Balboa Island Travel Guide
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Visit Balboa Island
Things to do

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

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

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

Hilton Anaheim

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Hyatt Regency Orange County

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
"Breakfast is provided but the hotel does not offer a traditional style restaurant on-site. You use a QRC to order your meals to eat in an open area or have delivered to your room. No different than DoorDash. Parking is $45 per day whether you park in gated or open area then you're dealing with theme ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Balboa Island

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 Fun Zone.

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.

Newport Coast
Newport Coast is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Pelican Hill Golf Course and Crystal Cove State Park while in the area.

West Newport
While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Lido Marina Village.

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.

















