Balboa Island Travel Guide
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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 Pier
Explore the waterfront of Newport Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Balboa Pier
Explore the waterfront of Balboa Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.
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 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.
Newport Dune
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Newport Dune during your trip to Newport Beach? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Hilton Anaheim
Great hotel for our Disneyland trip!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Staff was amazing , breakfast was wonderful, Room was clean and accommodating
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Clean rooms and the breakfast buffet is outstanding with various dishes and hot meals!
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Really appreciated the staff with check in they were so sweet , even upgraded our rooms to a suite for my daughter’s birthday !
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG
Room was nice
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Westin Anaheim Resort
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Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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 Pier.
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 Pier.
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.
Newport Center
If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.
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 Newport Pier and Balboa Beach.
