Balboa Island Travel Guide
Newport Beach
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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 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.
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.
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 could use modernization. Bathroom very old.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
We loved this place!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Everyone was efficient We are breakfast buffet and the staff was great 👍
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
We had a great stay, the room was quite big. It was clean, had a microwave and even a dining table for 2-4 people! Parking was also nice and only a 10 minute walk to the Disney parks! Was able to go back to the hotel for lunch and back to the park! Would stay again
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
We've stayed at this hotel off and on over the years. The rooms are okay. The floors are old. But the problem was the trash being picked up. One morning at 6:30 the next 5:30. When you get to bed at midnight after a long day at Disneyland, its not what you want to hear.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Room was clean and staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast disappointing - not the very best
Reviewed on 1 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.
