Photo of Balboa beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Balboa beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Balboa beach with long straight shore

Photo of Balboa beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Balboa beach and the settlement

Photo of Balboa beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.6

Excellent

Balboa beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Balboa beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Balboa beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.SideDoor is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Balboa beach?

There are 375 places to stay in the Balboa beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Balboa beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7907892&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Groundswell E</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8497860&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rise and Shine</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8867694&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sea Glass by AvantStay</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6610058&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">NB-906A Balboa Boardwalk 3 Bedroom I</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6610208&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Balboa Island Diamond Resort Compound</a></li></ul>

Balboa Island, United States

#3 out of 385 in California

8.6

Excellent

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Balboa • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant SideDoor

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Five Crowns

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Coliseum Pool & Grill

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Restaurant Pelican Grill

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Cafe The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove

9.2 - Excellent 4.4km

Restaurant Crystal Cove Shake Shack

9.2 - Excellent 4.5km

Bar Javier's Restaurant - Newport Beach

9 - Excellent 5.1km

Restaurant Marché Moderne

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Restaurant Starbucks

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Farm Roger's Gardens

1.9km

Park Huntington State Beach

5.3km

Park Crystal Cove State Park

7.2km

Hiking Area Moro Ridge Lookout

7.3km

Park TeWinkle Park

7.4km

Park Irvine Cove Beach

7.6km

Park William R Mason Regional Park

7.7km

Park Turtle Rock Community Park

8km

Park Crescent Bay Point Park

8.9km

Grocery Store Tanaka Farms

9.7km

Grocery Store Pavilions

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Balboa Peninsula Park

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Tourist Attraction Balboa Pier

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Tourist Attraction Balboa Pavilion

9 - Excellent 300m

Tourist Attraction Bonita Canyon Sports Park

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Arroyo Park

9 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Bonita Creek Park

9.2 - Excellent 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Coastal Peak Park

9.4 - Excellent 7.3km

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About

Balboa beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 3th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 641.1 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Balboa settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Balboa beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Corona Del Mar, which has a rating of 8.3.

Balboa beach is located in California within Balboa, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

3.7 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Balboa • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant SideDoor

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Five Crowns

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Coliseum Pool & Grill

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Restaurant Pelican Grill

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Cafe The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove

9.2 - Excellent 4.4km

Restaurant Crystal Cove Shake Shack

9.2 - Excellent 4.5km

Bar Javier's Restaurant - Newport Beach

9 - Excellent 5.1km

Restaurant Marché Moderne

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Restaurant Starbucks

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Farm Roger's Gardens

1.9km

Park Huntington State Beach

5.3km

Park Crystal Cove State Park

7.2km

Hiking Area Moro Ridge Lookout

7.3km

Park TeWinkle Park

7.4km

Park Irvine Cove Beach

7.6km

Park William R Mason Regional Park

7.7km

Park Turtle Rock Community Park

8km

Park Crescent Bay Point Park

8.9km

Grocery Store Tanaka Farms

9.7km

Grocery Store Pavilions

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Balboa Peninsula Park

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Tourist Attraction Balboa Pier

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Tourist Attraction Balboa Pavilion

9 - Excellent 300m

Tourist Attraction Bonita Canyon Sports Park

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Arroyo Park

9 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Bonita Creek Park

9.2 - Excellent 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Coastal Peak Park

9.4 - Excellent 7.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

830m from the beach

Sea Glass by AvantStay

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Balboa • 130m from center

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970m from the beach

6 Pleasant

Balboa Island Diamond Resort Compound

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Balboa • 600m from center

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1km from the beach

Newport Stunner

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Balboa • 950m from center

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Nearest Beaches

1.1km 15 min walk

China Cove China Cove

6.7 Good

1.2km 16 min walk

Balboa Peninsula beach Balboa Peninsula beach

7.8 Very good

1.4km 18 min walk

Corona Del Mar Corona Del Mar

8.3 Very good

4km

Newport Beach Newport Beach

7.8 Very good

4.3km

Crystal Cove Beach Crystal Cove Beach

7.6 Very good

6.5km

Scotchmans Cove Park beach Scotchmans Cove Park beach

7.7 Very good

8.4km

Irvine Cove Beach Irvine Cove Beach

6.9 Good

8.9km

Huntington Beach Huntington Beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Balboa • 750m

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 641.1km

Transport

Airport

JNP • 830m

Bus Station

Bayside-Ent 919 Newport • 1.5km

Train Station

Tustin • 14.6km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.6 Excellent

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Average Reviews rating

8.6 Excellent

Kellan Everly

10 Exceptional

This beach is amazing! The waves are truly impressive with nice big swells. I absolutely love it.

March 2024

Zalara

10 Exceptional

This beach is the perfect spot for biking from one end to the other, allowing you to take in every inch of its beauty. It's definitely worth it.

March 2024

Eliana Marlowe

10 Exceptional

There was sand in unexpected places, but overall it was a beautiful beach.

March 2024

Kieran Everhart

10 Exceptional

The waves at this beach are huge! It's a blast for the kids. We even got to see a bunch of dolphins swimming really close to the shore.

March 2024

Elias Montague

10 Exceptional

The beach is really lovely! We had no trouble finding parking, but we did visit on a Monday. I bet it gets crowded on weekends.

March 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Balboa beach?

The Balboa beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Balboa beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Balboa beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Balboa beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Balboa beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Balboa beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Balboa beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Balboa beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Balboa beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Balboa beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Balboa beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Balboa beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.SideDoor is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Balboa beach?

There are 375 places to stay in the Balboa beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Balboa beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Balboa beach from parking?

The Balboa beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Balboa beach?

There are 3 attractions near Balboa beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Balboa Pier located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Balboa beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Balboa beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Balboa beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Balboa beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.