Big Canyon Travel Guide
Newport Beach
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 Beach Pier
After visiting Newport Beach Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and shops.
Balboa Pier
After visiting Balboa Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.
Crystal Cove Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crystal Cove Beach during your trip to Newport Beach? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Hoag Hospital
If Hoag Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Newport Beach.
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.
Things to do
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Top hotels in Big Canyon
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The rooms are always spotless! The staff treats you like family. They always remember who we are. Always super helpful. The free shuttles are an amazing bonus. I love the convenience shop and food options that are available till late at night. We never stay anywhere else.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Such a convenient location to Disneyland! Loved being able to go walk back for a break halfway through.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Clean
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Right near the freeway so was super loud. The rooms were small and not very nice.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
Friendly staff, great location and room was clean, but it did have an overwhelming chemical cleaner smell that we had to air out. Only negative thing is that the walls are thin and we had a hard time sleeping because the people upstairs sounded like they were dropping bowling balls all night, so ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Breakfast
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Big Canyon
Newport Center
If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.
One Ford Road
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in One Ford Road and surrounding area, you can visit Fashion Island and Bren Events Center.
Harbor View
Though Harbor View may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fashion Island and Corona del Mar State Beach.
East Bluff
While East Bluff isn't home to many top sights, Fashion Island and Newport Dune are some notable places to visit nearby.
Harbor Ridge
While there might not be top attractions in Harbor Ridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fashion Island and Pelican Hill Golf Course.
Mariners
While visiting Mariners, you might make a stop by sights like Westcliff Plaza and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.
