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

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"Great for an apartment close to Disneyland. Spacious rooms with breakfast and a pool."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG

Hyatt Regency Orange County
"Friendly staff and clean room, we were checked in early and complimentary late check out. It made our whole stay! Thank you to all the staff!"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"Clean room! Clean hotel! Loved how they had available bars/restaurants and how they had a marketplace with basically anything you can actually forget and extras! Really loved that touch! Beautiful hotel beautiful view from the 7th floor. The pool everything was perfect! So far a top hotel on my list ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 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 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.

















