Balboa Peninsula
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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.
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 carefree afternoon at Balboa Beach during your travels in Newport Beach? Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the biking 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 biking trails.
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.
West Jetty View Park
After visiting West Jetty View Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum
Top hotels in Balboa Peninsula
Solarena
We loved this hotel! It’s such a great location, loved the room, and very convenient parking. Will be coming back soon!
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Lido House, Autograph Collection
Gorgeous property, not too big, rooftop bar was awesome on a warm night. Overall great service, clean rooms & well maintained property
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel
Great Hotel, lovely staff.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
We love the place. My husband did complain about the size of the bath towels. Not very big.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Little Inn By The Bay Newport Beach
Room was clean, location was great, bed was comfortable. Overall a great stay
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Newport Channel Inn - Near Huntington State Beach
I am honestly quite surprised that this place has the reviews it does. It was one of the dirtiest and run down hotels we have ever stayed at. So much so that we finally got out of bed at 3:45am to begin our travels home because we couldn’t sleep. The beds were incredibly uncomfortable, and dip down ...
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Peninsula
Balboa Island
The beaches and waterfront are a few reasons travelers visit Balboa Island. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Newport Dune and Balboa Beach are a few top sights nearby.
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.
Mariners Mile
While there might not be top attractions in Mariners Mile, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Newport Dune and Balboa Beach.
Lido Isle
Though Lido Isle might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Balboa Beach and Mother’s Beach.
Newport Heights
Newport Heights might not have many top sights, but Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Dune are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Newport
While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Mother’s Beach.
