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Fashion Island
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Fashion Island during your visit to Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and charming coffeehouses.
Newport Pier
Explore the waterfront of Newport Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Balboa Pier
Explore the waterfront of Balboa Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.
Crystal Cove Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crystal Cove Beach during your trip to Newport Beach? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Newport Dune
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Newport Dune during your trip to Newport Beach? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its 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
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High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Balboa Island Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
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Grand Legacy At the Park
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Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
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Hyatt Regency Orange County
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Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
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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 Pier.
Balboa Peninsula
Primarily residential with commercial areas, the Balboa Peninsula encloses Newport Harbor and features Balboa Village and Balboa Peninsula Point. Enjoy attractions like Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pier, and The Wedge, while easily accessing nearby islands via bridges and ferries.
Corona del Mar
Discover cliffside views, tide pools, and beaches like Corona del Mar State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park. Stroll through village shops and visit landmarks such as Sherman Library and Gardens.
Newport Center
While visiting Newport Center, you might make a stop by sights like Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport.
Lido Isle
Though Lido Isle might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newport Pier and Balboa Beach.
Mariners
If you're spending some time in Mariners, Westcliff Plaza and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
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