Balboa Island Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fashion Island
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Fashion Island during your stay in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and cosy cafes.
Newport Beach Pier
After visiting Newport Beach Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and shops.
Balboa Pier
After visiting Balboa Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.
Hoag Hospital
If Hoag Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Newport Beach.
Crystal Cove Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crystal Cove Beach during your trip to Newport Beach? While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Balboa Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Balboa Beach during your travels in Newport Beach? Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Hilton Anaheim
The pool and spa were great. So were the dining options
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
It was ok. I did make a recommendation for the stairs on the E entrance my son is blind with very little vision. They have marked all the steps with yellow tape but not the top step he almost fell several times until leaning the steps. Also why no fans in the bathroom? My only other complaint is ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Clean room, had all amenities,friendly staff and great free breakfast in the morning.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Nice stay, only downside is if your room is somewhat close to the road. Lots of road noise, we were 4 rooms away from the road.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
Shower in #156 is very small. Valet service was friendly but they twice said no parking was available when i found an open spot and another time at early check in the front desk staff intervened on my behalf and found a spot for me
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Anaheim Resort Suites
Our second time at this hotel and loved it, checked all the boxes for our family of 5.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Island
Beacon Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beacon Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Newport Dune and Balboa Beach.
Balboa Peninsula
Travellers to Balboa Peninsula praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Balboa Beach and Balboa Peninsula Beaches.
Mariners Mile
While Mariners Mile may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Newport Dune and Balboa Beach.
Corona del Mar
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Corona del Mar. You might want to make time for a stop at Corona del Mar State Beach or Pelican Hill Golf Course.
Lido Isle
While Lido Isle may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Balboa Beach and Mother’s Beach.
Newport Center
If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.
