Balboa Island Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fashion Island
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Fashion Island during your stay in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and cosy cafes.
Newport Pier
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.
Balboa Pier
Explore the waterfront of Balboa Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and cosy cafes.
Crystal Cove Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crystal Cove Beach during your trip to Newport Beach? While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 Peninsula Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Balboa Peninsula Beaches during your trip to Newport Beach? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
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
Staff friendliness goes a long way
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
Everything was prefect. We will stay here or next trip to Disney.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
The room was clean, quiet and comfortable and breakfast was good. It is within walking distance to Disneyland.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Rooms are decent, though they could use an upgrade—especially the flooring. The bathroom is nice and partially updated, but some areas still feel dated, and having two showers seems unnecessary. It would also be nice to have smart TVs in the rooms. Breakfast offers a wide variety of options, which ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Princess makes an appearance even has storytelling ! Staff was courteous and helpful . Garden grounds were beautiful! Rooms could use some updating with beds and bathroom but maybe It was just my room type . Buffet was good and reasonably priced which was nice since there’s no free breakfast . Wish ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
The hot breakfast could have more variety along with the fresh fruit. However our stay was amazing, staff were very friendly. The room was great. My husband and I want to bring our daughter and son in law here next year.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Island
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.
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 Pier.
Mariners Mile
While Mariners Mile may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Newport Dune and Balboa Beach.
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.
Newport Center
If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.
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.
