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 relaxing 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
Awesome
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The only thing this hotel has going for it is proximity to Disneyland. Rooms are worn and the bathroom was dirty. The prior guests soap was still in the shower and there was a fake eyelash stuck to the bathroom counter. Thermostat was set at 64 degrees and could not be adjusted. Spent the night frozen! ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Yes. Everything was good
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
The room is clean the worker’s are great I recommend this hotel 100%
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
A great hotel for a big island stay. Rooms we're clean and the staff was great about house keeping etc. The veiw was absolutely amazing (I guess you'd need a ocean side room). Luau's are offered, and are totally worth the price. There's two pool areas, one is a standard pool with ocean side views ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Orange County
We love this hotel and have stayed there 4 times now. The staff is wonderful and you can that they treat them well as they’ve been there for years. The shuttle to Disneyland is great and super convenient. The Starbucks in the lobby is everything! Nothing ever bad to say.
Reviewed on 4 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.
