Balboa Island
Newport Beach





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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.

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.
Things to do

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Top hotels in Balboa Island

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Great space to be part of the park magic without all the crowds. Fit for families of all sizes. Shuttles in and out of Disney are super easy and convenient.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Hilton Anaheim
Clean
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
This was the best hotel!! The staff was incredibly nice - went out of their way to help when we had issues with the rollaway bed. They ended up bringing us 3 different ones because the first two were uncomfortable. Had an awesome room location and the pool is perfect for little ones!
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Very spacious room and a/c worked perfectly. The staff wass friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was great. We also loved how convenient that there was a stop for the ART to take us to Disneyland. The only complaint I had was that the ceiling had a few cobwebs and our door from the bedroom to ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hotel Huntington Beach
Clean room and courteous staff at registration.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Room was very clean. Comfortable bed, and the outside pool area was lots of fun
Reviewed on 9 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.
