Balboa Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Norma Echavarria
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Popular places to visit

Fashion Island

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.

Fashion Island
Newport Pier

Newport Pier

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

Newport Pier
Balboa Pier

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.

Balboa Pier
Crystal Cove State Park showing a house and general coastal views

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.

Crystal Cove Beach
Balboa 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.

Balboa Beach
Balboa Peninsula Beaches

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.

Balboa Peninsula Beaches

Activities

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

AU$72
per adult
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

AU$55
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

AU$109
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

AU$38
per adult
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Dinner Cruise from Newport Beach

Newport Beach Premier Dinner Cruise

AU$257
per adult
Newport Beach Premier Dinner Cruise
Santa Monica Pier where they shot that famous Forest Gump shot! Seeing Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Downtown LA on our Best Coast Tours LA Tour!

The Los Angeles & Hollywood Tour from Orange County

AU$176
per adult
The Los Angeles & Hollywood Tour from Orange County
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Our pick of the best Balboa Island Hotel Deals

Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$251 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$251
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,359 reviews)
"The place was beautiful. My only complaint is that there was a convention that night, and many kids were being very noisy. However, this wasn't the hotel's fault. After I called to report the issue, they addressed it promptly, which was another positive aspect of my stay."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Hilton Anaheim
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

3 out of 5
1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$303 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$303
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free water park access, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,422 reviews)
"It was so awesome and family friendly the water park was sooo fun"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Grand Legacy At the Park

Grand Legacy At the Park

2.5 out of 5
1650 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,419 reviews)
"Check in was quite easy. The staff was helpful, pleasant and easy to talk with. I mentioned that I was there celebrating my birthday at Disneyland and when we returned from the park my room was decorated with balloons and a basket of goodies. Thought my son did it, but one of the staff did it! Very ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

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Grand Legacy At the Park
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

2 out of 5
Anaheim
The price is AU$159 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$159
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,894 reviews)
"The outside and elevators are old but the actual room was pretty nice. No carpet in the room so i feel like its already cleaner because of that. Didnt have chance to go to the pool but it looked nice. Can be loud, but know that you are booking a room right off the freeway. We were able to watch the ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Hyatt Regency Orange County

Hyatt Regency Orange County

4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is AU$262 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$262
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,353 reviews)
"Very nice place - staff was so gracious and accomodating We will be back !"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort

Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort

3.5 out of 5
1460 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$319 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$319
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,887 reviews)
"It was super easy and fast to check in. The place is in the perfect spot to walk to Disneyland"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Island

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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 Pier.

Beacon Bay
Newport Beach which includes signage and a monument

Balboa Peninsula

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Balboa Peninsula
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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 Little Corona Beach.

Corona del Mar
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Newport Center

5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Newport Center
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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.

Lido Isle
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Mariners

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

Mariners

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