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
Room was clean but the property is pretty old. Carpets should be replaced, toilets, showers replaced, paint refreshed, etc. especially for the price. We’ve stayed there a few times before but nothing has been updated. Probably the last time we will stay there. There are comparable priced hotels closer ...
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
The water park and pool were wonderful for our kids. We had a great time coming back from the Disney and California park for a break in the middle of the day for the kids to go and cool down in the water park. Then we would head back out for a night shift at the parks. It’s a fantastic facility if ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
Too noisy for sleeping
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
1 queen and bunk bed; teens fit on the bunk beds perfectly!! Bunk bed was spacious and even had room for our two toddlers to join the teens on them. Husband reported the Breakfast was delicious. Rooms were cleaned daily and the front desk was helpful. I liked the stores next door along with the safety ...
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.
