Balboa Island Travel Guide
Newport Beach
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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 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.
Corona del Mar State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Corona del Mar State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newport Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Hilton Anaheim
"Business trip. Porters were helpful with our suitcases taking them to our fashion show we were participating in."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Staff was friendly, breakfast was good, but the place is outdated."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
"Friendly staff and great location"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"Great customer service, the room was extremely clean, and the location was perfect."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"They absolutely loved staying here! Me and my one year-old son as we wanted to Parkhop thank you and get a break in the midday. Although the hotel is a little farther than I expected, it had wonderful amenities and was very well themed! Staff was super helpful and there was a general store on location ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"We absolutely loved our stay! As a family of five adults, this felt much more like a home away from home than a typical hotel room. We had plenty of space in the loft suite with two full bathrooms, and I only wish I had realized when booking that it included two queen beds, a loft area, and a pull-out ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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 Peninsula Beaches.
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.
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.
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.
