Balboa Island Travel Guide
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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.
Hoag Hospital
If Hoag Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Newport Beach.
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 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
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Our pick of the best Balboa Island Hotel Deals
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
It was a good stay however it was difficult to exit with our car and going back to the hotel with the shuttle bus. The bus is packed they even allow people to stand. And I had my son to Sit on top and he is 10 years old
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
The two rooms we had smelled horrendous. Our things that were in the rooms for 12-16 hours made the entire car smell like an ashtray once we loaded back up. Things were tidy enough and the sheets and towels seemed clean but the smell alone is enough that will have me booking elsewhere on our next ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Their system was down. We kept checking and they said we can’t do anything since systems are down. They couldn’t give me the king bed that was requested and booked at time of booking.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
We stayed in a room with a queen size bed and bunk bed. The bunk bed was squeaky on the top. The shower didn’t get very warm at all. In addition to paying to stay at the hotel, we had to pay $25 a night to park at the hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
A little noisy at night, but you can't beat the location.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Clean room and breakfast
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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.
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