Big Canyon Travel Guide
Newport Beach
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 Big Canyon

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Very nice and clean and gardening was amazing
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

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Th guy that checked us in was SOO beyond
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Tropicana Inn and Suites
Too noisy for sleeping
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
We just stayed one night and staff was great. Rooms were clean and spacious and is walking distance to Disney.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Big Canyon

Newport Center
If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.

One Ford Road
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in One Ford Road and surrounding area, you can visit Fashion Island and Bren Events Center.

Harbor View
Though Harbor View may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fashion Island and Corona del Mar State Beach.

East Bluff
While East Bluff isn't home to many top sights, Fashion Island and Newport Dune are some notable places to visit nearby.

Harbor Ridge
While there might not be top attractions in Harbor Ridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fashion Island and Pelican Hill Golf Course.

Mariners
While visiting Mariners, you might make a stop by sights like Westcliff Plaza and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.
