Balboa Peninsula Travel Guide

Newport Beach

Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage
Newport Beach featuring café scenes, signage and street scenes
Balboa Peninsula
Newport Beach featuring a sunset, a beach and general coastal views
Balboa Peninsula

Popular places to visit

Newport Pier

Newport Pier

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Newport Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Newport Pier
Balboa Pier

Balboa Pier

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Balboa Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and cosy cafes.

Balboa Pier
Balboa Beach

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
Balboa Peninsula Beaches

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.

Balboa Peninsula Beaches
The Wedge

The Wedge

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, The Wedge might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newport Beach. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the cycling trails.

The Wedge
Balboa Pavilion

Balboa Pavilion

You can learn about the history of Newport Beach when you stop by Balboa Pavilion. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.

Balboa Pavilion

Things to do

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

฿1,523
per adult
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

฿810
per adult
Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

฿1,167
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

฿1,395
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

฿648
per adult
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Electric Boat Rental

Newport Beach: Electric Boat Rental

฿7,291
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Beach: Electric Boat Rental
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Top hotels in Balboa Peninsula

Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Balboa Inn, On the Beach
3 out of 5
105 Main St, Newport Beach, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Had trouble with the air conditioning thermostat. Called the front desk 3 times. 3 times the sent a guy to work on it. Never got it working right."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

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Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Lido House, Autograph Collection
Lido House, Autograph Collection
4.5 out of 5
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA
The price is ฿14,301 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿14,301
฿18,112 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (374 reviews)
"Beautiful and convenient property"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Lido House, Autograph Collection
Newport Channel Inn - Near Huntington State Beach
Newport Channel Inn - Near Huntington State Beach
2 out of 5
Newport Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,818 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿5,818
฿6,411 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Super close to the beach! They had towels, boogie boards, and chairs to check out at the front. Also there is a neighborhood park right behind the hotel. Super convenient. There were a couple breakfast spots within walking distance."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Newport Channel Inn - Near Huntington State Beach
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
3.5 out of 5
2102 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach B&B in Newport Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (977 reviews)
"We loved our ocean view room. I love the history. It’s an older property, but we prefer that it’s a very busy area so if you’re sensitive to noise, this may not be your choice. It doesn’t bother us, however."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

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Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach
Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach
2 out of 5
2627 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
The price is ฿6,297 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿6,297
฿6,927 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 beach bars and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (962 reviews)
"Great spot and great location. Small, so there weren’t always people at the front desk but there was a note and phone number. Comfortable room, bed and bathroom. I would say that it would be good to have coffee in the room based on number of days because we didn’t have our room cleaned (that was ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach
Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters Inn
Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters Inn
3 out of 5
2306 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach B&B in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (646 reviews)
"The staff were the best. The room a little small for my liking."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Peninsula

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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 Pier.

Beacon Bay
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Balboa Island

Balboa Island is well liked for its beaches and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Balboa Pier and Newport Dune are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Balboa Island
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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 Newport Pier and Balboa Beach.

Lido Isle
Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage

West Newport

While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Pier.

West Newport
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Newport Heights

When in Newport Heights, you can plan a visit to Newport Pier and Balboa Peninsula Beaches, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newport Heights
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Mariners

While visiting Mariners, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Westcliff Plaza.

Mariners

Balboa Peninsula Travel Guide