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 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.
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.
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.
Hoag Hospital
If Hoag Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Newport Beach.
Activities
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Our pick of the best Balboa Island Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
I assumed the Wi-fi was free with the room stay but it wasn’t. I was charged $12.95 a day. Even when there is an option to not sign up for the rewards and states you can connect. I was charged with no worries of the hotel offering to take off any of the charges. Overall I paid $85 dollars for the ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
All the staff from the front desk to the restaurants were great. Our room was very spacious and clean. The hotel is huge it can be easy to get lost. The shuttle to Disneyland was so useful. The food was 4/5 not the best but still good. The elevators were sketchy but worked. The pool and gym were ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Beauitful area
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Staff was great. Didn’t need alot, though what might an is wasn't. Helpful in every way.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
The staff were very helpful and kind. Unfortunately, the pool was closed the entire time we were there so we were not able to utilize that facility. Rooms were clean but the air conditioning was loud. The property was very close to downtown Disney and the park entrances.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Orange County
I was in room 1051, there was a good-sized tear on the carpet going towards the bathroom.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 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.
Balboa Island Travel Guide
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