Balboa Island
Spend a day strolling the quaint streets of Balboa Island to experience Newport Beach like a local. This charming neighborhood is dotted with beachside cottages, stores, and eateries. Its walking path offers unobstructed harbor views.
Newport Beach, California
You’ll be just two blocks from the family-friendly shops, restaurants, and sandy Newport Beach when you stay with Inspirato in four-bedroom Admiral or three-bedroom Bayside. Both of these newly built duplex residences boast rooftop terraces ideal for entertaining with an outdoor fireplace and a covered cabana. Both of these properties can be booked together to comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests.
Quick Facts
- suggested Airport
- John Wayne Airport (SNA)
- average High Temperature
- 72°F in summer; 63°F in winter
- closest Big City
- Los Angeles
- car Recommended?
- Yes
- average Water Temperature
- 60°F
Destination Highlights
Corona del Mar State Beach
Newport boasts over 10 miles of top-rated, pristine beaches. For prime sunbathing and water sports, try Corona del Mar State Beach. Nature lovers love Crystal Cove State Park for hiking, bird watching, and scenic lookouts.
Water Sports
Explore the calm waters surrounding the petite Balboa Island and Lido Island by sailboat, kayak, motorized vessel, or stand-up paddleboard. At mealtime, shore up at one of the area's laid-back restaurants along the bay.
About Newport Beach, California
So Much SoCal Fun
A family-friendly coastal enclave surrounding the Newport Harbor, Newport Beach is a laid-back surf town with gorgeous beaches and top-notch shopping. On Balboa Peninsula, kids will love exploring Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest interactive children’s museum and the Fun Zone, an old-school amusement park with arcade games and an oceanfront Ferris wheel. Shop the quaint boutiques of Balboa Island before taking in a sunset from Balboa Pier with the town’s signature treat in hand—a frozen banana hand-dipped in chocolate and rolled in sprinkles or nuts.
Forecasting your Newport Beach vacation
Thanks to its Pacific Coast location south of Los Angeles, Newport Beach enjoys a pleasant year-round climate. Summer months are dry and sunny, with temperatures in the low 70s; winters are mild with occasional rain and temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
