Built in 1929, the Spanish-style Balboa Inn is situated on Newport Beach, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and watersport rentals, and approximately six miles from Orange County's John Wayne International Airport. Los Angeles International Airport is about 40 miles away. The historic Balboa Pavilion is right down the street. Hotel amenities include the Siena's Northern Italian cuisine for dining in the courtyard or on the terrace with panoramic views from Catalina Island to Dana Point. There is a swimming pool next to the beach, as well as a rental kiosk that rents skates, bikes, and other beach gear. The hotel also offers the room service, concierge assistance, and meeting facilities, including the Siena Grand Ballroom. Guestrooms feature amenities such as fireplaces, balconies, and Jacuzzi tubs. The LA Lakers' Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's suite has nine-foot-high doors.
