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 Pier
Explore the waterfront of Newport Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Balboa Pier
Explore the waterfront of Balboa Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

Crystal Cove Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crystal Cove Beach during your trip to Newport Beach? While in this family-friendly 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

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

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

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
Top hotels in Beacon Bay

Hilton Anaheim
Clean, nice, friendly
Reviewed on 23 Nov, 2025

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Great
Reviewed on 21 Nov, 2025

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Great rooms and customer service
Reviewed on 17 Nov, 2025

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
We had a great stay. They accommodated our needs, brought us a crib and made the stay comfortable
Reviewed on 22 Nov, 2025

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 21 Nov, 2025

The Westin Anaheim Resort
Superb. Excellent facilities and staff.
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Beacon Bay

Balboa Island
Balboa Island is well liked for its beaches and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Balboa Pier and Newport Dune are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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.

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 Pier.

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 Newport Pier and Balboa Beach.

Mariners
While visiting Mariners, you might make a stop by sights like Westcliff Plaza and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

Newport Center
If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.

