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.
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.
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.
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
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Our pick of the best Beacon Bay Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
"Very nice hotel everything was perfect!"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Property is clean and staff is great but pillows and beds are not comfortable. It might be ok for others but the bed was very firm, the pillows were very firm. Softer pillow would have made it more tolerable. TV didn’t work, A/C didn’t work so we had to switch rooms. Had to use an iPad to watch anything ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
"I had to leave at 2:30 to catch a flight- it was exactly as advertised for my stay. Sad I missed breakfast."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"Excellent place for a family stay. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable and clean rooms and building."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"Cleaning staff opened up our room 3 hours before required check out time (unsure if they knocked or not). This woke us up an hour earlier than we had planned. Also the shower curtains were missing a liner which lead to water accumulating around the toilet and on the floor. We had extra towels so ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"Pros: great breakfast and parking. About a 12minute walk to Disneyland park. We were able to check in early and the host that day very friendly and informative Cons: needs updating. Noisy and by a fire station. Bathtub leaked. Biggest issue is whenever we asked for something like towels or a new ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 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 Lido Marina Village and Balboa Peninsula Beaches, 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.
