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 Beach and Balboa Pier.
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 Beach
- Balboa Pier
- Newport Pier
- Balboa Peninsula Beaches
- Huntington Beach Beaches
Things to Do in Balboa Peninsula
- Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
- Balboa Fun Zone
- ExplorOcean
- Lido Marina Village
Other Popular Balboa Peninsula Attractions
- Balboa Pavilion
- Mother’s Beach
- The Wedge
- Edgewater
- Balboa Island Ferry
When Is the Best Time to Visit Newport Beach?
- Hottest months: September, August, July, October (average 71°F)
- Coldest months: February, January, December, March (average 58°F)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 2 inches of rainfall)