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.
Corona del Mar State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Corona del Mar State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newport Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
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.
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.
Things to do
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Hilton Anaheim
"Had to take 2 shuttles, but it was good experience overall."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Breakfast was great. Lots of options before starting our day at Disneyland."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
"Friendly staff and great location"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"Great customer service, the room was extremely clean, and the location was perfect."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"Service was great, room was clean and the amenities awesome."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"We absolutely loved our stay! As a family of five adults, this felt much more like a home away from home than a typical hotel room. We had plenty of space in the loft suite with two full bathrooms, and I only wish I had realized when booking that it included two queen beds, a loft area, and a pull-out ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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.
