This historic landmark has been a one stop vacation destination since 1929. Perfectly situated on the sand at Newport Beach, the Balboa Inn can be your one stop destination for relaxation, recreation, and romance. In addition to comfortable accommodations in an ideal setting, the Balboa Inn is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, water sport rentals for boating, jet skiing, sport fishing, parasailing and cruises in the harbor or to Catalina Island. Old world ambience on the sand at Balboa. Nearby Airports * John Wayne SNA - 6 miles * Los Angeles LAX ...