Balboa Island Travel Guide
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Visit Balboa Island
Things to do

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

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Top hotels in Balboa Island

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"Place is greatly located! The shuttle is clutch! Restaurants inside plus a Bar. Pretty much have a small convenience store located inside with everything you might need. Rooms a little outdated but are great for resting your body after being beat up by Disney."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hilton Anaheim
"Very clean and lots of space."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
"Walking distance from Disneyland and the breakfast was wonderful!"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"Check in was a breeze. The room appeared clean but there was hair in the tub. The next day, I requested housekeeping and was instructed a 24hr notice was required but would schedule for the next day. The following day at Disney, I looked forward to arriving to a fresh clean space BUT it never happened. ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
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 Pelican Hill Golf Course.

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.


















