What's Balboa Peninsula Like?
Balboa Peninsula is notable for its beach access. Enjoy fun activities in the neighborhood like boating and surfing. Spend an afternoon at Newport Harbor Nautical Museum or Balboa Fun Zone. There's plenty more to see, including Balboa Pier and Newport Pier.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Balboa Peninsula?
We have 986 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top places to stay in Balboa Peninsula:
Lido House, Autograph Collection
Luxury hotel with spa, outdoor pool- Restaurant • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Terrace • Attentive staff
Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters Inn
Art Deco B&B- Free WiFi • Walkable location
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
Beach B&B with 7 beach bars, restaurant- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Central location
Sonder Solarena
Hotel with outdoor pool- Free WiFi • Central location
Newport Channel Inn - Near Huntington State Beach
- Free parking • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Beach sun loungers • Walkable location
How to Get to Balboa Peninsula
Flying to:
- John Wayne Airport (SNA), 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Balboa Peninsula
- Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Balboa Peninsula
- Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB), 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from Balboa Peninsula
Things to See and Do in and around Balboa Peninsula
What to See in Balboa Peninsula
- Balboa Pier
- Newport Pier
- Balboa Peninsula Beaches
- Huntington Beach Beaches
- Balboa Beach
Things to Do in Balboa Peninsula
- Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
- Balboa Fun Zone
- ExplorOcean
- Lido Marina Village
Other Popular Balboa Peninsula Attractions
- Mother’s Beach
- The Wedge
- Edgewater
- Balboa Island Ferry
- Balboa Pavilion