Big Canyon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Hoag Hospital
If Hoag Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Newport Beach.
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
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Our pick of the best Big Canyon Hotel Deals
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Staff was nice. Beds seem to be needing replacing very uneven
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hilton Anaheim
I was under the impression that I would be able to get a roll-away for our 5 year old with the king bed room which we were told was not possible due to California's law which was a real bummer. But the main issue was that one night we came back to our room to find a yellow colored liquid all over ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Really nice and knowledgeable staff. Walking distance from Disney. And next to restaurants.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Very friendly and helpful staff; Excellent breakfast choices; Room was Ok, no one came to provide clean towels or empty the trash and we were in a larger room for 3 nights. That was a bit misleading when I booked. The location was great, lots of close by restaurants and Disney was about a 30 min ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
The staff was great the rooms just need to be updated, other than that it was good
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Clean room, lots of options for breakfast, pool area is nice.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Big Canyon
Newport Center
If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.
One Ford Road
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in One Ford Road and surrounding area, you can visit Fashion Island and Bren Events Center.
Harbor View
Though Harbor View may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fashion Island and Bren Events Center.
East Bluff
While East Bluff isn't home to many top sights, Fashion Island and Bren Events Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Harbor Ridge
While there might not be top attractions in Harbor Ridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fashion Island and Bren Events Center.
Mariners
While visiting Mariners, you might make a stop by sights like Westcliff Plaza and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.
