Balboa Island Travel Guide
Newport Beach
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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.
Corona del Mar State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Corona del Mar State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newport Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
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
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Hilton Anaheim
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Rooms were very clean nothing to complain about wonderful visit
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Room was in good condition, nothing to flash but not run down in any sense. Wuite comfortable. The breakfast was good and well set up for disneyland and adventure land visitors, they even provided little containers for nibbles throughout the day. The pools, yes multple, where is great condition and ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Awesome location! Breakfast was great. Clean and friendly
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great stay
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
The staff were all very nice and helpful, they went above and beyond. The room was clean with comfortable beds. The pool looks bigger on the picture than it is. We didn't get to use it, no time. Being across the park is well worth it.
Reviewed on 6 May 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.
