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 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 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 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.
Hoag Hospital
If Hoag Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Newport Beach.
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.
Things to do
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Room was clean but the property is pretty old. Carpets should be replaced, toilets, showers replaced, paint refreshed, etc. especially for the price. We’ve stayed there a few times before but nothing has been updated. Probably the last time we will stay there. There are comparable priced hotels closer ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Daily housekeeping w/o having to request it. 10 minute walk to Downtown Disney. Friendly/Courteous/professional Staff bot front desk AND Housekeeping.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Clean room and renovated Ample parking Quiet
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
Too noisy for sleeping
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
The bedroom room was clean. The staff was polite. Amenities were fine no fridge or microwave that would’ve been helpful but other than that everything was good
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Only one microwave in whole property. And exhaust fan in washroom doesn’t work. Other than this 2 issue it was very good experience.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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 Beach.
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.
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.
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.
Newport Center
If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.
