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 Pier
Explore the waterfront of Newport Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
Crystal Cove Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crystal Cove Beach during your trip to Newport Beach? While in this family-friendly 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.
Activities
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Our pick of the best Balboa Island Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
Amazing
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Great stay
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
Amazing staffs! Probably the highest quality of service I could have near the area.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Everything was wonderful! Always clean, staff is so friendly and the rooms are always accommodating.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Clean, spacious, restaurants nice and food delicious.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Jasmine at check in was the best
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
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 Pier.
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 Pier.
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.
Newport Center
If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.
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 Balboa Beach.
Balboa Island Travel Guide
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