Balboa Island Travel Guide
Newport Beach
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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.
Crystal Cove Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crystal Cove Beach during your trip to Newport Beach? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Balboa Peninsula Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Balboa Peninsula Beaches during your trip to Newport Beach? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Hilton Anaheim
"Room was clean. Staff are nice."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"The walls are really thin so there was a crying baby in the room next to us. We could hear the baby crying when we were trying to fall asleep. Also we were on the side of two busy streets. I will not stay here again."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
"It was a nice place to stay. Conveniently walkable to Disneyland. The pictures didn’t match room we got. The air conditioner on wall was very loud. Mattress was not comfortable"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Orange County
"Very patient and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"No extra bedsheets were given . No body came to clean trash even after calling multiple times . There were cockroaches on the floor , no cleaning no fresh towels everyday that was bad"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"The room is clean we enjoyed our stay our first day there. It was only one tall in the bathroom the second day there there was no towels in the bathroom. The room key had to go down to the desk and replace it twice because it went open the door. The breakfast is absolutely outstanding. and the people ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Balboa Island
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 Fun Zone.
Newport Coast
Newport Coast is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Pelican Hill Golf Course and Crystal Cove State Park while in the area.
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 Little Corona Beach.
West Newport
While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Lido Marina Village.
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.
