Balboa Peninsula Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

Balboa Peninsula Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Balboa Peninsula Beaches during your trip to Newport Beach? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.

West Jetty View Park
After visiting West Jetty View Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

The Wedge
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, The Wedge might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to 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

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Top hotels in Balboa Peninsula

Solarena
Our first room air conditioner wasn't working properly but once we informed the staff they gave us a new room so they were extremely helpful on that end
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
We had a very nice stay. And the staff was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Lido House, Autograph Collection
Great location and a strong meetings/events team, but the overall hotel experience lacked consistency during my six-night stay. I facilitated a leadership programme in the Glasshouse and the support there was excellent throughout — attentive, professional and well organised. Unfortunately, the wider ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Newport Channel Inn - Near Huntington State Beach
Hotel was loud at night. Front desk said they couldn't do anything about it. We didn't sleep because of it. Additionally the prices were higher on Hotels.com then if I booked directly. Felt taken advantage of by hotels.com
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Balboa Inn, On the Beach
First off the front desk employee I didn’t catch his name but he was the gentleman there the evening 5/16. He was absolutely amazing like top notch service. He went above and beyond for me and my daughter. Our room over looked the ocean and wow it’s was incredible. We had the hot tub to ourselves. ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach
The Little Inn was ideal for our quick beach fix. Walk to the beach or the bay. Walking distance to many restaurants (a little noisy during the late evenings but no more than any hotel on the beach). The staff was very helpful with dinner suggestions and on site parking was a blessing for a busy ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Peninsula

Balboa Island
Balboa Island is well liked for its beaches and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Newport Dune and Balboa Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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.

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.

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 Heights
When in Newport Heights, you can plan a visit to Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Dune, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Newport
While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Mother’s Beach.
