What's Balboa Island Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Balboa Island? In the larger area, you'll find top places to visit like Irvine Spectrum Center. Balboa Pier and Newport Dune are two places to visit nearby.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Balboa Island?
We have 139 accommodations in the neighborhood. Though our travelers don't have any top picks in Balboa Island, here is one favorite nearby:
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach - 4.3 mi (6.8 km) away
4-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools, restaurant- Free parking • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Spa tub • Close to the airport
How to Get to Balboa Island
Flying to:
- John Wayne Airport (SNA), 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Balboa Island
- Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Balboa Island
- Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB), 20.5 mi (33 km) from Balboa Island
Things to See and Do in and around Balboa Island
Things to See near Balboa Island:
- Balboa Pier (0.5 mi/0.7 km away)
- Newport Dune (0.7 mi/1.1 km away)
- Balboa Beach (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
- Corona del Mar State Beach (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- Newport Pier (1.9 mi/3.1 km away)
Things to Do near Balboa Island:
- Fashion Island (1.3 mi/2.2 km away)
- Pelican Hill Golf Course (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Orange County Fairgrounds (4 mi/6.5 km away)
- Bren Events Center (4.2 mi/6.7 km away)
- Balboa Fun Zone (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)