What hotels are near Balboa Pier?

Hotels near Balboa Pier: (0.04 km) Stay at the Balboa Pier Promenade & Be Walking Distance to Everything! (0.04 km) Stay at the Center of the Balboa Pier Promenade & Walk to All the Fun! (0.05 km) Balboa Inn (0.12 km) Sandy Toes Retreat (0.16 km) On the Boardwalk with views of the Ocean & Balboa Pier--steps to the Fun Zone View all hotels near Balboa Pier on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Balboa Pier?

Restaurants near Balboa Pier: (0.01 km) Cabo Cantina (0.05 km) Siena Ristorante (0.05 km) Tacos Cancun (0.11 km) Great MEX (0.17 km) Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom View all restaurants near Balboa Pier on Tripadvisor

What attractions are near Balboa Pier?

Attractions near Balboa Pier: (0.05 km) Seaside Bicycle Company (0.05 km) Main Street Surf Shop (0.16 km) Davey's Locker (0.15 km) Catalina Flyer (0.12 km) Segway Orange County View all attractions near Balboa Pier on Tripadvisor

Balboa Pier (Newport Beach) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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sainbasha

Irvine, CA2,792 contributions

Family piece

Mar 2023 • Friends

This is a nice and quite pier on Newport Beach. There is ample parking available as well as small and cute hotels for staying. Ample green space also to walk around. The pier is next to a quite town which has nice little shops. On the pier itself you will some fisherman trying to catch some fish. If you are lucky you may see some dolphins swimming in the sea also. Good to spend a couple of hours with the family.

Written 15 April 2023

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Aubry C

Atlanta, Georgia, United States92 contributions

Great boardwalk that has something for everyone!

Jul 2022 • Family

We were staying further up the beach and went down to this boardwalk a couple different times- both times for sunset! We walked the pier, ate food, had drinks and one night even rented bikes for an hour and rode south for a bit and back. Rentals are easy and right there in the main square. Parking is horrendous though- get there an hour or so before sunset or who you will cruising around looking for a spot at sunset!

Written 30 July 2022

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Dorothy S

Los Angeles, CA140 contributions

Kitschy fun

Apr 2022

Hopped the Island Ferry to Catalina, but always enjoy the Pier before/after! Fun, old fashioned wooden boardwalk/pier that feels like endless summer :)

Written 14 April 2022

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MrGaucho1987

Santa Barbara, CA1,002 contributions

Honestly, It's a Pier. Take a few minutes to Walk It and Then Keep Moving

Feb 2022

Here are some Pro Tips. Include the pier as part of your overall Balboa experience. Walk out to enjoy a nice view of the coast and maybe grab an expensive lunch. Then move on to the rest of the island (e.g. ride the ferry). Unlike other [opular Southern California piers like Santa Monoca and Santa Barbara, there is not much to do out here. Bring a layer of clothing as beach weather can be unpredictable.

Written 25 March 2022

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Hanan C

California643 contributions

Nice during winter

Feb 2021 • Friends

It’s nice to walk on the pier during Covid because it is less crowded. It is a short pier and at the end, there is a Ruby’s Diner. There are a lot of fishermen on the pier catching mackerel. There are also a lot of wooden benches along the pier to sit and take the view. The view of the beach from pier is really nice. The pier has restrooms.

Written 15 February 2021

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PJB

Lake Elsinore, CA34 contributions

A Popular Pier

Sep 2020

A typical pier but heavily used during the summer months. On most days fishermen can be seen at its end. Available parking, though limited, depending on season is close for fees. Many small eateries close by.

Written 22 October 2020

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Mary B

Little Rock, AR3 contributions

Perfect getaway

Feb 2020

We stayed at a bnb steps away from the beach and pier. It was Feb but the weather was perfect and clear. Restaurants and the marina were in walking distance. Perfect long weekend.

Written 16 March 2020

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Marion Coddington

Newport Beach, CA40 contributions

Great Pier with Ruby’s Restaurant at the end.

Feb 2020

I have walked this pier for many years. In my youth, I swam around the pier.
It’s fun to walk all the way to the end, because there is so much to see, and a fantastic restaurant at the end. I love to watch the fishermen, the fisherwomen and the surfers.

Written 2 March 2020

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Simone

Johnson City, TN1,603 contributions

Relaxing & memorable

Feb 2020 • Couples

Love walking this pier! It’s so relaxing and enjoyable, watching people fishing & eating at Ruby’s & staying for a sunset. We sat in Ruby’s and watched dolphins swimming around. So extraordinary. Great place for pictures.

Written 8 February 2020

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GixxerWoody

Xenia, OH204 contributions

A good pier to chill at

Oct 2019

Just a normal pier but to me it is special since they caught a shark ray so it was a cool experience plus the laid back feel of Newport is my kind of spot.

Written 17 January 2020

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