Balboa Peninsula Travel Guide

Newport Beach

Looking south from the pier on an a gray day
Looking south from the pier on an a gray day
Perfect spot for an early morning walk. The view from the pier at Newport Beach is forever changing. This morning was stunning. Walk from pier to pier along the pathway and you’ll have done about 4 miles
Newport Beach, CA. December 20, 2015.
Finding a reason to get out of bed

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Top hotels in Balboa Peninsula

Solarena

Solarena

2 out of 5
6208 West Coast Highway Newport Beach CA
The price is ₹10,632 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹10,632
₹11,695 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (467 reviews)
It was a good hotel for the price however they charge quite a lot for parking even though the parking lot was completely empty! It was mid week in winter and literally ALL the guest parking spots were empty. I was checking in late so I was tired and then had to go find street parking. I can understand ...

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Solarena
Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1800 W Balboa Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is ₹18,317 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
₹18,317
₹23,689 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Fashion Island and Huntington Beach Pier are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Great hotel, loved everything with the exception of a strong sewage smell in my bathroom.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

3.5 out of 5
2102 West Oceanfront Newport Beach CA
The price is ₹23,171 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹23,171
₹25,488 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in Newport Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
What a gem! Love that there are still places like this. You can tell the staff really pays attention to the care of this lovely inn. Everyone was so very helpful! Kevin was friendly and attentive. We stayed in room 9 which was darling. The fireplace is such a nice touch. Room 9 has two ways to enter, ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
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 ₹35,347 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹35,347
₹45,307 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (402 reviews)
Amazing!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Lido House, Autograph Collection
Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters Inn

Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters Inn

3 out of 5
2306 W Oceanfront Newport Beach CA
Stay at this beach B&B in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (698 reviews)
Favorite spot on the peninsula!!!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters 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 ₹13,340 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
₹13,340
₹14,674 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 beach bars and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was pleasant but the mattress on the bed is in horrible condition and needs to be replaced ASAP. There was a huge dip in it and I could feel springs or something poking me through the mattress fabric all night. Really hard to sleep like that. Room 4.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

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

Fork in the road.

Balboa Island

Balboa Island is well liked for its beaches and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Newport Dune and Balboa Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Balboa Island
Beautiful sunset at balboa island. Enjoying the last days of November!

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.

Beacon Bay
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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.

Mariners Mile
Aerial view of Lido Island in Newport Beach harbor in Orange County, California

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.

Lido Isle
Paddleboarding towards the sunset with my nixy iSUP

Newport Heights

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

Newport Heights
Perfect spot for an early morning walk. The view from the pier at Newport Beach is forever changing. This morning was stunning. Walk from pier to pier along the pathway and you’ll have done about 4 miles

West Newport

While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Mother’s Beach.

West Newport


Balboa Peninsula Travel Guide

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