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 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.
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.
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.
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
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Our pick of the best Balboa Island Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
"The worst part is the parking. I paid 200 for parking for 2 days!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Staff was friendly and accommodating."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
"Love the lightning and clean room! The bed sheets are all white and good quality! I didn’t feel itchy when I slept there! The soaps that they provided smelled good!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"Very clean and friendly staff would definitely recommend. Parking is small, but everything else was great!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"It was clean and nice enough. I’d pay more to be closer to Disneyland. When you go back to the rooms it feels, well I wouldn’t stay there alone with my kids and no husband"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"Wonderful location. Good breakfast. Great staff"
Reviewed on 31 May 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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