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 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.
Balboa Peninsula Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Balboa Peninsula Beaches during your trip to Newport Beach? Stroll along the beautiful beaches 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
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Hilton Anaheim
Great
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Excellent overall
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Grand Legacy At the Park
The room was larger than your average hotel room. It also had a mini fridge which was perfectly convenient to keep our beverages cool. There’s also a small area if you needed to set up a playpen for your kids without making the room feel overly crowded! Walking distance to Disneyland. Probably closer ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Good
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Amazing
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Clean room, great buffet breakfast, friendly staff, nice lobby layout and conveniently located to Disneyland and other venues/stores (restaurants, retail, and outdoor mall).
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
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.
