Balboa Island Travel Guide

Newport Beach

Fork in the road.
Fork in the road.
Loved this little community. You can walk everywhere.
Morning stroll before the winds gets stronger.
Newport Beach Los Angeles

Popular places to visit

Newport Beach Harbor in California city skyline with boats homes and Fashion Island high rise buildings in the background

Fashion Island

4/5(7 reviews)

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.

Fashion Island
Newport Beach Pier, California

Newport Beach Pier

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Newport Beach Pier
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Balboa Pier

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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 Pier
A cool sign in Belize!!!

Hoag Hospital

If Hoag Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Newport Beach.

Hoag Hospital
Bench along an outlook with a view at sunset of Crystal Cove Beach, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach line in Southern California

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.

Crystal Cove Beach
Balboa Island beach with the Pavilion in the background; Shutterstock ID 595732

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 Beach

Things to do

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

฿962
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

฿2,949
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

฿574
per adult
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

฿1,827
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

฿2,763
per adult
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

฿2,142
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
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Top hotels in Balboa Island

Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
The price is ฿4,678 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿4,678
฿5,528 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,065 reviews)
Staff was great, property was super clean. Thanks.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hilton Anaheim
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA
The price is ฿5,068 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿5,068
฿5,939 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,080 reviews)
Thumbs up

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

3 out of 5
1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA
The price is ฿6,247 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿6,247
฿8,442 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,404 reviews)
Our favorite

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

2.5 out of 5
1110 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA
The price is ฿5,422 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
฿5,422
฿6,344 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,679 reviews)
Yes. Everything was good

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Tropicana Inn and Suites

Tropicana Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
1540 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA
The price is ฿8,290 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿8,290
฿9,700 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,617 reviews)
Clean room. Check in was easy and the staff was great to deal with. The pool was also clean and lots of towels available.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Tropicana Inn and Suites
Anaheim Resort Suites

Anaheim Resort Suites

3.5 out of 5
101 E Katella Ave Anaheim CA
The price is ฿5,391 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿5,391
฿7,064 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Anaheim Resort Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Island

Aerial Photography of Newport Beach, California

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.

Beacon Bay
Looking south from the pier on an a gray day

Balboa Peninsula

5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Balboa Peninsula
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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.

Mariners Mile
Panorama of Southern California coastline. View of the marina coastal access to the harbor from a rocky cliff. Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, California

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.

Corona del Mar
Aerial view of Lido Island in Newport Beach harbor in Orange County, California

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.

Lido Isle
Marina Park Community & Sailing Center, in Newport Beach, Orange County, California

Newport Center

If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.

Newport Center

Balboa Island Travel Guide