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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
Crystal Cove Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crystal Cove Beach during your trip to Newport Beach? While in this romantic 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.
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.
Things to do
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Hilton Anaheim
Walking distance to Disneyland, with shops and eateries nearby.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Best breakfast buffet, my kids love the water park and also the water is heated for winter and they have movie nights at the pool. Love this hotel it’s are second time staying with the kids! The check-in staff is nice and the bar workers are amazing as well.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
Clean rooms , friendly staff and great location for Disneyland
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Beautiful hotel. Friendly and courteous staff. Would definitely stay again when visiting LA. Great for families.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
This is a great place! Very family friendly. Lots of options for breakfast! They had make your own waffles, lots of breads and muffins and such! There was coffee, juices, sausage and eggs for protein and also a cereal bar. This was great! Our room was clean, updated. The staff was friendly and efficient. ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
The only bad thing was the shower not draining properly so we were always standing in a pool of water. Other than that, it was fantastic!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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 Beach.
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 Peninsula Beaches.
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.
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 Center
If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.
