Balboa Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Fashion Island

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Fashion Island
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Newport Pier

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Newport Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Newport Pier
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Balboa Pier

Explore the waterfront of Balboa Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and cosy cafes.

Balboa Pier
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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.

Crystal Cove Beach
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Newport Dune

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Newport Dune during your trip to Newport Beach? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Newport Dune
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The Wedge

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, The Wedge might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newport Beach. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the cycling trails.

The Wedge

Activities

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Catalina Island Ferry Newport Beach To Avalon (MUST BOOK RETURN)

AU$59
Per adult
Catalina Island Ferry Newport Beach To Avalon (MUST BOOK RETURN)
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Couples Spa Package in Newport Beach with Appetizers and Wine

AU$407
Per adult
Couples Spa Package in Newport Beach with Appetizers and Wine
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Newport Beach Premier Dinner Cruise

AU$186
Per adult
Newport Beach Premier Dinner Cruise
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Catalina Island Ferry Avalon to Newport Beach (RETURN TRIP ONLY)

AU$59
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catalina Island Ferry Avalon to Newport Beach (RETURN TRIP ONLY)
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Newport Beach Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise

AU$203
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Beach Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
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Photographer, Professional Photoshoot - Newport Beach

AU$483
Per adult
Photographer, Professional Photoshoot - Newport Beach
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Our pick of the best Balboa Island Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
2 out of 5
Anaheim
The price is AU$146 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$146
per night
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,006 reviews)
Okay
"Decent place to stay for a trip to Disneyland. We stayed here two months earlier and did not have to pay for parking. This time it was $20 a night which was not listed on Hotels.com😞"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Hilton Anaheim
Hilton Anaheim
4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$273 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$273
per night
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,362 reviews)
"Good staff"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Hilton Anaheim
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
2.5 out of 5
1110 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$275 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$275
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,091 reviews)
"Close to disney"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hyatt Regency Orange County
4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is AU$245 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$245
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,788 reviews)
"It was great to be in there, everyone was helpful around there"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
3.5 out of 5
101 E Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$242 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$242
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,832 reviews)
"Transportation from Cambria Hotel to Disneyland is so easy with Uber. Uber trips costs about $6.70 from Cambria Hotel. Hotel is nice and a nice water park for kids to play. The swimming pool could be a bit bigger for the number of people in it. Also, in our room, I really wish more hotels would switch ..."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Grand Legacy At the Park
Grand Legacy At the Park
2.5 out of 5
1650 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$340 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$340
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,235 reviews)
Perfect family trip
"Perfect for going to Disneyland last minute with kids. Very short walking distance and very friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Grand Legacy At the Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Island

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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.

Beacon Bay
Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage

Balboa Peninsula

5/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers to Balboa Peninsula praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Balboa Pier and Newport Pier.

Balboa Peninsula
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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 Little Corona Beach.

Corona del Mar
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Newport Center

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Orange County Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Newport Center
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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 Mother’s Beach.

Lido Isle
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Mariners

While visiting Mariners, you might make a stop by sights like Westcliff Plaza and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

Mariners

Balboa Island Travel Guide

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