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 The Balboa Bay Club & Resort, Newport Beach

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At The Balboa Bay Club & Resort, it’s all about the water. Come to Southern California and enjoy the only waterfront resort in Newport Beach. This Mediterranean-style, 4-diamond resort has something for everyone to enjoy.

Without even leaving The Resort, guests enjoy elegant accommodations, fine dining, a spa, salon, heated swimming and whirlpool, fitness center and fun water activities from our own marina. The private dock provides guests with access to rentals featuring electric Duffy boats, stand-up paddleboards (adult and children size) and one and two person kayaks. Pre-arranged chartered boats for sightseeing and fishing can easily embark and disembark guests from our docks as well.

The fun doesn’t stop there. Nearby activities include: shopping in the quaint town of Balboa Island, the artist village of Laguna Beach, bike riding, hiking, the beach, boating and so much more. And in the evening—fine dining, music and dancing is on the menu—savor exquisite cuisine and indulge in true bayside luxury at The First Cabin Restaurant. Led by Austrian-born Chef Josef Lageder and his culinary staff, the restaurant uses only the season’s freshest ingredients and offers an impressive wine menu with over 600 wines to choose from. When dinner is complete, enjoy a stroll down the boardwalk to Duke’s Place, named after John Wayne himself, where nightly music and dancing is offered.

The 160 luxurious guest rooms, and ten suites of The Balboa Bay Club & Resort, combine a casual mix of light and dark wood furnishings, plantation shutters and open to patios or balconies. During July and August, mid-week guest room rates start from $209, and weekend guest room rates start from $249. Rates are based on availability at the time of booking and are subject to change. Check our website for the latest value-rich resort packages. Visit BalboaBayClub.com or call 949.645.5000 for more information. The Balboa Bay Club & Resort. The location is legendary. And so is the experience.