HOTELS & resorts

For those in search of a luxury escape, The Resort at Pelican Hill, Lido House and Balboa Bay Resort all offer sumptuous accommodations and ample amenities. At each of these Newport Beach hotels, guests can enjoy everything from ocean views and fine dining to luxury spas and scenic outdoor spaces

Balboa Bay Resort is a short, two-mile drive to Balboa Island, while the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is only one mile away. VEA Newport Beach (formerly the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa) is set to open this spring and will also be a quick eight-minute drive to Balboa Island.

The Balboa Peninsula is a scenic three-mile stretch with the harbor on one side and sandy beaches on the other.

The Balboa Pier is 920 feet long. Visitors can walk down and dine at Ruby’s Diner at the end of the pier, take in views using the periscopes, sit on benches and watch the surfers below and enjoy free fishing.

The Spa at Pelican Hill boasts a magnificent space for wellness, healing and inspiration and offers treatments ranging from therapeutic massages and facials to manicures and pedicures. Boost Spa at Lido House utilizes natural botanicals in each treatment to spark vitality and enrich the mind, body and spirit. And for those in search of a spa experience with all the bells and whistles, The Spa at Balboa Bay Resort not only offers massages, skin treatments and body therapies, but its guests can also enjoy access to whirlpools, steam rooms and saunas.

When it comes to pet-friendly hotels, Newport Beach doesn’t shy away from a bit of shedding. Your furry friend can join you on vacation at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, Balboa Inn, The Resort at Pelican Hill, Balboa Bay Resort and Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina!

Newport Beach is home to an assortment of places to shop. From the luxury outdoor lifestyle center of Fashion Island to the charming store-lined streets of Lido Marina Village, there’s no shortage of retail therapy. Other Newport Beach shopping destinations include Balboa Island, Westcliff Plaza, Corona Del Mar Plaza, Crystal Cove Shopping Center and more.

If you’re in search of a true waterfront vacation, Balboa Bay Resort is your best bet. This luxury resort sits on the harbor’s edge, offering guests easy access to water activities like boating, sailing, kayaking, Jet Skiing and more. However, if you’re in search of a more boutique waterfront hotel, Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, Newport Beach Hotel, Balboa Inn and Little Inn by the Bay are practically all on the beach. There are also several hotels located on Newport Beach’s Back Bay; these include Newport Beach Marriott Bayview, Hyatt Regency Newport Beach and Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina.

When it comes to camping in Newport Beach, there’s no better spot than Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina. This 10-acre RV park and marina sits on the beautiful Back Bay and is home to a mile of beachfront property with a water park and playground for the kids. Spend a weekend hare, and choose between camping, cottage or RV accommodations.