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Newport Beach
4.8★ · 197 Google ratings · Newport Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
125 yd away · paid · fills up
Walk
290 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 290 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
2.9 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Good · 5% of 103 over the limit · 2025
Map of Newport Beach
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1Parking350 ft from the listing2Restrooms290 ft from the listing3Showers300 ft from the listing4Drinking water125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2018–2026
Explore the eight-mile boardwalk
A paved path runs the entire beach length, perfect for walking, biking, or dog walking separate from the sand.
Time your visit for sunset
Multiple reviewers highlighted sunset as exceptionally beautiful, making evening visits worthwhile even on windy or chilly days.
Arrive early for parking
Street parking fills by late morning on weekends, though a paid lot nearby costs around $12 for four hours.
Watch for sudden drop-offs in water
Some areas have steep underwater drop-offs where waves can surprise swimmers; stay aware of conditions and supervise children closely.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.1 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:12 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:45 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:35 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Newport Beach, CA
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 290 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 290 ft away
Nearby
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Newport Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Newport Beach?
290 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Newport Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 290 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
