Beacon Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



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.

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.

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.

Hoag Hospital
If Hoag Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Newport Beach.

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.
Activities

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Our pick of the best Beacon Bay Hotel Deals

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Everything was great
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Hilton Anaheim
Great place to stay besides of the 51 $ parking fee.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hotel Huntington Beach
The staff was super helpful!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Rooms very clean, bed and pillows were comfortable. Pretty quiet. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Surrounding areas nice and well kept.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Clean room, lots of options for breakfast, pool area is nice.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
The staff was very friendly from checking in to breakfast staff. Room was clean , spacious and comfortable. Nice and clean surroundings. Breakfast room was a great experience , perfect for Disney mornings with kids and teenagers. Definitely recommended. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Beacon Bay

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.

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.

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.

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 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 Center
If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.

