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Newport Beach Municipal Beach
4.7★ · 1,160 Google ratings · Newport Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 190 ft away · paid
Walk
180 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 350 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Water quality
Good · 2% of 50 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 10am
Map of Newport Beach Municipal Beach
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1Parking190 ft from the listing2Restrooms350 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for sunset viewing
The pier and boardwalk offer stunning sunset views, making evening visits ideal for photography or relaxation.
Ideal for walking or running
The long, well-maintained boardwalk and pathway are perfect for exercise, with shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Visit on weekday mornings
Parking is easy and crowds minimal on weekdays before mid-morning, especially before 10am.
Plan for paid parking
Paid lots cost $2.89 to $18 per hour, but street parking becomes free after 6pm.
Bring food security measures
Seabirds aggressively pursue unattended food, so keep snacks secured or supervised while swimming.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · mostly clear
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.1 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:12 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:45 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:31 AM.
Crowds
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📍 at Oceanfront & 21st St, W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92661
🅿 Parking 190 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 180 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Newport Beach Municipal Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 190 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Newport Beach Municipal Beach?
180 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Newport Beach Municipal Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 ft from the listing.
When is Newport Beach Municipal Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 10am and the busiest at Sun 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
