Title: "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=23610160&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay \*Garage Parking & Air Conditioning Apartment with kitchen, near Newport Beach Pier ## Photo gallery for "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay \*Garage Parking & Air Conditioning ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels - "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23620000/23610200/23610160/24a1acce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23620000/23610200/23610160/a684cb55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23620000/23610200/23610160/46aa846c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23620000/23610200/23610160/c64fec59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23620000/23610200/23610160/26d92fc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Newport Beach Pier, "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay \*Garage Parking & Air Conditioning provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay \*Garage Parking & Air Conditioning "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" (10% Weekly Discount) Beach and Bay are a block away. "GARAGE PARKING" for a "SUB COMPACT Car". "AIR CONDITIONING" Located between Newport and Balboa Piers this mid Century 4 unit building on West Balboa Blvd Is perfect for short walks to either Pier and many fine restaurants, as well as the Balboa Ferry and the Catalina Flyer. This Studio apartment has a new shower with barn door, granite counter tops, stainless appliances with dishwasher. There is a comfy queen size captain's bed with storage underneath and ample closet and drawer space. Side tables are laptop tables to provide a workspace. Amenities include Smart TV, Cable, free Wifi, coin op washer and Dryer, there is a gas BBQ with table and chairs on a shared patio space. Beach chairs are provided and stored in the garage with the laundry. This is a ground floor unit. There is a small bathroom with a small shower. Quite hours are very important. No Animals allowed on property due to allergies. City Short term rental permit SLP 13795 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38110000/38107700/38107682/70e642ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BALBOA OCEAN ESCAPE Steps to Beach and Bay with AC Balboa Peninsula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=38107682&PinnedHotelID=38107682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35060000/35057800/35057786/w2398h1594x0y6-cd31741a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balboa Back · Luxury Remodel Steps to Beach & Bay Balboa Peninsula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 8.6 Excellent 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=35057786&PinnedHotelID=35057786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38110000/38105400/38105334/97d6b1bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number SLP13795 ## About the area Located near the beach, this apartment is in Balboa Peninsula, a neighborhood in Newport Beach. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bren Events Center or Festival Amphitheatre. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Newport Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Newport-Beach.dx8111) [View more Apartments in Newport Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Newport-Beach-Apartments.d8111-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.60664%2C-117.91719&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5Gs0flAHfAjpKAFihRNJxGcdNVg=) Newport Beach, CA ### What's nearby - ![Balboa Island beach with the Pavilion in the background; Shutterstock ID 595732](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056397164/eea3ae6e-fec8-456b-9c51-24c49349fc82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balboa Beach 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Balboa Island 2017](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8111/99f1a293-5240-4587-b4e7-0d63023a0a91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balboa Peninsula Beaches 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Nature's show interrupts a clam digger's evening enterprise under Newport Pier. There are times when Nature reminds us to take a moment no matter what your endeavor to gaze upon her magnificence. Tip: sometimes a different perspective will give your capture a more memorable composition, on top is not always better. . . . #newportcoast #ilovenewportbeach #ocgrammers #newportbeach #beach #surf #sea #seashore #shore #waves #ocean #seascape #nikonz6 #nikon #photoshop #adobelightroom #cnntravel #RTWChat #BDTeam #bbctravel #fodorsonthego #lonelyplanet #lensculture ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8111/9f3076f6-6795-49d9-837d-04dd5a267cb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Newport Beach Pier 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![Balboa pier sunrise #natgeo #travel #artofvisuals #natgeotravel #beautifuldestinations #nikon #sonyalpha #instatravel#traveltheworld #bbctravel #aroundtheworld #tourtheplanet #bestintravel #roamtheplanet #picoftheday #TLPicks #NatGeoYourShot #californiaadventure #visitcalifornia #westcoast_exposures #travelcalifornia #ExploringTheGlobe #ilovenewportbeach #ocgrammers #newportbeach #beachstyle #beach #surf #sea #seashore ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8111/b477b4d5-b071-4028-8667-18c3b9ede4a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balboa Pier 3 min drive \- 2.3 km - Mother’s Beach 2 min walk \- 0.2 km ### Getting around - Tustin Station 25 min drive - John Wayne Airport (SNA) 13 min drive ### Restaurants - Mutt Lynch's 17 min walk - Baja Sharkeez 14 min walk - Stag Bar + Kitchen 15 min walk - Blackies by the Sea 16 min walk - 7-Eleven 13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning? ### What time is check-out at "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning? ### Where is "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay \*Garage Parking & Air Conditioning Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 95 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael G. Oct 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Location was perfect, 2 minute walk to the beach and pretty close to restaurants and coffee. Great place and it was nice to have easy access to beach chairs and boogie boards. ##### Michael G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DOMONIC R. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Loved it, close to shops, restaurants, beach and walking trails. Would love to come back and do it all over again. ##### DOMONIC R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### frida f. Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay. Location Location! It was a lovely stay. Half a block from the beach within a Newport residential neighborhood. Bed was comfy. Parking was great. Perfect for a solo traveler or couple. ##### frida f. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick H. Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach getaway! We spent a very relaxing 4 days in this cozy beachside studio - just the thing to escape the Midwest winter! Loved that the beach was just across the road. ##### Nick H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stella L. Mar 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Cute place to stay. Good anenities for beach fun too. ##### Stella L. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey S. Dec 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! We had a wonderful stay! It was close to everything and across the street from the beach. Would definitely stay again! ##### Jeffrey S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan H. Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Location was perfect - place was just what we needed ##### Dan H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald K. Oct 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome getaway 1240 Balboa is a super nice place to stay while visiting Newport Beach. Great location, clean and well maintained! Simple booking and check in/out procedures ##### Donald K. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great quiet getaway. The place was well stocked with everything you need for a vacation rental. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful and just a short walk to the beach. The management was super responsive. We’ll definitely rent with them again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tayler M. Apr 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Amazing time spent here for our honeymoon. Close to the beach and the bike path. Easy access to get to everything. Space was clean and great size for 2 people. ##### Tayler M. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie O. Sep 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Newport Beach Getaway Great space for 1-2 people. Unit was very well appointed, very clean, easy walkable location to lots of fun things to do, ocean and bay. ##### Marie O. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ahmed Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great location with an easy walk to the beach Beach gear in the garage was nice to have available garage only fits small cars... we had a Mazada 3 and barely fits ##### Ahmed Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marina D. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay We really enjoyed our stay. Walk to beach was perfect. Quiet at night. Everything was perfect not too much just right. Thank you ##### Marina D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josie W. May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach stay Great location, right across from beach. Walking distance to many amenities. All the beach essentials in the garage was fantastic. Only constructive criticisms would be sheets have visible stains albeit clean but still. ##### Josie W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Oct 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2nd time 2nd time staying here. Love the location. Easy to beach and restaurants. Very clean and enjoyable place to stay. Easily one of the better places to stay if parking is an issue no issues finding street parking at any time if you don't use the garage. ##### David S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M., GREELEY Oct 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Relaxing Beach Week Our stay was perfection! Lovely small cottage/apt, had everything we needed. Comfy bed, fully-stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the patio for our breakfast and coffee. Used the grill and kitchen. Will definitely use this one again :) ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela A. Jul 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy one-bedroom close to beach and restaurants This property was clean and exactly as listed. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked with necessities. The shared patio was a nice bonus with a large table, chairs and umbrella. The only small challenge was parking. The garage only fits a small vehicle, and we had an SUV so we had to search for street parking nearby, which can be difficult on weekends. Loved the proximity of the beach, board walk and all the restaurants. We parked our vehicle and walked practically everywhere. ##### Angela A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sali D. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I Want To Go Back! Cute, beachy and with everything you need for the beach. Older unit but modernized with all the comforts of home. Perfectly situated to the beach (ocean & bayside), restaurants, etc. I will definitely stay there again. Enjoyed 4 mile beach walks each morning and night and didn’t want to come home. Parking wasn’t bad either and my car was parked for days. I just paid attention to the street sweeping signs as they directed. Responsive owners were so helpful and nice when I couldn’t find my email! ##### Sali D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele W. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location and lovely apartment The apartment was very clean and very well equipped. the unit was quite I did not hear any noise from the neighboring units. It met the description on the website. The location was great. A block off the beach and many nights we walked to the Naples Pier for dinner. The location is really nice because you are between the two piers but it is a quiet sweet spot. If you like to walk there is the ocean side and the bayside which are both beautiful. Lovely. Would highly recommend. ##### Michele W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara B. Feb 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Haven In A Perfect Location Balboa Sea Escape exceeded all my expectations. Every detail was thoughtfully considered and made for a lovely stay. The kitchen was well-stocked, the bed was super comfortable, parking was convenient (the garage is indeed small even for a compact car so I parked there once and then there was easy street parking the rest of the time), and the location was perfect for exploring the area by foot or by car. I was traveling alone and felt completely safe and at ease. Communication with the owners was easy and helpful. It's a beautiful space with a cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat. Five stars!!! ##### Sara B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki May 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I liked the beach accessibility close by within walking distance, the ability to drive a short distance and cook in the fully equipped kitchen, the comfort of the bed, and having beach chairs and beach towels and beach umbrella provided to take to the beach for the day. The bathroom tiled shower was great, except that you had to take the spray nozzle off the shower head to use. The garage was small, but allowed us to put our small car in the garage during street cleaning days! There were thin walls, so it caused people to hear someone talking next to them in the adjoining unit. The small couch and chair were leather and were comfortable, except excessive use causes the person to slide forward. It was hard to use the covered patio table & chairs - which was very nice - because four units shared the same space! ##### Vicki Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim G. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean but small Balboa Sea Escape was very clean and easy to find. Parking is as too tight for our car and we didn’t have an oversized car. We had to park on the street out on Balboa Blvd. Bed was comfortable and the AC worked great. Well stocked kitchen and close to the beach. Looking at the pictures I thought it would be closer to the beach and on the beach side of balboa but it is on the bay side. It’s a short walk across balboa Blvd and comes out right by the school and basketball courts. Bathroom is VERY small and tight but we made it work. Would rent again for a quick short trip but would want more space for a longer stay. We weee there from Wednesday night to Sunday morning. I did have to be the one to reach out for information on checking in less than 48 hours before check in since I hadn’t heard from the host. Overall a great rental. ##### Kim G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verna S. Oct 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little apartment for two - Review of Apt B Pros \* Location, Location, Location - within walking distance to both piers, lots of stores and restaurants, and just across the street from the beach! \* Very clean \* Comfy bed - slept great! \* Nice and very well stocked kitchen - we would have appreciated more than two packets of coffee for a 5-night stay but it held us over until we could buy coffee. \* The outdoor patio and table is a nice place to have morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. \* This apartment set back from the street which is nice. Cons \* Sound - overall quiet but at night I could hear snoring and coughing from Apt B as well as phone notifications. There is sound from Balboa Blvd as well but it subsides at night. \* Figuring out how to get the mini-split heating/cooling system set right (even with the instructions) but we did and were then comfortable. \* Sofa isn’t the most comfortable but worked for us. \* The description of a very small shower is accurate. It worked for me (5’4”, 130lb) and my husband was alright (5’11”, 185) but if you are a very large person, it will quite cramped. \* The interior of the bathroom medicine cabinet could use some attention and the paint is beginning to peel off the bathroom door and walls. I only had one communication with the property manager while we were there and they responded immediately. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Verna S. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica H. Oct 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was great! ##### Erica H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad D. Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean, great beach access ##### Brad D. 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