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

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

The Escape Game at Irvine Spectrum Center
Top hotels in Balboa Island

Hilton Anaheim
"Horrible stay I will not spend my money here again"
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
"Clean room, great place. Wished they had a shuttle to Disney."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Hotel is fairly clean. It’s about a 20-25 minute walk to Disneyland but the downtown Disney security line is much better than the one off Harbour. The two pools are nice and the rooms are a little bigger than the hotels off of Harbour. Each room has a fridge and microwave. The negative is one of ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Hyatt Regency Orange County
"Great stay! We booked the kids suite and our family loved it."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Grand Legacy At the Park
"The hotel is great the staff was very helpful and nice our room had a moldy smell and on her first night it was impossible to sleep due to how noisy the air conditioning is"
Reviewed on 11 Oct 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.

West Newport
While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Lido Marina Village.

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.

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.


















