Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach Vacation Rentals: house rentals & more

Discover a selection of 1,000 vacation rentals in Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach that are perfect for your trip. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or even pets, Vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including air conditioning and swimming pools. Prices start at $125 per night, and houses and condos are popular options for a stay in Balboa Peninsula. Either way, you'll find a rental for everyone's needs.

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Stayed Oct 2020

Great place with lots of ways to get onto the bay.

This cute condo was great. Big bedrooms, small, yet functional kitchen with a tiny electric fry pan for scrambled eggs, and good convection oven! Having a parking space was also a bonus! Hosts were gracious, and generous. If there would be a downside...

Stayed Oct 2020

most helpful host yet!

We have booked houses in Newport Beach every year, some times twice a year. I've never had a host be so easy to work with and accommodating as Martha! With the uncertainty of the current COVID pandemic, we really needed to find a house that had a gre...

Stayed Oct 2020

Location is +/-

There is so much to like about this property... walk to the beach, walk to market and restaurants and coffee bars. Also there are bikes, boogie boards, beach towels, a paddle board, and a kayak available for use... as well as a garage for your car. I...

Stayed Oct 2020

Quick Cali Trip

My boys and I had to cancel our annual trip to Cali last May. Since things opened up we decided to go in October for a quick trip. This property was nice for us. Everyone had a bedroom and bath to theirselves. The rooftop patio was awesome! We were v...

Stayed Oct 2020

Great Rental

The rental was only 2 blocks from the beach. The property was cute and clean. The beds were comfortable, pillows a little uncomfortable. Plenty of kitchenware, but no hotpads. The upstairs renters were loud. With all that being said, we enjoyed our s...

Stayed Oct 2020

Was I thorough in researching this property?

I made an assumption based on the photos of this property that it was on the beach. It is not. It is the upper level of a property directly across the street from a small, uncrowded (at the time of my visit) beach on the bay with an immaculate swimmi...

Stayed Sep 2020

Clean comfortable place in a great location.

This was our 2nd time staying at this property with our dogs. Everything was perfect both times. The kitchen was well stocked, the bed was extremely comfortable. We had friends rent one of their other properties next door and it was perfect to be clo...

Stayed Sep 2020

Perfect Location

My family and I had a great time! The house is the perfect location - less than one block from the beach and within walking distance to several restaurants and a grocery store. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Street was quiet a...

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Soak up the sun from a Balboa Peninsula house rental

Travelers looking for houses for rent in Newport Beach need to check out Balboa Peninsula. The long stretch of beach that lines Balboa Peninsula is a sandy paradise where you can relax and soak up the sun. While the soft, sandy beach is a major attraction, Newport Beach Pier and Balboa Pier are some of the most happening nightlife spots as the sun sets. Fishing near the jetty is a favorite activity among locals and visitors to The Wedge at the edge of the peninsula. A unique aspect of the peninsula is the beachside green space of Balboa Peninsula Park.

Things to do

The most amazing sights and attractions at Balboa Peninsula

If you want the very best in vacation attractions, Balboa Peninsula vacation rentals are perfect for you. Besides the science museum and waterpark activities, there’s the Peninsula Point Park and Balboa Pier beach. You can’t beat this gorgeous area, which even has a playground for the kids. It’s perfect for surfing, boogie-boarding, kite flying, and other water fun, not to mention the best burgers and shakes around at the original Ruby’s Diner on the pier. Then check out the Newport Balboa Bike Trail to see the sights, or enjoy a bicycle bar crawl with your best friends!

Activities

Explore indoor and outdoor fun at Balboa Peninsula

Your visit to Balboa Peninsula begins with a trip on the Balboa Island Ferry, delivering you straight to the Balboa Island Fun Zone. Start your experience by enjoying the amusement park atmosphere of souvenir shops, arcades, a Ferris wheel, and even water activities. Then check out ExplorOcean to try out hands-on science experiments, discover one-of-a-kind exhibits, and go through the Touch Tank—a real ocean petting zoo! At the Balboa Pavilion, right on the waterfront, there’s a bit of fun for everyone, from visiting small shops to sightseeing to sport fishing to whale watching.

Weather

At Balboa Peninsula, you can enjoy amazing weather all year

Balboa Peninsula is one of the sunniest places around, with over 300 days of sunshine on average every year. It sees very little rainfall, boasting the ideal climate for walking, biking, sunbathing, and watersports, like fishing or whale watching or even sport fishing. You can hop on the local ferry or take a cruise to see the amazing ocean life! The average temperature in the summer ranges between 73 and 78 degrees, barring heat spells that see the temperature hit around 100. Overall, it’s an outstanding climate for year-round fun and excitement.

Natural features

Enjoy beautiful beaches and nature, all at Balboa Peninsula

As part of the Balboa Island community, the peninsula forms a part of three islands in Newport Harbor, joined by bridges to allow for easy access by ferry, foot, car, or bike. It’s got great access, and features beautiful sandy beach locales and coastlines, with a variety of marine life and easy access to the ocean. The area has been created from mudflats by dredging and engineering to create a stunning vacation spot, with Balboa Peninsula vacation rentals all over the island. If you’re looking for a fun and exciting vacation, check out Balboa Peninsula today.

How many vacation rentals are available around Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach?

Our 2020 property listings offer a large selection of 799 vacation rentals around Balboa Peninsula. From 570 house rentals to 219 condo and apartment rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.

What is the best area to stay when traveling to Balboa Peninsula?

Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the areas with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Balboa Peninsula:

Southwest Anaheim: 472 vacation rentals
Anaheim Resort: 454 vacation rentals
Balboa Island: 255 vacation rentals
Monarch Beach: 162 vacation rentals
Hermosa Village: 166 vacation rentals

For other neighborhoods, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.

What are the popular point of interests near where I can stay when traveling to Balboa Peninsula?

Vrbo offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Balboa Peninsula. From Vrbo travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

The Wedge: 3,209 vacation rentals
Balboa Fun Zone: 3,201 vacation rentals
Balboa Pier: 3,198 vacation rentals
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum: 3,201 vacation rentals
West Jetty View Park: 3,208 vacation rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Balboa Peninsula listed on Vrbo where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.

Can I rent Houses in Balboa Peninsula?

Yes, of course. Vrbo has 570 Houses in Balboa Peninsula. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Balboa Peninsula include:

Condos/Apartments: 219 rentals available
Cottages: 30 rentals available
Bungalows: 30 rentals available

But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other vacation rentals including Villas and more.

Can I find a vacation rental with pool in Balboa Peninsula?

Yes, you can select your preferred vacation rental with pool among our 9 vacation rentals with pool available in Balboa Peninsula. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.