Balboa Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and buildings in the background.
An aerial view of a coastal city with a long pier extending into the water, a beach, and a densely populated urban area in the background.
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A river with boats, a dock, and buildings along the shore.
A small white house with a blue door and a brick chimney.

Activities

Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

NZ$42
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

NZ$65
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

NZ$79
per adult
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

NZ$115
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

NZ$125
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop in Tustin

Tustin: Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

NZ$149
per adult
Tustin: Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
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Our pick of the best Balboa Island Hotel Deals

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$346 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$346
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,884 reviews)
"We always wanted to try out this hotel whenever we would see it. It looks super cute. When we finally stayed at the Majestic Garden Hotel when we arrived the lobby looked really nice and so did the grounds. We got to our room and noticed a smell of musty garbage. Then not even about 10 minutes we ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$286
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,626 reviews)
"Was in room 7-113 it was a great hotel and everyone was super helpful from the minute we got there. Room was clean and well done, the only complaint with the room was that we couldn’t hear the rolling of the elevators all night, but it wasn’t outrageously loud or anything. And the only other drawback ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hilton Anaheim
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
631 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$274 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$274
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,679 reviews)
"We ended up in a first floor room with a view of pipes, electrical extention cords and even a man right by our window playing loud music at 8 am. We asked to be moved but the ONLY supposed option was another 1st floor room facing the street and noisy. The water was cold and our room was not serviced ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

2 out of 5
Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$183 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$183
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (6,846 reviews)
"Well, it's motel 6. What more can you say?"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

3 out of 5
1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$400 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$400
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,962 reviews)
"Everything was Perfect, free parking right next to the garden walk and just a short walk further to Disneyland! Free breakfast Buffett had good variety and fresh food was being put out regularly, staff was nice and friendly and rooms were very clean and spacious and smelled of citrus, which added ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

2.5 out of 5
1110 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$348 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$348
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,053 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Balboa Island

Find the best Balboa Island areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Balboa Island
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A wooden pier extending into the ocean at sunset.
Photo by Sandra Hedges
Open Photo by Sandra Hedges

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 Fun Zone.

A sunset over a beach with waves and a clear sky.
Photo by Olivia
Open Photo by Olivia

Newport Coast

Newport Coast is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Pelican Hill Golf Course and Crystal Cove State Park while in the area.

A coastal cityscape with a beach, ocean, and residential buildings during sunset.

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.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.
Photo by robb image
Open Photo by robb image

West Newport

While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Lido Marina Village.

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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.

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