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.

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 romantic 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

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Our pick of the best Balboa Island Hotel Deals

Hilton Anaheim
TERRIBLE Shower water pressure . Shower allows water to flood bathroom floors . Everything in the restroom is either breaking or broken
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Good location. Nothing included however, from breakfast to the parking so be aware of that extra cost before travelling here. There was no microwaves in the room either, water was several floors down in a workout room cooler and it had rather dated amenities such as basic cable on t.v, no other media ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
The room was not as clean as it could be, previous guest jets and socks left in room.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Always love to stay at this hotel
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Tropicana Inn and Suites
The place was good. Great location right near the main gate of Disneyland. The kitchen was a great bonus and laundry was available but very expensive
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Anaheim Resort Suites
Kids loved the pool, rooms were great. Breakfast was mostly good. Not having water/toilets and showers for 2 full days was not enjoyable. Unless we asked, communication through the water problem was never sent out for guests. Guests had to buy their own water and were not supplied any. Nice distance ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 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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