Balboa Island Travel Guide
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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 cosy cafes.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Balboa Island

Hilton Anaheim
"Everything perfect, we’ll come back again!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Friendly service"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Hotel Huntington Beach
"All of the staff that I interacted with where exceptionally nice, especially the front desk. They"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
"Great customer service, the room was extremely clean, and the location was perfect."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"The shuttle stressed me out, too many people and not enough seats specifically in the morning and evenings. I feel like it was a fight getting back to the hotel every night. I also wished that there was coffee....we all need coffee on these trips and waiting to find a Starbucks was torture. The kids ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"As family of 4, we love the layout, looks super cute and warm. Rooms are well maintained, staff is friendly, and breakfast is good. Kids room is helpful and convenient."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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.
