Balboa Island Travel Guide
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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
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Great place with nice staff, easy transportation, and cute theme.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Clean room
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
We loved our stay there. We had a bi loft one thing that would have helped is a baby gate for the stairs. We stored strollers in car at night which was fine as we were able to park near our room. Found it a little challenging carrying sleeping toddlers up stairs but we managed. We will definitely ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Room and lobby were clean. Staff were helpful and attentive. Seamless checking in and out process. An overall wonderful experience, and I will definitely be using this same hotel next time I am traveling in the area.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Finding parking lot is confusing, but suite was nice and breakfast had great choices. Never checked out water park.
Reviewed on 19 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.
Balboa Island Travel Guide
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