Balboa Bay Resort

What the classifiers highlight

Fifteen acres of Newport Beach waterfront hold three room types near 500 square feet each with private balconies, a 3,000-square-foot Presidential Suite with its own grand piano, and a 10,000-square-foot spa. Forbes notes the shift from old-school nautical décor toward a more contemporary look, plus a Blend Café known for banana bread and summer concerts on the water.