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 top-notch restaurants.
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 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.
Newport Dune
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Newport Dune during your trip to Newport Beach? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Hilton Anaheim
Walkable to Disney land.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
The room is comfortable and clean, and offers both a shower/tub and full shower option - so you have multiple places to shower in the room if you are there with a family. Our room was cleaned daily with fresh towels and sheets. It was quiet, and comfortable. The breakfast options included a variety ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Our room was great. We had a little dividing curtain that separated the beds from the rest of the space. And we actually saw the fireworks out of our window, the night before we went to Disneyland, so that was special for the kids. Breakfast was convenient, very busy, but happy it was included. We ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
Staff was wonderful. Location was ideal. A little noisy on the first night of our stay.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Overall stay at the Viv was very pleasant. Friendly staff, Clean room, very spacious. Loved the provided shampoo & conditioner. Shuttles to and from Disney were a very added benefit. Saved us a great amount on parking and Ubers.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Solara Inn and Suites
Staff was wonderful and the facilities were clean. Super convenient ART access for Disneyland
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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.
