For more information, visit the Balboa Fun Zone website. Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach (773 reviews) ...

A small, man-made island connected to the Newport Beach mainland by bridge ... It leaves from the port near Balboa Fun Zone and arrives at a public dock on the west side of Balboa Island.

Where to go: Enter Balboa Island in Newport Beach from Jamboree Road where it turns into Marine Avenue. Once you cross the bridge, look for street parking. Show Caption1 of 7 Decoration homes on S.