Balboa Island Travel Guide
Newport Beach
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Corona del Mar State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Corona del Mar State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newport Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Top hotels in Balboa Island
Hotel Huntington Beach
Shower head was short. Time for a refresher. Nice people and clean
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Clean room, perfect location great service
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
We always stay here when going to Disneyland. 15 minute walk to security checkpoint for Downtown Disney (7 more minutes to the park gate). Breakfast is great. Property is clean. Staff is wonderful.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Love staying here as it is our go to when visiting Disney. Not a fan of wristbands to get on off shuttle. Rooms clean but water pressure sucked.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Beautiful hotel and easy location to freeways. The room was very nice… clean and comfortable. The staff was charming. I will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Rooftop bar closed on two nights we stayed - Sun/Mon - so that was very disappointing.
Reviewed on 3 May 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.
