Newport Beach Pier, with a length of 1032 feet, is a picturesque spot in the middle of the Balboa Peninsula. The municipal pier is a landmark, offering breathtaking sunset views and excellent oceanside relaxation.

The quiet surf at Corona Del Mar State Beach is great for swimming, and the half-mile expanse of sand makes it easy to find a space to sunbathe. The beach is surrounded by high cliffs, making it the ideal setting for a romantic date night or a family portrait.

The Balboa Pavilion is the most well-known sight on the peninsula, as well as the oldest standing building and a marine recreational facility, dating from 1906. The Newport Pier, Balboa Fun Zone, the Balboa Pier and the Dory Fishing Fleet are among the other attractions. There are numerous bars and restaurants that offer a lively nightlife.

If you’re looking for high-end shopping and delectable dining, Fashion Island’s massive open-air mall is unbeatable. Its sprawling complex in eastern Newport boasts over 200 retailers and cafés, as well as a giant multiplex cinema.

At this library and botanical garden, immerse yourself in one of the 15,000 volumes about the Pacific Southwest. The 2.2-acre gardens include an exotic collection of plants, as well as an on-site café and a variety of succulents and a Japanese garden.

Balboa Island is a man-made island located between the Balboa Peninsula and Newport Beach’s mainland. Originally, the island was a mudflat surrounded by wetlands. A bridge to the northeast connects the island to the mainland, and the Balboa Island Ferry runs between the island and the Balboa Peninsula to the south.