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
"Nice location. Nice amenities. Clean property."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Hyatt Regency Orange County
"Great location"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
"Great location to Disneyland parks and right beside a Starbucks so you can get a coffee to drink on the way. We had adult beverages offered at check-in, which was a nice welcome perk. They are in the process of switching out the air conditioners and we were first checked into a room with an older ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
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 Peninsula Beaches.

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.

















