Local Activities and Attractions

Activities in and around Newport Beach

Located part way between Los Angeles and San Diego, The Balboa Bay Club & Resort is within proximity to sporting events, amusement parks, concert venues, golf courses, and a variety of outdoor activities both on and off the water.

Experience the grace and elegance of our four-diamond accommodations, just minutes from some of Southern California’s most acclaimed venues.

Airports

John Wayne/Santa Ana Airport (7 miles)
Long Beach Airport (25 miles)
Los Angeles International Airport (45 miles)

Arts & Culture – Events

Annual Newport Beach Film Festival (April 26-May 2, 2012)
Sawdust Festival (June 24–August 28, 2011)
Festival of the Arts – Pageant of the Masters (July 7–August 31, 2012)

Arts & Culture – Venues

Orange County Art Museum (2 miles)
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum (4 miles)
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (5 miles)
Lyon Air Museum (7 miles)
South Coast Repertory (8 miles)
Pacific Symphony (9 miles)
Bowers Museum (10 miles)
Marconi Automotive Museum (11 miles)

Beaches & Parks

Newport Municipal Beach (2 miles)
Newport Pier located at Balboa Peninsula (2 miles)
Corona del Mar State Beach (3 miles)
Little Corona in Corona del Mar State Beach (4 miles)
The “Wedge” (5 miles)
Crystal Cove State Park (15 miles)

Boating & Water Sports Rentals (all available on-site)

Duffy Boat
Kayak
Stand-Up Paddle Board

Golf

Pelican Hill Golf Course (8 miles)
Oak Creek Golf Club (9 miles)
Tustin Ranch Golf Club (11 miles)
Strawberry Farms Golf Course (13 miles)
Monarch Beach Golf Links (14 miles)

Local Attractions

Newport Beach Public Library (2 miles)
Sherman Library and Gardens (3 miles)
Balboa Fun Zone (4 miles)
Disneyland (14 miles)
Knott’s Berry Farm (24 miles)
Catalina Island (25 miles)
Universal Studios Hollywood (45 miles)
LEGOLAND California (55 miles)

Shopping

The Shops at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort

• The Bay Club Collection
• The Grog Shop
• The Club Store
• Jewelry by Mardo

Boardwalk Shops at The Newport Pier (2 miles)
Fashion Island (2 miles)
Corona del Mar Plaza (3 miles)
Crystal Cove Promenade (3 miles)
South Coast Plaza (6 miles)

Sporting and Concert Venues

UCI (2 miles)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Baseball (14 miles)
The Honda Center Arena (18 miles)
Long Beach Veterans Stadium (25 miles)
Dodger Stadium (44 miles)
The Forum (44 miles)
USC (44 miles)
UCLA (53 miles)

Tours & Sightseeing

Newport Bay Conservancy
Newport at Your Feet