday in Newport Beach.

Guests including Councilwoman Diane Dixon, left, enjoy pastries during a stop at Marina Park on the new Peninsula trolley route during a preview tour Friday in Newport Beach.

Passengers board the new Peninsula trolley for a preview tour Friday in Newport Beach.

Newport Beach battalion chief of marine safety Mike Halphide shares some history of the McFadden Plaza area during a stop on the new Peninsula trolley route Friday in Newport Beach.