Balboa Island Travel Guide
Newport Beach





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

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
"very convenient from DL, the shuttle was awesome and convenient as well..room was pretty clean, i'd stay here again"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG
"The AC was broken and very hot in the room, we asked for it to get fixed, someone came and was very kind and helpful but it only worked for about 30-60 mins before it broke again. Room was 80 degrees!"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hyatt Regency Orange County
"No"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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.

















