Balboa Island Travel Guide
Tourist 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 top-notch restaurants.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Our pick of the best Balboa Island Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
Nice and clean
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Rooms were clean, newly renovated, nice decor, the suite had a separate living area and two showers, the room was very modern and looked great. Breakfast was amazing. the swimming pool perfect, temperature was warm, two water slides. Fire tables and nightly movies
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Clean room
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
They gave us an early check-in, which was amazing with an exhausted little girl. The room was amazing, with a huge bunck bed. The location is great, with all the amenities you could need right there. We had a balcony with a view of the backside of California Adventure.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
The Westin Anaheim Resort
We love the Westin. This is where we stay every time we go to Disneyland.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG
The house keeping staff were lovely. One of the check in clerks seemed like he was having a rough day but the other one was super friendly. I didnt choose Great for a stay because the last day we ran out of hot water for a shower so that was surprising since only one of us had had a 10min one ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 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
- Disneyland® Resort
- Disney California Adventure® Park
- Anaheim Convention Center
- Knott's Berry Farm
- Honda Center
- Huntington Beach Pier
- Orange County Great Park
- Medieval Times
- Fashion Island
- South Coast Plaza
- UC Irvine Medical Center
- Chapman University
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- Pelican Hill Golf Course
- Asian Garden Mall
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Bella Terra
- Knott's Soak City Water Park
Which hotel chains are in Balboa Island?
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- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
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