Balboa Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Newport Beach which includes signage and a monument
Newport Beach showing signage, street scenes and café lifestyle
Balboa Peninsula
Newport Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a sunset
Balboa Peninsula

Popular places to visit

Newport Pier

Newport Pier

4/5(3 reviews)

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.

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 cosy cafes.

Balboa Pier
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
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
The Wedge

The Wedge

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, The Wedge might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newport Beach. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the cycling trails.

The Wedge
Balboa Pavilion

Balboa Pavilion

You can learn about the history of Newport Beach when you stop by Balboa Pavilion. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.

Balboa Pavilion

Activities

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

AU$63
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

AU$41
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
4 Hour Private Luxury Boat Charter in Newport Beach - Emerald Bay

4 Hour Private Luxury Boat Charter in Newport Beach

AU$2,338
per traveller
4 Hour Private Luxury Boat Charter in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Electric Boat Rental

Newport Beach: Electric Boat Rental

AU$363
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Beach: Electric Boat Rental
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

AU$141
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Photographer, Professional Photoshoot - Newport Beach

Photographer, Professional Photoshoot - Newport Beach

AU$579
per adult
Photographer, Professional Photoshoot - Newport Beach
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Our pick of the best Balboa Peninsula Hotel Deals

Lido House, Autograph Collection
Lido House, Autograph Collection
4.5 out of 5
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$813 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$813
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (349 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean, close to everything you need and can walk to!"

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Lido House, Autograph Collection
Sonder Solarena
Sonder Solarena
3.5 out of 5
6208 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$242 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (302 reviews)
"Loved the staff, amazing people"

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Sonder Solarena
Newport Channel Inn - Near Huntington State Beach
Newport Channel Inn - Near Huntington State Beach
2 out of 5
Newport Beach
The price is AU$204 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good location for beaches"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

Newport Channel Inn - Near Huntington State Beach
Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Balboa Inn, On the Beach
3 out of 5
105 Main St, Newport Beach, CA
The price is AU$465 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$465
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Love this hotel. The only bummer was not being given the room we paid for. Thankfully they rectified the issue even though it seemed like they didn’t want to."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
3.5 out of 5
2102 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA
The price is AU$371 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$371
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star beach B&B in Newport Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (943 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at the hotel! Just wanted a little getaway for two nights. Location is perfect, right on the beach. It’s a very unique and very old style hotel. But that’s what gives it all of its charm. We felt as if we had stepped back in time. The staff was wonderful. Lauren checked us ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach
Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach
2 out of 5
2627 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
The price is AU$321 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$321
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 10 beach bars, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (888 reviews)
A little confused
"Wonderful staff but odd arrangements in room. Please resolve: 1) Coffee machine with no coffee and no cups 2) Bathroom with no cups Why $200 deposit taken when nothing in room or refrigerator to cover? Hope this helps."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Peninsula

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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
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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.

Balboa Island
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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
Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage

West Newport

While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Newport Pier and Balboa Peninsula Beaches.

West Newport
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Newport Heights

When in Newport Heights, you can plan a visit to Newport Pier and Balboa Peninsula Beaches, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newport Heights
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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

Balboa Peninsula Travel Guide

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