Beach access is available at the end of most streets as the balboa area at the end of the Newport Beach peninsula. The pier area has lots of parking, Pier Plaza and Peninsula Park, which has a band stand, baseball diamonds, soccer field, playground, picnic tables and grills. Beach wheelchairs available. All the way at the end of the peninsula is West Jetty Park, which overlooks the Wedge, a popular but dangerous surfing spot.
If you are looking for something extra, this fun historic district boasts shops, restaurants and a terminal for Catalina Island at the Balboa Pavilion. The pavilion has a gift shop, restaurant and banquet room. There is also the balboa fun zone with a ferris wheel, rides and candy shops. A boardwalk runs along the bay to the Newport Harbor Yacht Club.
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
Historical Status
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
- Historical Status
Beach access is available at the end of most streets as the balboa area at the end of the Newport Beach peninsula. The pier area has lots of parking, Pier Plaza and Peninsula Park, which has a band stand, baseball diamonds, soccer field, playground, picnic tables and grills. Beach wheelchairs available. All the way at the end of the peninsula is West Jetty Park, which overlooks the Wedge, a popular but dangerous surfing spot.
If you are looking for something extra, this fun historic district boasts shops, restaurants and a terminal for Catalina Island at the Balboa Pavilion. The pavilion has a gift shop, restaurant and banquet room. There is also the balboa fun zone with a ferris wheel, rides and candy shops. A boardwalk runs along the bay to the Newport Harbor Yacht Club.
| Beach | Location | Water Quality | Water Quality | |||
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| Newport Beach, California | Newport Beach, California | Historical Status | ||||
| Newport Beach, California | Newport Beach, California | Historical Status | ||||
| Newport Beach, California | Newport Beach, California | Historical Status | ||||
| Newport Beach, California | Newport Beach, California | Historical Status | ||||
