Balboa Bay Resort

Balboa Bay Resort sits on West Coast Highway, between the retail density of Fashion Island and the waterfront activity of Newport Harbor. The property provides a departure from the city’s inland bustle.

Choosing this resort over the smaller boutique stays nearby is a matter of scale. While the surrounding streets are often defined by narrow coastal cottages, this property uses its footprint to provide full-service amenities, including a gym and twenty-four-hour room service. It is a more utilitarian choice for those who prefer an all-inclusive rhythm to their stay, rather than navigating the neighborhood’s fragmented local offerings. You get the benefit of a ten-minute walk to the harbor, but with the buffer of a sprawling, self-contained site that keeps the local transit noise at bay.