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 top-notch restaurants.

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 seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Top hotels in Balboa Island

Hilton Anaheim
Clean room, staff was nice
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Room was spacious, hotel was clean and beautiful with a great breakfast and plenty of seating space. Staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026

Grand Legacy At the Park
Nice staff, clean rooms and super close to Disneyland!
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026

The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff was very helpful, such a nice hotel!
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
The room and staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026

Anaheim Marriott Hotel
Clean room, great service
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 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.





