Balboa Peninsula Travel Guide

Newport Beach

Looking south from the pier on an a gray day
Perfect spot for an early morning walk. The view from the pier at Newport Beach is forever changing. This morning was stunning. Walk from pier to pier along the pathway and you’ll have done about 4 miles
Newport Beach, CA. December 20, 2015.
Finding a reason to get out of bed
Every year the city of Newport Beach does a boat parade around the harbor. The best part is that, in addition to decorating the boats for Christmas, they decorate the docks and houses along the waterfront. It’s a Christmas wonderland!

Top hotels in Balboa Peninsula

Solarena

Solarena

2 out of 5
6208 West Coast Highway Newport Beach CA
The price is Rp2.365.641 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp2.365.641
Rp2.602.205 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (523 reviews)
When i arrived to check in, there was no one to help me at the front desk. I stood waiting for someone for at least 10-15 mins. I then called the hotel number and was sent to voicemail. Shortly after I made the call someone finally came around to help. The curtains in our room were filthy and had ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Solarena
Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters Inn

Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters Inn

3 out of 5
2306 W Oceanfront Newport Beach CA
Stay at this beach B&B in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (725 reviews)
Great location & great people

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters Inn
Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach

Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach

2 out of 5
2627 Newport Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is Rp2.956.966 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp2.956.966
Rp3.252.544 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 beach bars and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
The room smelt like mold & mildew. I had to get ready in the bedroom because the bathroom smelt so bad

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach
Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3 out of 5
105 Main St Newport Beach CA
Stay at this beach hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice hotel with great location with a lot of restaurants and things to see in close walking distance.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Lido House, Autograph Collection

Lido House, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach CA
The price is Rp6.766.242 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp6.766.242
Rp8.650.276 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (410 reviews)
There is construction so just be aware, could not use our balcony

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Lido House, Autograph Collection
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

3.5 out of 5
2102 West Oceanfront Newport Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp4.426.038 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
Rp4.426.038
Rp4.868.643 total
14 Apr - 15 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in Newport Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Dorymans’s was in an excellent central location with easy beach access and walkable to many restaurants, coffee shops and stores. We loved the shared patio and rooftop views as well as the complimentary coffee and breakfast snacks. Staff was super friendly and helpful and included parking is always ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Peninsula

Fork in the road.

Balboa Island

Balboa Island is well liked for its beaches and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Newport Dune and Balboa Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Balboa Island
Aerial Photography of Newport Beach, California

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.

Beacon Bay
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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.

Mariners Mile
Aerial view of Lido Island in Newport Beach harbor in Orange County, California

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.

Lido Isle
Paddleboarding towards the sunset with my nixy iSUP

Newport Heights

When in Newport Heights, you can plan a visit to Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Dune, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newport Heights
Perfect spot for an early morning walk. The view from the pier at Newport Beach is forever changing. This morning was stunning. Walk from pier to pier along the pathway and you’ll have done about 4 miles

West Newport

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

West Newport

Balboa Peninsula Travel Guide